Cupertino Rejects Lawsuit-Driven Reconsideration of Mary Avenue
A legal challenge attempted to delay the Mary Avenue Villas project, but Cupertino City Council stood firm. Here’s how this deeply affordable development stayed on track. Earlier this month, the Cupertino City Council considered whether to revisit its prior approval of the Mary Avenue Villas project following a lawsuit filed by a group of residents. […]
Affordable Housing Moves Forward in Cupertino at “The Rise”
SV@Home members are working together to deliver affordable housing! A partnership between Sand Hill Property Company and nonprofit developer Eden Housing is bringing 232 new affordable homes in the first residential building at the site of the former Vallco Mall. There’s important progress to share in Cupertino: affordable housing at The Rise, the long-anticipated redevelopment […]
Mary Avenue Approved: A Step Forward for Inclusive Housing in Cupertino
SV@Home joined community partners to support the approval of Mary Avenue Villas, a 100% affordable housing development serving low-income residents and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Cupertino. The project marks an important milestone in expanding inclusive housing opportunities and meeting real community needs. Over the past few months, SV@Home has been actively engaged […]
A Tale of Two Cities: When Affordable Housing Meets Resistance
Two new affordable housing projects—Mary Avenue Villas in Cupertino and 295 South Mathilda in Sunnyvale—demonstrate both the promise of building community assets and the roadblocks that come when neighbors push back. Despite thoughtful design, community engagement, and real concessions from developers, opposition continues to threaten the progress of these much-needed homes. Building affordable housing is […]
Applications Now Open for Sunnyvale’s Ira D. Hall Housing
Ira D. Hall Square, a new 176-unit affordable housing community in Sunnyvale, is now accepting applications. With homes reserved for low-income families and individuals exiting homelessness, this project is a major step forward for inclusive housing. We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for Ira D. Hall Square, a new 176-unit affordable housing […]
New Cupertino Project Brings 40 Homes for Adults with IDD
Cupertino is moving forward with the Mary Ave Villas, a 100% affordable housing project for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). With 40 deeply affordable units on City-owned land, this project marks a significant milestone in the city’s commitment to inclusive housing. On July 15th, the Cupertino City Council held a study session on […]
Cupertino’s Long-Awaited Project to Begin Construction in 2026
SV@Home has been actively engaged in supporting new housing and affordable housing opportunities at this site for years, and we are excited to see the redevelopment of the defunct Vallco Shopping Mall move forward! Learn more. After more than a decade in the making, Cupertino’s long-awaited mixed-use development, The Rise, is preparing to break ground […]
Cupertino Officials Oppose Effort to Convert Apartments into Affordable Student Housing
Image Source: McClellan Terrace Apartments, Apartments.com See Agenda here. The Cupertino City Council has taken the unprecedented step of attempting to block the conversion of a market-rate affordable housing development to permanently affordable housing. The Foothill-De Anza (FHDA) Community College Board of Trustees, following months of due diligence, voted on May 5th to approve the […]
In-Person Happy Housers Returns Wedsnesday
RSVP TODAY! Join Us and Celebrate! Come Network with Fellow Housers In-Person Connect with the Leaders of Housing Movement! Come out and connect with the folks who see housing – especially affordable housing – as one of the best ways to build more livable, resilient, diverse, and thriving communities for your children, your parents, […]
You Are Invited: SV@Home Legislative Update with State Senator Dave Cortese
You Are Invited: SV@Home Legislative Update with California State Senator Dave Cortese RSVP TODAY! Please RSVP today and join us next Friday, October 28, at noon for our monthly Policy in Action @Home series, as we discuss some of the most important housing bills that passed into law this year with our guest Senator Dave […]