Oakland Affordable Housing Opens Its Doors

Foon Lok East, the fourth and final affordable housing development at Brooklyn Basin in Oakland, Calif., has been completed. The development adds 124 affordable units to the neighborhood, including 38 apartments reserved for people who have experienced homelessness.
Oakland Celebrates Grand Opening of Foon Lok East, 124 Affordable Apartments at Brooklyn Basin

“As we welcome families home to Foon Lok East, we applaud all of our partners for their steadfast commitment to making Brooklyn Basin a place for everyone,” said Matthew O. Franklin, President and CEO of MidPen Housing.
Permit Activity For Affordable Housing at 850 Turk Street, San Francisco

The filing indicates progress from the development team ahead of expected construction to start next year. MidPen Housing and Tishman Speyer were selected to be co-developers of the state-owned property made available through the California Surplus Land Act.
Permits Filed for RESHAP Masterplan Phase 1, Alameda Point

Project team collaborators with MidPen Housing include Alameda Point Collaborative, Operation Dignity, and Building Futures. The team aims to reshape the nearly eight-acre parcel within the former military installation with a “catalytic development that will deliver quality affordable housing combined with supportive services for people who have experienced homelessness or trauma,” according to MidPen.
Fair Haven is Fairfield’s new housing community; 72 rental homes included

Fairfield Mayor Catherine Moy: “This project is another significant step forward – supporting individuals of all income levels who need that hand-up, providing the appropriate resources, and creating pride and community for those who may not have felt it in a while.”
MidPen Completes Bay Area Affordable Housing

Apartments are reserved for residents earning between 20 and 60 percent of Area Median Income. Furthermore, 44 units are set aside for households who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness.
“Permanent supportive housing works”: New Fairfield apartments offer hope, help for homeless

Resident Ray Pallari, a veteran, walked into his new apartment, head held high, proud of how he now has a place to call home. “God did bless me with everything. He showed me the right path.”
MidPen Housing Marks Grand Opening of Fair Haven Commons in Fairfield, CA

The new community provides 72 affordable rental homes for families, including 44 apartments with a preference for people who have experienced homelessness or have other supportive housing needs.
November 2024 Election: MidPen’s Ballot Endorsements
For the November 5 election, MidPen is supporting statewide Prop 5 that will give local voters more power to address affordable housing and public infrastructure needs in their communities. MidPen is supporting Measure T in San Mateo and Measure JJ in East Palo Alto, and is opposing statewide Prop 36. Learn more at https://www.midpen-housing.org/what-we-do/electoral/
New Building Permits Filed for Affordable Educator Housing at 750 Golden Gate Ave., SF

New building permits have been requested for the affordable educator housing project at 750 Golden Gate Avenue in the Fillmore District, San Francisco. Once issued, construction can start replacing formerly state-owned surface parking lots with an eight-story infill. MidPen Housing is the lead developer, working with consulting developer Tishman Speyer.