San Mateo Co.: Measure K Creates Thousands Of Affordable Housing Units, County Says
“When Measure K passed, our pipeline quadrupled in the county,” said Nevada Merriman, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at MidPen Housing.
Construction continues on Santa Cruz’s largest supportive housing project
Officials joined Housing Matters and partner organizations, including MidPen, to tour Harvey West Studios, a supportive housing community under construction on Coral Street in Santa Cruz.
In Search of Home Part 4: Strategies For Building Permanent Homes for the Unhoused
MidPen CEO Matt Franklin joins KQED’s Alexis Madrigal, housing experts, and Bay Area residents to discuss proven solutions to homelessness, with a focus on strategies for building and sustaining more permanent supportive housing.
Making Room: The Quest for Affordable Housing in San Mateo County
County Executive Mike Callagy’s latest podcast focuses on housing affordability and upcoming developments, and notes successes such as Shores Landing, a 95-apartment MidPen community that serves seniors with extremely low incomes.
Construction on Summer Oaks Development in Sonoma Moves Forward
The Summer Oaks Development at 175 West Verano Avenue in Sonoma marked a major milestone in the building’s construction. The project’s partners, including representatives from MidPen Housing, gathered to celebrate the initial framing of the affordable multi-unit building.
Governor Newsom signs legislation to accelerate housing and affordability
Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Senate Bill 79 (Wiener) and additional bills to make it easier and faster to build more homes — expanding inventory and access across California. These measures cut red tape and hold local governments accountable, so families don’t have to wait years for housing to be approved and built in their communities.
MidPen Housing Celebrates Construction Milestone for 72-Unit Affordable Community in Sonoma
When complete in Fall 2026, Summer Oaks will provide 72 affordable one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for families with incomes up to 60% AMI (currently $75,480 for a family of four), including 52 homes reserved for residents who work in farming and agriculture. Eighteen of the apartments carry project-based vouchers, providing an even deeper level of affordability; two of those units will have dedicated referrals from Sonoma County’s Coordinated Entry System.
Editorial: Yes on Santa Cruz affordable housing Measure C
We urge Santa Cruz voters to approve the Workforce Housing Affordability Act (“Measure C”) on the Nov. 4 ballot. But unless potential voters have studied the measure, unfortunate confusion could sway the vote, as “Measure C” led by Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley and the nonprofit Housing Santa Cruz County is being countered on the ballot by the Workforce Housing and Climate Protection Act (“Measure B”), which is backed by the real estate industry.
Bryan Taing Joins MidPen Housing as SVP, Head of Property Management
“Bryan has extensive experience managing complex property portfolios, and I’m particularly excited about his ability to pair operational and financial excellence with a genuine passion for people,” said Matthew O. Franklin, MidPen Housing’s President and CEO.
Mayor Lurie Cuts Ribbon on 100% Affordable Housing Development for SFUSD Educators, District Employees
“These 135 new homes are the result of an amazing collaboration between SFUSD, MOHCD, the United Educators of San Francisco, and MidPen,” said Matthew O. Franklin, President and CEO of MidPen Housing. “Together, we’ve created a model for housing that prioritizes public school teachers and district workers across a wide range of incomes—people who are essential to a thriving community.”