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Affordable homes project in San Jose makes progress with property deal

Source: East Bay Times; Author: George Avalos About 100 homes would sprout in Willow Glen district 90-unit affordable housing development planned for a San Jose site with addresses of 520 and 544 West Alma Avenue in the Willow Glen district, concept. SAN JOSE — An affordable housing project […]

City Council Supports Affordable Housing Development at El Cerrito BART Station

Source: SF YIMBY; Author: Andrew Nelson El Cerrito Plaza aerial view, preliminary rendering of design by Pyatok and Van Meter Williams Pollack The El Cerrito City Council has started to support the next phase of affordable housing as part of the El Cerrito BART Station redevelopment in Contra Costa County. […]

180 Jones Wins 2025 PCBC Gold Nugget Merit Award Best Supportive/Transitional Housing

  VMWP is thrilled to announce that 180 Jones was awarded a 2025 PCBC Gold Nugget Merit Award Best Supportive / Transitional Housing! “Gold Nugget Award winners reflect our industry’s best, brightest and most innovative architects, planners and builder/developers,” said Judging Chairman and Gold Nugget ceremonies administrator […]

Local and state officials celebrate construction of long-awaited Roseland affordable apartments

Source: The Press Democrat; Author: Paulina Pineda Officials said the 75 units, part of a larger project on Sebastopol Road, would be transformational for the community. Sonoma County Supervisor Chris Coursey looked out at a crowd of regional and state partners, housing officials and Roseland community members […]

MidPen Housing and Partners Break Ground on 75 Affordable Homes in Santa Rosa

Source: MidPen Housing “Today marks an important moment in our efforts to address our region’s affordable housing crisis and ensure Sonoma County remains a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive,” said District 3 Supervisor Chris Coursey, who represents the Roseland area. SANTA ROSA, CA, April […]

San Rafael office building becomes home for formerly homeless

Source: Marin Independent Journal; Author: Adrian Rodriguez The former office building at 3301 Kerner Blvd. in San Rafael during preparations for conversion to housing for homeless residents. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal) A San Rafael office building that has been converted into a supportive housing complex for formerly […]

This Long Awaited Affordable Housing Unit In San Mateo County Will Begin Construction

This project will turn a six-unit apartment complex into 33 multi-family homes. Source: Patch; Author: Albert Gregory Congressman Kevin Mullen and San Carlos Mayor Sara McDowell will be in attendance for the groundbreaking ceremony. SAN CARLOS, CA — Two housing organizations will host a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday that […]

Modular Construction Enables Efficient and Affordable Housing

NREL Teams Up With iUnit To Advance Lower-Cost Modular Housing Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL); Author: Tara McMurtry NREL researcher Shanti Pless (center) introduces visitors to the NREL Research Block, which currently hosts iUnit Communities’ modular apartment prototype, shown on the right. Photo by Joe DelNero, NREL Recently, […]

San Francisco’s Tenderloin Welcomes Residents to Affordable, Supportive Housing at 180 Jones (Video)

Source: California Department of Housing and Community Development Larry spent years surviving homelessness on the streets of San Francisco. He spent much of his time at a bus stop across the street from his new home. “I can’t believe I was out there,” said Larry, looking outside […]

SAP Feature: VMWP Sustainability Action Plan 3.0

In preparation for today, Earth Day 2025, VMWP has been reflecting on its sustainability goals and successes these past three decades, including our progress since signing on to AIA's 2030 Commitment. From that, our team has updated our Sustainability Action Plan and are sharing it […]

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