September 27, 2018

9-27-18 Newsletter

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Only five-and-a-half weeks left until Election Day.

Silicon Valley at Home

On Monday the 24th, an enthusiastic crowd joined Mayor Sam Liccardo at the Olinder Community Center, located adjacent to Olinder Elementary School, to formally launch the Measure V campaign.

Election Countdown

Register to Vote

Only five-and-a-half weeks—or about 37 days—left before voters go to the polls on November 6th.

Then check out SV@Home’s ballot recommendations.

Yes on Measure A

Join Silicon Valley at Home, health professionals, senior advocates, children service providers, law enforcement, and business and labor organizations who are calling for YES on Measure A to protect vital County services without raising taxes.

Yes on Measure V

Learn why the San Jose Mercury News says voters should pass Measure V, the $450 million housing bond that would create new homes for seniors, veterans, teachers, working families, and the homeless in San Jose.

Yes on Prop 1

Learn why the San Jose Mercury News says voters should pass Proposition 1, the $4 billion bond that would create new homes for seniors, veterans, teachers, and working families throughout California.

Yes on Prop 2

Learn why the San Jose Mercury News says voters should pass Proposition 2, which would channel $2 billion to create permanent, supportive housing for the mentally ill who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

SV@Home Candidate Surveys

Every election, SV@Home asks candidates running for local office whether or not they would support policies designed to increase the supply of housing and affordable housing in order to create a more vibrant and equitable Silicon Valley, where all people have access to a safe, stable and affordable home.

Check out what the candidates had to say.

Diridon Station Online Feedback Form

An online form that allows community members to provide feedback about their hopes for the Diridon Station Area is live through September 30.

This is a great opportunity for residents who haven’t been able to attend the community meetings.

Check out the survey now or find it through the project website diridonsj.org.

Around the Region

County Supervisors Unanimously Approve New Fees & Inclusionary Zoning for Stanford Housing

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted September 25 to approve an Affordable Housing Impact Mitigation Fee and an Inclusionary Housing Zoning Ordinance for the Stanford University Community Plan Area.

County Supervisors Take Action on Civic Center Master Plan & Housing for Homeless

The Santa Clara Board of Supervisors has voted 5-0 to approve the Civic Center Campus Master Plan and to certify the related Environmental Impact Report (EIR), paving the way for the redevelopment of the 40-acre site.

Cupertino: One Step Closer to Housing at Vallco

Cupertino: One Step Closer to Housing at Vallco!

Following years of community conversations and a number of failed efforts, redevelopment of the defunct Vallco Mall can now proceed under one of two approved paths – via streamlining legislation (Senate Bill 35) or via a City-approved specific plan.

San Jose: Commercial Linkage Fee Proposal Stalls Again

San Jose: Commercial Linkage Fee Proposal Stalls Again

San Jose’s City leaders fell one vote short of approving a study to consider the feasibility of a Commercial Linkage Fee (CLF) on September 18th, when it had appeared that a vote to proceed would finally happen after years of effort.

San Jose: A Future for the San Jose Hospital Site on East Santa Clara

San Jose: A Future for the San Jose Hospital Site & the East Santa Clara Master Plan

On September 20th, residents came together to discuss their hopes for the former San Jose Hospital site at 725 East Santa Clara Street. This was the first in a series of meetings that will shape the final master plan for the area.

Santa Clara: Tasman East Plan Should Maximize Density Without Sacrificing Affordability

Santa Clara: Tasman East Plan Should Maximize Density Without Sacrificing Affordability

SV@Home is excited by the Tasman East Specific Plan, a transit-oriented development that would bring 4,500 new homes to the area north of Tasman Drive at Lick Mill Boulevard.

Public Meetings​

Santa Clara: Downtown Precise Plan

10/2/18
7:00 PM
Santa Clara City Hall
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA

Mountain View: Teacher Housing Proposal 

10/2/2018
6:30 PM
Mountain View City Hall
500 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA

Mountain View: East Whisman Precise Plan 

10/3/2018
7:00 PM
Mountain View City Hall
500 Castro Street
Mountain View, CA

Santa Clara County: Housing Authority Community Meeting

10/11/2018
6:00 PM
Roosevelt Community Center
901 East Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA

Santa Clara: City Council Decision on Agrihood Proposal 

10/30/2018
TBD
Santa Clara City Hall
1500 Warburton Avenue
Santa Clara, CA

Upcoming Events

Livable Sunnyvale: City Council Candidates Forum

9/27/2018
7:00 PM
Sunnyvale Elks Lodge #2128
375 Pastoria Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA

Housing Trust Silicon Valley: Prefab ADU Educational Showcase for Elected Officials & Industry Organizations

9/28/2018
10:00 AM
Santa Clara County Association of Realtors
1651 N. 1st Street
San Jose, CA

Housing Trust Silicon Valley: ADU Workshop for the Public

9/29/2018
8:00 AM
Santa Clara County Association of Realtors
1651 N. 1st Street
San Jose, CA

Sacred Heart Community Service’s Costa Pawkins Prop 10 Canvassing Event

9/29/2018
10:00 AM
Del Monte Dog Park
820 Auzerais Avenue
San Jose, CA

San Francisco Housing Action Coalition 16th Annual Housing Hero Awards

10/3/2018
5:30 PM
San Francisco Jazz Center
201 Franklin Street
San Francisco, CA

SPUR: The Color of Law

10/9/2018
6:00 PM
SPUR San Jose
76 South First Street
San Jose, CA

SV2 Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund: Affordable Housing Forum

10/10/2018
5:30 PM
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
2440 West El Camino Real #300
Mountain View, CA

Livable Sunnyvale General Meeting

10/17/2018
6:30 PM
Toyota Sunnyvale898 West El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA

Silicon Valley Community Foundation: On the Table 2018

10/23/2018
TBA
TBD

CAL-ALHFA: 3rd Annual Housing Symposium & Conference

10/31/2018 to 11/1/2018
8:00 AM
Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown
300 J Street
Sacramento, CA

Speak Up San José Affordable Housing Roundtable

11/7/2018
7:00 PM
Cypress Community Center
403 Cypress Ave
San Jose, CA

Silicon Valley Community Foundation Regional Meeting 2018

11/14/2018
8:00 AM
Santa Clara Marriott
2700 Mission College Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA

Nomination Deadline for Bay Area Metro Awards

11/16/2018
12:00 AM
Metropolitan Transportation Committee &
Association of Bay Area Governments

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