When Teachers Can’t Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game

MidPen’s Shirley Chisholm Village, now home to 115 SFUSD employees, is nestled between the Sunset District’s signature two-story single-family homes and a burgeoning number of neighborhood restaurants, bookstores, and coffee shops.
Santa Cruz County and MidPen Housing Celebrate Grand Opening of 57 Affordable Homes at Bienestar Plaza

“Housing is healthcare, and the combination of safe, affordable homes and access to high-quality healthcare services helps people thrive,” said Matthew O. Franklin, President and CEO of MidPen Housing. “We applaud the County and our partners for their vision and commitment to a true community development that serves working families and people with the greatest need.”