Affordable Housing
Silicon Valley Housing Advocates Speak Out Against Section 8 Sequester Cuts
Affordable housing advocates held a protest outside the Santa Clara County Housing Authority on Tuesday over proposed cuts to Section 8 housing vouchers.
Compromise Plan For SF Condo Conversions Moves Forward, May Benefit Affordable Housing
San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ Land Use Committee has approved a compromise plan dealing with condo conversions that’s making affordable housing advocates happy if the full board decides to pass it.
Loss Of Redevelopment Agencies A Blow To Affordable Housing In San Jose
San Jose City Council held a special study session Tuesday to look at new funding options to build affordable housing now that the state has eliminated redevelopment agencies.
Hunters Point Developer Contributes Millions For Job Training, Affordable Housing
The contribution marks the first installment of $37.5 million dedicated for those purposes, and Mayor Ed Lee, who spoke at a ceremony at City Hall Thursday morning celebrating the donation, said he intends to ensure that promise is met.
New SF Agency Tasked With Funding Affordable Housing
On Thursday Mayor Ed Lee got down to the task of figuring out how to continue to fund affordable and workforce housing following the demise of the city’s redevelopment agency, which closed its doors Wednesday.
San Francisco LGBT Seniors Say Health, Housing Needs Unmet
San Francisco may have a gay friendly reputation, but seniors in the LGBT community have complained the goodwill doesn’t apply to them, especially when it comes to affordable housing and health care.
Santa Clara’s Last Piece Of Farmland Ready For Building
The days are numbered for the last piece of usable farmland in Santa Clara, slated to become housing for the elderly and those with limited means.
Volunteers Conduct Headcount Of Santa Clara County’s Homeless
Unlike more casual homeless headcounts conducted in the region in the past, this is an actual census targeting the chronically homeless.
Building For Former Foster Youth In San Francisco Causes Controversy
A proposal to build affordable housing in San Francisco’s Presidio Heights for youth who are transitioning out of foster care is under review by the Board of Supervisors. Generally, there is wide spread support for the project, but neighborhood residents have also raised some concerns as well.
Affordable Rentals Becoming Scarce In The Bay Area
Affordable places to rent are becoming more difficult to find, especially in the Bay Area, where rent is increasing rapidly in San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland.
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