Santa Clara Approves Final Agreement for Family Interim Housing Community
The Santa Clara City Council approved the final funding and operations agreement for the Santa Clara Family Community, marking a major milestone for a long-awaited interim housing project serving families experiencing homelessness. The Homekey funded project will provide safe, supportive housing while helping families transition to permanent homes. After years of planning, partnership, and community […]
Sunnyvale Planning Commission Reviews Updated 295 S. Mathilda Affordable Housing
The Sunnyvale Planning Commission got its first look at the current proposal for MidPen Housing’s 295 S. Mathilda affordable housing community, marking an important step toward future project approvals. The Sunnyvale Planning Commission got its first look at the current proposal for MidPen Housing’s 295 S. Mathilda affordable housing community during a July 13 study […]
Two Critical Measures Coming to Your Ballot
Two critical measures are coming to your November ballot: YES on Prop 1: The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 Image source: Alfred Twu We are excited that the statewide housing bond has landed in the first position on your November ballot! The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 will help […]
The 10th and Final Brick of the Inaugural Fellowship
We’re proud to formally congratulate the graduating class of our Brick by Brick Fellowship, who we celebrated at a graduation ceremony this month. These fellows have put in real work over the course of the program, and we’re excited to see where they take it next. Last week, SV@Home celebrated the graduating class of our […]
Meet the New Housing Justice Interns: Gayoung and Leslie
We’d like to welcome this summer’s Housing Justice Interns to the SV@Home team! Over the coming months, they’ll be supporting our current projects and advocacy efforts, bringing fresh perspectives and energy to our work across Silicon Valley! Get to know them below: Gayoung Couoh Lee (she/her) is a rising senior attending Santa Clara University majoring […]
$11.25 Billion for Affordable Homes is Headed Toward the Ballot!
A major update for housing this week! California just took a major step forward for affordable housing development in the state. While we still have a lot of work to do, we want to take this moment to celebrate. Governor Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón, and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas reached an agreement to place the Veterans and […]
San Jose Planning Commission Advances Changes to General Plan
There is more work ahead to support community-serving uses across all school & faith properties. Plus, positive recommendations on streamlining urban villages and increasing overall residential density. On Wednesday night San Jose’s Planning Commission, which has also been serving as the General Plan 4-Year Review Task Force, finalized their recommendations to the City Council. Council will […]
General Plan 4-Year Review in San Jose
The City of San José has begun updating its General Plan, the document that guides how the city grows and develops over time. This presents a real chance for the future growth we need, but only if the Task Force and Council seize the opportunity for bold action.We invite you to join us on Friday, […]
Palo Alto Moves Forward on San Antonio Road Area Plan
Photo Credit: City of Palo Alto Palo Alto City Council took an important step forward on housing last week, voting 6-1 to advance the San Antonio Road Area Plan into its next phase of analysis. The decision keeps a more ambitious vision for the corridor on the table, one that could accommodate approximately 6,700 homes […]
Tenant Protections Ordinance Passes in Santa Clara County
JUNE 2 – The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted to strengthen tenant protections for renters living in the county’s unincorporated areas. The updates expand “just cause” eviction protections to residents who are not currently covered under California’s Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482), including many renters living in single-family homes, duplexes, and […]
