Policy Rundown – May 22nd, 2019
Welcome to SV@Home’s Policy Rundown, your need-to-know overview of important housing policy actions and developments from the past two weeks. On May 7th, the Cupertino City Council voted 4-1 to adopt referenda that repeal the Vallco Town Center Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment, and Development Agreement, instead of putting the referenda to a public vote. […]
Countywide RHNA Annual Progress Reporting: Falling short on affordable housing production
Annual reports show county’s cities are falling short on affordable housing production even as they surpass targets for market-rate development Recent reports on housing production for 2015-2018 show that the cities in Santa Clara County continue to fall far short of affordable housing goals, while on track to meet or exceed their targets for market-rate […]
15 Cities and the County: All in on the RHNA Subregion
As of Wednesday, February 6th, when the Cupertino City Council took action, all 15 cities and the County have voted to join the RHNA Subregion. The Cities Association of Santa Clara County coordinated the effort, first gauging interest from all cities, then asking them to formally join. SV@Home is supportive of the formation of a […]
November Election Brings Good News and Some Surprises
November Election Roundup: Good News Bad News for Affordable Housing It’s been a week, and ballots from last Tuesday’s election are still being counted at Santa Clara County’s election headquarters. A few contests are yet to be called, but we wanted to share some initial takeaways. Voters are generally supportive of taxing themselves for housing – […]
Cupertino: One Step Closer to Housing at Vallco!
Following years of community conversations and a number of failed efforts, including two competing measures on the November 2016 ballot, as of Friday, September 21st, 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. Both of […]
Cupertino: Planning Commission Takes Action on Vallco
Plans for development on the former Vallco Mall site in Cupertino are moving forward. On September 4th, the Cupertino Planning Commission voted 4-1 to approve the draft Vallco Specific Plan and a draft Development Agreement. A packed house of local citizens and advocates provided comments on the proposals, with the topic of housing dominating public […]
Cupertino Call to Action Update: Vallco Specific Plan
In September, the Cupertino Planning Commission and City Council will examine and vote on the draft Vallco Specific Plan, which was officially released for public comment this week. Join us at these upcoming opportunities to voice your support for the need for more housing and affordable housing as part of the Specific Plan: September 4th […]
Cupertino Call to Action! – Vallco Specific Plan at City Council
The Vallco Specific Plan is coming to the Cupertino Planning Commission and City Council for their review and approval next month. It’s time to make our voices heard! SV@Home is joining with housing advocates to push for a Specific Plan that creates the maximum amount of housing and affordable housing on the Vallco site. We’re […]
Silicon Valley at Home Celebrates Three-Year Anniversary
Four years ago, a small but dedicated group of housers in the South Bay banded together to consider whether it was time to create a housing policy and advocacy organization for Santa Clara County that was laser focused on affordable housing 24 hours a day. Fast forward to July 27, 2018 when SV@Home celebrated […]
Vallco’s SB35 Project Clears Critical Hurdle
On Friday, June 22nd, the proposal to redevelop the dilapidated Vallco Mall in Cupertino reached a critical milestone. The project received its 90-day compliance letter from the City of Cupertino, which certifies its eligibility for streamlining under Senate Bill (SB) 35 and allows it to continue to move forward in the development process. “SV@Home is […]