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Affirmed Housing, Alta Housing, Community Solutions, and VMWP at NPH! Architecture as Healing: Designing for Wellness, Dignity, and Permanent Support

This workshop will showcase project goals and design considerations that optimize wellness, to help create health-focused, inclusive affordable housing in the South Bay. The workshop will tell the story of two projects, starting with the intent, realization, execution challenges, and post-occupancy realities. Workshop attendees will […]

More Housing Now: Prop 123 Funds to Support 11 New Affordable Housing Developments Across Colorado including Sugar Commons

Full Source: Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) DENVER – Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced the selection of 11 new housing developments that will receive funding […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Acacia Tour: Educator Workforce Housing in Action

Join us for a building tour and presentation! On May 20th, join Mercy Housing California, Abode Communities, and the County Office of Supportive Housing for a guided tour of The Acacia, an innovative educator workforce housing community in Palo Alto developed through a strong public-private partnership. There are […]

SAP Feature: Our 6th Year of AIA 2030 DDx Reporting

At Van Meter Williams Pollack, we believe that making cities more livable starts with making our buildings more accountable. This year marks a significant milestone in our commitment to the planet. It is our 6th consecutive year reporting to the AIA 2030 Design Data Exchange […]

How Housing at BART Stations Solves a Regional Fiscal Crisis

The conversation around the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system has shifted. While the fiscal cliff dominates headlines, the solution lies not just in subsidies or fare increases but in the very land BART owns. At Van Meter Williams Pollack (VMWP), we see Transit Oriented […]

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