Source: County of Sonoma Sonoma County will celebrate a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, May 3 beginning at 9:30 a.m., remarks at 10 a.m., for the Tierra de Rosas project, a mixed-use development planned for 75 affordable housing units, a one-acre public plaza, Mercado Food Hall, a […]
Source: HMB Review
During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis, which continues to have a profound impact, we responded by making regular visits to farms and meeting with farmworkers. Recently, we spoke with six campesinos who shared with us the countless years they’ve dedicated to working the land, growing and […]
Take a moment to watch the moving story of Laurel at Perennial Park and the many who were dedicated to rebuilding hope from tragedy after the Journeys End Mobile Home Park was destroyed by the Tubb's Fire in 2017. Several of those that made Laurel possible […]
COMMUNITY FEATURE: Today we recognize the Children’s Council of San Francisco is celebrating 50 years of advocating for quality early care and education, empowering families with information and financial support, and building the capabilities of educators, to ensure that every child in San Francisco has […]
In preparation for today, Earth Day 2024, VMWP has been reflecting on its sustainability goals and successes these past three decades, including our progress since signing on to AIA'a 2030 Commitment. From that, our team has updated our Sustainability Action Plan and are sharing it […]
Source: SF YIMBY; Author: Andrew Nelson The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit Board of Directors recently reviewed the latest plans for the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station. The public presentation includes a tentative phasing schedule, which says construction on the several-hundred-unit masterplan could start as early as next […]
For three decades, Van Meter Williams Pollack has understood the responsibility we have as architects to design for a healthier future and has implemented trusted sustainable practices throughout our projects. Being a 57-person firm, many individuals have taken time to earn professional credentials in sustainability […]
Source: Napa Valley Register; Author: Jennifer Huffman The Napa Methodist Church and its partners have submitted a planning application to the city for a affordable housing project at 629 Randolph St. Forty-six new units of workforce housing and a day center facility proposed for a downtown Napa […]
Nearly 100 homes are being eyed in bustling neighborhood By GEORGE AVALOS | gavalos@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group
Full Article: The Mercury News SAN JOSE — Nearly 100 affordable homes could replace a shuttered restaurant perched on the site of the banks of a river in San Jose’s bustling Willow Glen […]
Adopting Objective Design Standards to Streamline Development Approvals
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM CT
Location: Ballroom A, CM | .75 When combined with a robust process of engagement and community goal-setting, Objective Design Standards provide a uniquely flexible opportunity to establish effective regulations […]
Sonoma County Community Development Commission to break ground on Tierra de Rosas infrastructure in Roseland
A letter of support for senior farmworker housing at 555 Kelly
Laurel at Perennial Park: Rebuilding Hope and Senior Active Living within Resilient Community
Community Feature: Children’s Council of San Francisco is celebrating 50 years
SAP Feature: VMWP Sustainabilty Action Plan 2.0
BART Reviews Plans For El Cerrito Plaza BART Station
SAP Feature: 2023 DDX Summary
Downtown Napa workforce housing plan takes next steps
Affordable San Jose homes may rise at Willow Glen restaurant site
Urban Designers Andrew Faulkner and Rick Williams presenting at APA NPC24