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Hana Gardens Receives Governor’s Historic Preservation Award

Established in 1986, the Governor's Historic Preservation Awards are presented annually under the sponsorship of the California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) and California State Parks to projects, individuals, and organizations whose contributions demonstrate significant achievements in preserving the heritage of California.  The Hana Gardens Team is […]

VMWP Invited to Imagine Next Chapter for Twin-Cities’ Transit Center

BRT plans provide chance to take new look at Chicago-Lake Posted by Drew Kerr | Friday, December 06, 2019 6:34:00 AM Community members and a nationally acclaimed design firm [Van Meter Williams Pollack, LLP] will be invited to help imagine the next chapter for the Chicago-Lake Transit Center, one […]

Veteran’s Day Celebrated at Veterans Village, Colma’s Newest Affordable Housing Community

“When America’s veterans return home, they continue to serve our country in new ways, bringing to the community the tremendous skills and character that their time in the service fostered... We owe them a debt of honor and it is our moral obligation to ensure […]

Staff Feature: Jeos Oreamuno Reflects on His Military Service During National Veterans Month

Colorado architect, Jeos Oreamuno, reflects on his military service during National Veterans Month Source: AIA Colorado Colorado architect, Jeos Oreamuno, AIA began his career by virtually constructing complete cities within a matter of two weeks. In early 2000, Oreamuno enlisted in the United States Air Force as an engineering […]

Community Feature: CBM, Homeless Shelter in Denver, Colorado

CBM, Homeless Shelter in Denver, Colorado Christ's Body Ministries or CBM is a homeless respite and day shelter in Denver. They provide clothing, food, and supplies to Denver's population in need. "They are an incredible group of people with an exceptional mission" says VMWP's Brett Jacques. […]

Community Feature: Woman, 90, Creates Scale Model for Whistlestop Project in San Rafael

Woman, 90, Creates Scale Model for Whistlestop Project in San Rafael By Kate Fitzimmons Sally Lewis turned down a request to create a scale model of the proposed Whistlestop building planned for San Rafael. She is no stranger to creating scale models of buildings. She even spent a […]

Warm Springs Featured in Silicon Valley Business Journal

Silicon Valley Business Journal: Fremont in focus: Housing rises in Warm Springs as developers wait for commercial contracts The first residents have moved into Fremont’s Warm Springs Innovation District, though the view from their condos and townhomes — where prices start around $850,000 and rise to […]

El Cerrito Celebrates Grand Opening of Hana Gardens Senior Apartments

El Cerrito, CA - The City of El Cerrito, Eden Housing, and Van Meter Williams Pollack celebrate the grand opening of Hana Gardens Senior Apartments, in El Cerrito. Hana Gardens Senior Apartments is a 63 unit mixed-use senior affordable housing community adjacent to City Hall and […]

Crossing Pointe Featured in APA Colorado’s Planning Matters Newsletter

Jeos Oreamuno writes the lead article, Generational Bond: Affordable Senior Housing Helping Families Grow Old Together, in the American Planning Association Colorado Chapter's May 2019 newsletter, Planning Matters. The Adams County housing authority, Unison Housing Partners, applies progressive housing solutions in the framing of multigenerational housing models. Crossing […]

Mayor London N. Breed, Supervisor Shamann Walton, and Community Members Celebrated the Grand Opening of 1101 Connecticut

San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed, Supervisor Shamann Walton, and community members today celebrated the grand opening of 1101 Connecticut Avenue, a 71-unit affordable housing development that is the first project to be completed as part of the HOPE SF Potrero Hill Master […]

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