Media Center
For Members of the Press
MidPen Housing President & CEO Matthew O. Franklin is available for interviews on the work of MidPen, current trends in affordable housing and related topics. We can also refer journalists to residents of MidPen communities.
High-resolution photographs and renderings of MidPen properties and executives are available upon request.
Media Contact
To schedule interviews or obtain high resolution photos, please contact:
Lyn Hikida
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Press Releases and Company Messages
June 26, 2025
MidPen Housing
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.
June 18, 2025
HCD Newsroom
Secretary Tomiquia Moss of the CA Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency: “These projects in San Francisco will build much-needed affordable homes for people who often find it difficult to live in the very communities they serve.”
June 18, 2025
SF.gov
Together, the projects will deliver 167 permanently affordable homes, including for low-income families and low-income San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and San Francisco Community College District (SFCCD) employees.
May 23, 2025
MidPen Housing
“Cienega Heights is more than new housing—it’s an investment in working families and farmworkers who are the backbone of this community,” said Santa Cruz County Supervisor Felipe Hernandez.
May 16, 2025
MidPen Housing
First two phases of a four-phase revitalization effort that will ultimately transform an existing San Mateo County Housing Authority property from 150 outdated units into 555 new and sustainable apartment homes.
April 25, 2025
MidPen Housing
“Today marks an important moment in our efforts to address our region’s affordable housing crisis and ensure Sonoma County remains a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive,” said District 3 Supervisor Chris Coursey, who represents the Roseland area.