Palo Alto: City Council Passes Landmark Changes to Incentivize Housing Development
At a December 3rd meeting that went late into the night, the Palo Alto City Council passed a number of major revisions to their zoning code as part of a comprehensive housing ordinance designed to incentivize the development of housing and affordable housing in the city. City staff prepared the draft ordinance to respond to […]
Santa Clara: Tasman East Plan Should Maximize Density Without Sacrificing Affordability
On Tuesday, September 18th, the Santa Clara City Council held a Study Session on the proposed Tasman East Specific Plan, which would bring 4,500 new homes to the area north of Tasman Drive at Lick Mill Boulevard. SV@Home is excited by the opportunity provided by this transit-oriented development which would include a significant number of […]
Locals Respond to Grand Jury Report on Housing
Earlier in the summer, the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury released a report called “Affordable Housing Crisis: Density is our Destiny,” which declared that “affordable housing is the issue of the day in Santa Clara County” and called for drastic action. The solutions outlined in the plan advocate for higher-density housing in general, and […]
