December 2021 Newsletter
Let's take time in December to appreciate & reflect. Happy end of 2021!
Guest Commentary | Council, Sentinel miss the boat on 831 Water Street
Santa Cruz YIMBY Lead Elizabeth Conlan joins Emily Ham, Kate Roberts, and Casey Beyer to highlight the missed opportunity to further affordable housing due to politics and subjective decision-making.
‘A costly mistake’ or still moving forward? After council rejection, future of 831 Water St. remains in flux
While the fate of Santa Cruz’s first SB 35 project could be legal entanglements for the city, there are signs that the developer might be working to satisfy the concerns raised by the city council on Tuesday.
Santa Cruz YIMBY Speaks Out Against City’s Denial of 831 Water’s SB35 Streamlined Application
Santa Cruz YIMBY statement on the Santa Cruz City Council denial of the 831 Water St project’s SB35 application.
October 2021 Newsletter
Let’s celebrate lots of housing legislation being signed into law, take a look at housing news ALL around the county and note the RHND!
Santa Cruz council aims for transparency with new state housing law
Although many commenters at previous meetings related to the 831 Water St. have urged city council members to exert more oversight in SB 35 proceedings, Tuesday’s meeting was dominated by commenters aligned with the city’s YIMBY movement to promote housing construction. YIMBY stands for yes in my backyard.
Get Unnecessary Politics Out Of Affordable Housing
The Santa Cruz City Council SHOULD NOT be the approval body for SB 35 and related applications.
September 2021 Newsletter
September is all about 831 Water and multiple city council sessions. Deadline for streamlined ministerial approval is September 27.
August 2021 Newsletter
Discover Missing Middle Housing right here in Downtown Santa Cruz, a few bills that get us there and more housing news.
Good Times | The Future of Affordable Housing in Santa Cruz County
In early March, the city of Santa Cruz got word that it had scored $5 million from the competitive federal Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF), which is administered by the State Housing and Community Development department. It was part of $57 million in competitive grants doled out statewide.