In the face of a dual global crisis, a shortage of housing and an urgent need for climate action, the construction industry is shifting its focus from new to next. Adaptive reuse, the process of repurposing existing structures like vacant offices, old motels, or disused […]
A rendering of the proposed Bayfront Terrace housing project on Hamilton Drive in Mill Valley. (Van Meter Williams Pollack) By Steven Rosenfeld | srosenfeld@marinij.com Source: MARIN INDEPENDENT JOURNAL The Mill Valley City Council has reapproved a four-story, 45-apartment complex for low-income families at the edge of Hauke Park. The unanimous vote Monday […]
Source: CBS San Francisco, By Max Darrow
In the aftermath of a tragedy, hope is often what keeps people moving. In Belinda Hernandez Arriaga's case, it's a hope that farmworkers will have a better life as a result of a day that changed Half Moon Bay […]
Celebrating the milestones and community-driven designs that defined our work in Minnesota this year
Van Meter Williams Pollack (VMWP) has always believed that the most enduring projects are those built upon a foundation of shared values and collective vision. By blending intentional architecture with forward-thinking urban […]
Source: The Ingleside Light The upper Balboa Reservoir has been fenced off to build the project's infrastructure.
Work crews are demolishing asphalt and concrete ahead of preparing the grounds for buildings, streets and sidewalks in December.
Without fanfare, the years in the making Balboa Reservoir housing development officially […]
Source: Journal Advocate; Author: Callie Jones Developer and outgoing Planning Commission chair say studies show more affordable housing is needed in Sterling
The third time was the charm for Volker Development. In a split 5-2 vote, the Sterling City Council on Tuesday approved the developer’s request for […]
Source: Mercy Housing The event also marked the groundbreaking of two additional buildings, creating another 184 affordable apartment homes
Secretary Tomiquia Moss, Senator Scott Wiener, Mayor Daniel Lurie, Supervisor Shamann Walton, Executive Director Erin Curtis, and other community leaders joined Related California and Mercy Housing California to celebrate the grand opening […]
Arcade, a 191-home community from Affirmed Housing and public partners, advances affordable housing News provided by: Affirmed Housing
Nov 19, 2025, 3:32 PM ET SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affirmed Housing, in partnership with the City of San José and County of Santa Clara, […]
Of half-cent sales tax, $192M has been spent on affordable housing since 2016
Source: The Daily Journal; Author: Holly Rusch San Mateo County helped produce 3,070 completed affordable housing units via its Measure K funds since 2016, according to a report from the Housing Leadership Council of […]
Source: The Independent; Author: David Jen PLEASANTON — The financial health of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system and concerns about sufficient parking steered discussions of possible new housing at the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station during the Oct. 22 Pleasanton Planning Commission meeting. Representatives of Van Meter […]
SAP FEATURE: The Greenest Building is the One Already Built: Why Adaptive Reuse Wins
Mill Valley reapproves city-led affordable housing project: 1 Hamilton Drive
Dozens of homes built for San Mateo County farmworkers 3 years after mass shooting
Progress Rooted in Partnership: VMWP Minneapolis recognizes the deep and meaningful collaborations of 2025
1,100-Unit Balboa Reservoir Development Breaks Ground
Sterling City Council approves housing development permit in split vote
Celebrating the Grand Opening of 170 New Affordable Apartment Homes as Part of San Francisco’s Largest Public Housing Transformation
Voter-Approved Measures A and E Support New Affordable Housing Development in San José
Finances, Parking Among BART Housing Concerns