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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.” […]

Redwood City council takes up housing, World Cup flag

by Michelle Iracheta Redwood City officials will consider nearly $13 million in new funding for two affordable housing projects during a housing-focused City Council meeting on Monday, May 11. The funding would support Rise City Apartments, a proposed 94-unit affordable housing project at 1304 Middlefield Road, and […]

Santa Clara Approves Bonds to Fund Below-Market Housing Project

Source: The Silicon Valley Voice Author: David Alexander   Santa Clara has approved issuing $50 million in tax-exempt bonds to fund a housing development for the poor. At its most recent meeting May 5, the Santa Clara City Council gave the go-ahead for developer Resources for Community Development […]

Affordable housing leader Randy Tsuda receives lifetime achievement

Source: Mountain View Voice; Author: Emily Margaretten Tsuda recognized for long-term impact on housing affordability in region Alta Housing CEO and president Randy Tsuda. Courtesy Alta Housing. Alta Housing CEO and president Randy Tsuda has shaped local housing policy in the region for decades. Nowhere is this more evident than […]

One of SF’s most food-insecure neighborhoods is getting a grocery store like no other

Bi-Rite, 18 Reasons, and Crankstart have teamed up to open the nonprofit Sunnydale Market in Visitacion Valley. Source: The San Francisco Standard; Author: Sara Deseran Sam Mogannam at Bi-Rite Market’s Polk Street location. | Source:Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/The Standard   Last Wednesday, 18 Reasons, the food education nonprofit affiliated with Bi-Rite Market, celebrated […]

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