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A Bay Area town says it needs housing. So why is this lot empty?

Full Source: SF Gate By: Angela Swartz Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted this Bay Area city — its housing fight isn't over A home and community center next to the vacant 555 Kelly Ave. lot in Half Moon Bay, Calif., on June 1, 2026. Large trees, green and magenta foliage, […]

Casa Canal Wins 2026 PCBC Gold Nugget Merit Award Best Renovated/Restored/Adaptive Reuse Residential Project

We are proud to share that Eden Housing's Casa Canal has received an Award of Merit for Best Renovated, Restored or Adaptive Reuse Residential Project for 2026, recognized for architectural design, innovation, and community impact! We are honored to be chosen by PCBC from an […]

Ascent at Hover Crossing Wins Statewide Eagle Award

“Our goal with this project was to leverage the resources of both the LHA and the City to create something exceptional" Source: Longmont Leader; Author: Alex Delia A newly opened Longmont affordable housing development designed for working families has received one of Colorado’s highest housing honors, highlighting […]

Maiker receives equity syndication for Verrbena project

Source: Colorado Real Estate Journal; Author: Avalon Jacka Maiker Housing Partners received equity syndication to build Verrbena, an affordable housing community in The Uplands master-planned community. WESTMINSTER – A local housing authority received equity syndication for an affordable multifamily community under construction in Adams County. Maiker Housing Partners […]

Elevating Colorado Families through Intentional Development

We are deeply honored that Longmont Housing Authority's, Ascent at Hover Crossing has received the prestigious 2026 Eagle Award from Housing Colorado. Developed by Pennrose, this accolade represents the pinnacle of achievement for affordable housing in the region, validating our belief that thoughtful design can elevate […]

58-Unit Affordable Housing Project Going Up On Dry Creek Road

Dry Creek Commons moves from years of planning into construction. Source: Patch News; Author: Angela Woodall After more than two decades of planning, construction is moving forward on Dry Creek Commons (above), a 58-unit affordable housing development that city leaders say will help address one of the […]

Timber Senior Apartments Open in Newark, Alameda County

Source: SF YIMBY ; Author: Andrew Nelson Timber Senior Apartments aerial view, image by Alain McLaughlin Timber Senior Apartments has officially opened at 37660 Timber Street in Newark, Alameda County. The ceremony was held late last week to celebrate the new 79-unit complex developed by Eden Housing. Timber Senior Apartments ribbon […]

Architecture as Healing: Designing for Wellness, Dignity, and Permanent Support

  The COVID-19 pandemic forced a global conversation on health in the built environment. For those involved in affordable housing development and advocacy, this conversation was especially resonant. Van Meter Williams Pollack (VMWP) invites you to a panel presentation featuring Alicia Gaylord (Senior Vice President, Nor Cal, […]

SAP Feature: Karen Murray Presents “Sustainability in Affordable Housing” to Sausalito Commission 

Karen Murray, Partner at Van Meter Williams Pollack (VMWP), recently presented "Sustainability in Affordable Housing" to the Sausalito Sustainability Commission. The presentation highlighted proven solutions and project examples that align with the city’s environmental goals, focusing on climate mitigation, adaptation, and zero-waste strategies. Core Strategies […]

Casa Canal: Mental Peace with Safe Sleep—Spotlight on Nina

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development For Nina, who lives with schizophrenia and experienced a cycle of homelessness throughout her adult life, the mental peace of not having to wonder where she’ll sleep each night has her feeling like a “princess in a castle.” […]

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