Source: San Francisco Chronicle
By Sophia Bollag Gov. Gavin Newsom, shown speaking about the mass shooting in Half Moon Bay in January 2023, has threatened legal action against the city for delaying a plan to build farmworker housing. Stephen Lam/The Chronicle 2023 SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday threatened potential […]
Source: The Mercury News By KATE TALERICO | ktalerico@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group
Proposal for farmworker apartments in downtown runs into anti-development sentiment Trailers are seen from this drone view at California Terra Gardens in Half Moon Bay, Calif., on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Farm worker Chunli Zhao, 66, was booked […]
Source: San Francisco Chronicle By J.K. Dineen RVs and trailers, where farmworkers were presumed to reside, sit inside the fenced area at California Terra Garden as police investigated the scene near Spanish Town shops off Highway 92 in Half Moon Bay, after four people were shot and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Source: RWC Pulse
By Joshua Picazo 1304 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD. Courtesy city of Redwood City
The Redwood City Council approved more than $4.3 million in funding for constructing a new affordable housing project at 1304 Middlefield Road on Feb. 12. Last year, Redwood City approved applications for the construction of […]
Gavin Newsom threatens Half Moon Bay with legal action over ‘egregious’ farmworker housing delay
After last year’s deadly shootings, Half Moon Bay said it would build more farmworker housing. NIMBYs are blocking it.
A Half Moon Bay tragedy exposed ‘deplorable’ living conditions. A plan to help is being stonewalled
A letter of support for senior farmworker housing at 555 Kelly
Laurel at Perennial Park: Rebuilding Hope and Senior Active Living within Resilient Community
SAP Feature: VMWP Sustainabilty Action Plan 2.0
SAP Feature: 2023 DDX Summary
Affordable San Jose homes may rise at Willow Glen restaurant site
Urban Designers Andrew Faulkner and Rick Williams presenting at APA NPC24
Redwood City Council approves over $4.3M in loans for affordable housing project