Governor Newsom signs into law groundbreaking reforms to build more housing, boost affordability
“We applaud the governor and the legislature for this breakthrough reform package to streamline housing production,” said Matthew O. Franklin, President & CEO, MidPen Housing. “We know that increasing housing supply is key to solving our affordability crisis, and are confident these measures contribute to a future with more affordable, environmentally sustainable housing options for all Californians.”
From Parking Lots to Affordable Housing: Creating Community in Downtown San Mateo
After years of moving from one unstable housing situation to the next, Noemi Perdomo dreamed of a place she could call home and neighbors she could connect with.
She found both when she moved into Kiku Crossing, a new affordable housing complex in downtown San Mateo with units set aside for people like her, people who have lived on the margins and face challenges with learning differences.
San Francisco Starts Construction on Its 2nd Teacher Housing Project
“Today, we’re breaking ground on our future,” said Mayor Daniel Lurie. “A future for our families and teachers, and a future where building housing in San Francisco is not the exception, it is the expectation.”
Mission Success: HR’s Strategic Role in Shaping Company Culture
In this podcast: MidPen Housing’s Amy Steadman on creative problem-solving, meaningful connections, fresh perspectives, and… laughter.
Former State Parking Lots Set to Become Affordable Housing
MidPen broke ground on two new 100% affordable housing developments on underutilized state-owned land. Together, the developments at 750 Golden Gate Avenue and 850 Turk Street will deliver 167 permanently affordable homes, including 75 with a preference for San Francisco Unified School District and San Francisco Community College District employees.
Groundbreaking sets stage for Civic Center affordable-housing double play
Mayor Daniel Lurie: “We are prioritizing educators, our teachers, school staff and college employees who give so much to our kids and deserve to live in the communities in which they serve.”
California Breaks Ground on Two Affordable Housing Communities in San Francisco
Secretary Tomiquia Moss of the CA Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency: “These projects in San Francisco will build much-needed affordable homes for people who often find it difficult to live in the very communities they serve.”
Mayor Lurie Breaks Ground On New 100% Affordable Housing Developments
Together, the projects will deliver 167 permanently affordable homes, including for low-income families and low-income San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and San Francisco Community College District (SFCCD) employees.
167 New Affordable Homes Under Construction in San Francisco
Educators and employees of the SF Unified School District and SF City College will receive priority for 75 of the homes. The two developments are being built on former parking lots–underutilized land owned by the state of California.
Another Bay Area school district invests in teacher housing: Will it help retain employees?
Shirley Chisholm Village — an Outer Sunset affordable housing complex developed by MidPen Housing — is now at full capacity.