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June 4, 2026
San José Spotlight
“The creation of a streamlined state system has long been our North Star,” Nevada Merriman, Vice President of MidPen’s Policy and Advocacy, told San José Spotlight. “I hope the work ahead creates a predictable, well-funded housing finance delivery system. If we can do that, then we will build the
May 29, 2026
County of San Mateo
“San Mateo County as we know is losing community members due to a lack of affordable housing,” Board of Supervisors President Noelia Corzo said as the Board proclaimed May as Affordable Housing Month. “We know that there’s a need to focus on housing at all income levels, especially affordable
May 26, 2026
KPIX
“We need more affordable options so our community members can continue to live in the community that they are born and raised in. We need every city to say yes to affordable housing”, said Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Márquez.
May 26, 2026
Local News Matters
The community also brings $7.8 million of transit improvements to East Palo Alto, including expanded and electrified rail capacity, enhanced bus service frequency and connectivity, and increased zero-emission transit options that improve regional access and mobility.
May 23, 2026
Yield Pro
“My life has completely changed,” Colibri Commons resident Fatai Heimuli said. “I had already sold myself on the fact that I might have to move far away, because that’s all I could afford, so the fact I can stay 5 minutes away from my parents, where I grew up,
May 22, 2026
MidPen Housing
“I know the challenge facing people in finding their own homes,” said San Mateo County Supervisor Lisa Gauthier. “I am extremely proud of Colibri Commons and the County’s dedicated involvement in this affordable housing project.”
May 20, 2026
CA Strategic Growth Council
“California’s momentum is real and these projects demonstrate what we can achieve when state investment aligns with strong local partnerships,” said Secretary Tomiquia Moss of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, who is a member of the SGC.
May 12, 2026
SF YIMBY
Speaking at the event, Union City Mayor Gary Singh said, “Lazuli Landing represents a promise kept to our community. These new affordable homes will give more families the opportunity to live and thrive in Union City.”
May 10, 2026
San Francisco Chronicle
The service provides students with a safe way to get to school — both public and private schools are coordinating with SMART on bus transfers for their students from the system’s stations — and helps seniors stay mobile and get out of their homes to support local businesses. Meanwhile,
May 8, 2026
MidPen Housing
“Affordable housing doesn’t happen alone – it takes strong partnerships and shared vision,” said Mayor Gary Singh. “Lazuli Landing represents a promise kept to our community. These new affordable homes will give more families the opportunity to live and thrive in Union City.”
May 4, 2026
Multi-Housing News
The winner of MHN’s 2025 Gold Affordable Housing Development & Design award, Shirley Chisholm Village, shows how close coordination between public agencies, private developers and the surrounding community can deliver a project that complements its surroundings while also supporting the area’s workforce.
April 23, 2026
Sonoma Valley Sun
As Matt Franklin, President and CEO of MidPen Housing explains, the creation of affordable housing requires not just community support, but sufficient financial assistance by local government.
April 14, 2026
KQED
MidPen’s Shirley Chisholm Village, now home to 115 SFUSD employees, is nestled between the Sunset District’s signature two-story single-family homes and a burgeoning number of neighborhood restaurants, bookstores, and coffee shops.
April 13, 2026
IFPTE LOCAL 21
We’ve heard from residents across Oakland: people want safer neighborhoods. People want and deserve cleaner streets. People deserve a city that continues to move forward, and that’s why I’m so proud to stand with labor, business, and community leaders in support of Measure E,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.
April 10, 2026
The Mercury News
In a city where the median home price is close to $1.5 million and nearly a quarter of renters routinely spend more than half their income on housing, a new $8.4 million loan to MidPen Housing filled the last gap in financing for a fully affordable development expected to
April 7, 2026
SF YIMBY
Plans for affordable housing have been approved for 1171 Sonora Court in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County. The entitlement will allow construction of 172 units of low-income housing across from the Lawrence Caltrain Station and near the city’s border with Santa Clara.
April 1, 2026
MidPen Housing
“CASA is thrilled to expand our art and wellness mission to one of San Francisco’s most beautiful neighborhoods,” said Leslie Einhorn, Founder and Executive Director of CASA. “We’re grateful to MidPen for partnering on a creative solution that provides CASA with affordable space while supporting community rentals. We look
March 25, 2026
Office of Rep. Mike Thompson
MidPen’s Matt Franklin was honored to participate in Congressman Mike Thompson’s (CA-04) recent community roundtable to discuss the affordability crisis facing families across Sonoma Valley and highlight the American Affordability Act, his comprehensive legislation aimed at lowering the cost of living for working families.