Santa Clara Takes a Big Step Forward on El Camino Real Housing

Santa Clara just took a major step forward on housing. The City’s unanimous adoption of the updated El Camino Real Specific Plan will create capacity for approximately 4,400 new homes and lays the groundwork for a more connected, walkable, and housing abundant future along one of the region’s most important corridors. Last week, SV@Home was […]

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Grand Nexus Study Advances to Local Policy Action

The multi-jurisdiction Grand Nexus Study, led by Santa Clara County cities in partnership with Community Planning Collaborative, has been completed and delivered to participating jurisdictions. The study provides the legal and economic foundation to strengthen affordable housing policies, and cities are now beginning the process of translating these findings into local policy decisions. The Santa […]

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From Data to Action: Turning the Grand Nexus into Stronger Housing Policies

The Grand Nexus Study is moving from research to real-world impact, equipping Santa Clara County cities with the tools to adopt or strengthen Inclusionary Housing Ordinances, Residential Impact Fees, and Commercial Linkage Fees. Here’s how each policy works, which cities are considering them, and why right-sizing matters. In our last article, we introduced the Grand […]

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Newsletter: Housing Happenings, May Updates from SV@Home

  Housing Happenings   Affordable Housing Month is here! Our theme this year is Building Community, which cannot happen without all of you. We invite you to join the conversation this month, attend one of our many upcoming events, and connect with fellow housing advocates in our region. Our events are open to everyone so […]

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Shipping containers converted to homes line the perimeter of the Evans Lane interim housing facility located on city-owned land, in San José, on Jan. 30, 2023. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)

SV@Home’s 11/17 Housing Happenings Newsletter: Join PIA Tomorrow, Happy Housers RSVP and More

  Housing Happenings   Join Us for Tomorrow’s Policy In Action @HomeTo Explore San José Affordable Housing Siting Policy  SV@Home and members of the Race Equity Action Leadership (REAL) Coalition’s Housing Justice Workgroup will explore the City of San José Affordable Housing Siting Policy, a plan that determines geographic priorities for funding affordable housing through […]

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SV@Home Recognizes October as Filipino American History Month

According to the Filipino American National Historical Society, in 2009, U.S. Congress recognized October as Filipino American History Month in the United States. Today, SV@Home would like to honor all Filipino Americans’ contributions to Santa Clara County society, culture, economy, education, organization, and housing.  Pride and solidarity are hallmarks of Filipino American history. Famously, Filipino […]

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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, […]

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Inviting you to Happy Housers on Wednesday

Happy Housers Wednesday, Housing Bill Update, Voter Block Party and More in SV@Home’s Newsletter

  Housing Happenings   Attend Happy Housers RSVP Today to Join Happy Housers with SV@Home, the Coho, the San Francisco Foundation, and SJSU’s Institute for Metropolitan Studies   Please join us on Wednesday, October 26, at 6 p.m. at Downtown San Jose’s San Pedro Market for an evening of connection and conversing with the Bay […]

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Inviting you to Happy Housers on Wednesday

RSVP for Happy Housers Today

  RSVP TODAY!  Join Us and Celebrate! Come Network with Fellow Housers  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, your […]

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Join Happy Housers Oct. 26

  RSVP TODAY!  Oct. 26 Happy Housers with Co-Hosts San Francisco Foundation and SJSU Institute of Metropolitan Studies SV@Home and its Coalition of Housers (CoHo), with special co-hosts The San Francisco Foundation and the San Jose State University Institute of Metropolitan Studies, invite you to join us for Happy Housers on Wednesday, October 26 at […]

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