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oogle's $1 billion housing pledge was contingent on a significant campus expansion. However, as the company streamlines its office space, that promise is beginning to fray.

    The proposed North Bayshore neighborhood in Mountain View, designed by SITELAB urban studio, envisioned gathering spaces and retail areas alongside Google's offices. But with the shift towards consolidation, it remains unclear how this vision will be realized.

    Google's housing commitment was always tied to its plans for a major campus expansion. Now that office space is being consolidated, the company's pledge of $1 billion in housing support is facing uncertainty.