Affordable housing across from West Oakland’s Raimondi Park moves forward
MidPen Housing and Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley together filed a zoning worksheet with the city July 3 to build 170 units of affordable housing at 1707 Wood Street near Raimondi Park, records on file with the city of Oakland show.
California Rolls Back CEQA for Urban Infill Development
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a legislative package that includes broad exemptions to the 54-year-old California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Housing projects in urban infill areas that have already been approved under city and county environmental review will no longer need to be subjected to further state assessment under CEQA, which has often been cited as an obstacle to housing development in the state.
San Mateo’s Kiku Crossing celebrates its grand opening
Supervisor Noelia Corzo, who represents the area, said that the addition of affordable housing to such a prime, transit-oriented location was a boon for the community. “Kiku Crossing brings affordable, transit-oriented housing to the heart of our community,” she said.
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.”
San Mateo Celebrates Grand Opening of Kiku Crossing
MidPen partnered with the City and County to transform two parking lots into 225 affordable, transit-oriented homes that serve families and individuals, including local workers, public employees, and residents who have experienced homelessness or have supportive housing needs.
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.”