Unprecedented Affordable Housing Investments Open Doors on the Peninsula
“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 housing, which is the number one challenge in our county.”
Lazuli Landing Wall Raising
“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.
Celebrating Grand Opening of 136 Affordable Homes in East Palo Alto
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.
Nonprofits MidPen Housing and EPACANDO Celebrate Affordable Housing Grand Opening in East Palo Alto
“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, is such a heartwarming experience.”
East Palo Alto Celebrates Grand Opening of 136 Affordable Homes
“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.”
California Celebrates Major Milestones in Construction of 197 New Affordable Homes
“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.
Construction Rising For Lazuli Landing in Union City, Alameda County
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.”
81 Affordable Homes for Families Under Construction in Union City
“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.”
An Award-Winning Approach to Workforce Housing
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.
What It Takes to Create Affordable Housing
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.