From San José to Mountain View to Palo Alto, affordable housing projects are moving forward despite today’s tough development climate. Strong partnerships, smart local strategies, and a shared commitment to housing stability are keeping momentum alive across Santa Clara County.

Even in a difficult development market, affordable housing continues to move forward across Santa Clara County—thanks to creative partnerships, persistent leadership, and a shared commitment to build homes for those who need them most.

Last week, the County of Santa Clara and Abode Services celebrated the grand opening of Parkmoor Community Apartments and The Hub in San José. The 81-unit affordable community includes 40 apartments reserved for former foster youth, co-located with a 17,000-square-foot service center offering counseling, career assistance, and other critical support. This project—made possible through collaboration among the County, the Santa Clara County Housing Authority, Bill Wilson Center, and other community partners—demonstrates what’s possible when housing and supportive services come together to give young people leaving foster care a stable foundation.

In Mountain View, the long-awaited Lot 12 project is finally moving toward construction following a City Council decision to reallocate $10 million in local funds from another development. The 120-unit affordable community, led by Alta Housing and Related California, will serve low- and very-low-income households, including residents experiencing homelessness or living with developmental disabilities. Mountain View’s decision to redirect resources from the Linda Vista project to Lot 12 highlights the kind of creative, adaptive funding strategies that help turn shovel-ready plans into real homes.

And in Palo Alto, the City Council reaffirmed its commitment to affordable housing by advancing an expanded proposal from Alta Housing for 72 new homes on a downtown surface parking lot. Despite ongoing litigation, the City continues to work with the developer to move the project forward—an encouraging sign of leadership and resolve in a community where housing progress has often faced resistance.

Together, these milestones show that even amid economic uncertainty and rising development costs, local jurisdictions and nonprofit partners remain committed to building the housing our region urgently needs. SV@Home commends these continued efforts and the leadership that keeps affordable housing at the center of local priorities.

Let’s keep the momentum going. Stay engaged, speak up, and advocate for local leaders to continue supporting affordable housing!