Affordable housing development to lower income thresholds in San Mateo
“I’m thrilled to see this come forward. I think it’s a win all the way around,” Councilmember Amourence Lee said. “Residents in our community get to stay in our community with zero displacement, we get deeper affordability levels — which is what we desperately need in the city — and I think that retaining the land underneath is paramount in terms of our long-term strategy as a city to hold our assets.”
Funding Approved for Largest Affordable Housing Project in San Mateo County’s History
By a unanimous vote, supervisors approved a $14 million loan that will spur construction at Midway Village in Daly City. “This is probably, in terms of housing in San Mateo County, one of the most transformative projects ever,” said Board Vice President David Canepa.
Sunnyvale buys land to build affordable housing
As part of a $29.5 million roundup of affordable housing expenditures, the Sunnyvale City Council unanimously approved spending $12.5 million to buy a lot at 1171 Sonora Court, to help developers MidPen Housing build 170 affordable apartments. It will be the sixth 100% affordable housing development in Sunnyvale where the city government owns the land. City officials and advocates said government land ownership helps keep the property affordable over the long term.
Affordable housing in Sunnyvale gets $30 million boost
MidPen Housing, a Foster City-based nonprofit that builds affordable housing in northern California, was awarded $14 million to fund 170 affordable units at 1171 Sonora Court, which is near the Lawrence Caltrain Station.
MidPen Housing Hires Amy Steadman as Chief People Officer
She joins MidPen with more than 20 years of comprehensive business and functional HR experience, including a strong track record of building extraordinary cultures.
Sunnyvale adds to Housing Stock, More on the Horizon
The first project, set to be located at 1171 Sonora Court near the Lawrence CalTrain station, is a MidPen Housing development. It will feature 170 “extremely low income” apartments, 34 of which are permanent supportive housing for people who have experienced homelessness.
Sunnyvale notches another affordable housing project
This is MidPen’s 12th apartment building in Sunnyvale, and the nonprofit has two more in pre-development. In total, MidPen operates 869 homes and is looking to add 472 more. Ethan Levin, project manager for the development, said the city has been a good partner through the years.
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With 3.46 million square feet in its Greater Bay Area pipeline, MidPen ranked as the top non-profit developer on this list from the San Francisco Business Times.
MidPen Housing To Stay In Sunnyvale For 55 Years
A Foster City nonprofit’s reputation and “serving the public interest” were the major contributors to a decision to extend a loan agreement on a Sunnyvale housing complex for people with low incomes. “This boils down to a public-interest question, the value of having the property there today and the benefit that it serves the community versus what happens in alternate scenarios,” said Council Member Russ Melton.
Sunnyvale to add 176 new affordable apartments near Lawrence Caltrain station
Sunnyvale’s latest addition is spearheaded by MidPen Housing, a Foster City-based non-profit that builds affordable housing in northern California. Ira Hall was one of MidPen’s founders and a lifelong advocate for social justice and racial equity in the Bay Area. Although he passed away in 2023, his passion for serving the community lives on in his namesake development, said Matthew O. Franklin, MidPen’s president.