Masoomeh Sharifi Soofiani has been appointed to the Planning Commission by the Richmond City Council this month and will be serving her community for the next two years. "I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with the planning commission to help build up an equitable, […]
Veterans Village is an innovative housing model that provides safe, permanent affordable housing coupled with on-site medical care and social services to meet the complex needs of formerly homeless Veterans. Health-focused design principles and an enhanced services model create a restorative environment for residents to […]
Affordable housing Developer Mercy Housing took the time to talk to and memorialize the stories of several new Veterans Village residents at the dedication ceremony. Those interviewed include Mr. Wilson, an aircraft radio operator who followed his older brother in joining the Airforce along with […]
VMWP's Ben Chuaqui, has been serving the City of El Cerrito Parks Board for six years and the Design Review Board for three years. When asked why he serves his community, he said "I hope to promote good design within El Cerrito. On the parks side, […]
Congratulations to Lauren Daley who was elected Chair of the City of Loveland's Affordable Housing Commission! Lauren has been serving on the Affordable Housing Commission since July 2017, and was elected Chair in July of 2020.
"I joined because I wanted to change policy and help […]
By Lauren Daley "What makes a resident truly happy boils down to how someone makes them feel, not a building, unit, or space, but a positive connection to another person." When I transferred from VMWP’s San Francisco office to VMWP’s Denver office back in 2016, I was […]
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 […]
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. […]
Creating the HildaHaus: Our Story
Preamble:
An architect has visions of a Net Zero, Carbon Neutral House in the high Rocky Mountains, in one of the coldest areas of the US. His Mexican born wife / an Energy Industry white-collar, has a firm mandate for staying warm…Our […]
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 […]
Staff Feature: Masoomeh Sharifi Soofiani Serves Her Community
Project Feature: Veterans Village – How Affordable Housing Can Serve Those That Have Served Us
Community Feature: Meet the Residents of Colma Veterans Village
Staff Feature: Ben Chuaqui, El Cerrito Community Leader
Staff Feature: Lauren Daley, Serving the City of Loveland
Staff Feature: Jeos Oreamuno Reflects on His Military Service During National Veterans Month
Community Feature: CBM, Homeless Shelter in Denver, Colorado
Staff Feature: Tim Van Meter’s Net-Zero HildaHaus Featured in Dwell
Community Feature: Woman, 90, Creates Scale Model for Whistlestop Project in San Rafael