Redwood City Happy Donuts corner could become eight-story apartments

A new eight-story apartment complex could rise at El Camino Real and Madison Avenue, bringing 126 rental units — including 26 affordable apartments — to a site currently occupied by Happy Donuts, The King Mattress and Furniture and The Record Man.

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According to Redwood City Pulse’s source item, Redwood City Happy Donuts corner could become eight-story apartments, A new eight-story apartment complex could rise at El Camino Real and Madison Avenue, bringing 126 rental units — including 26 affordable apartments — to a site currently occupied by Happy Donuts, The King Mattress and Furniture and The Record Man.

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