Housing News
Marin IJ: Belvedere Planning Commission Approve Amended Design for Mallard Pointe
In a 5-1 vote, Belvedere Planning Commissioners approve the new design plans for Mallard Pointe, effectively moving the project along. MEHC Housing Specialist Carmela Davis is quoted.Belvedere, Housing News, Mallard Point, MEHC Quoted, Projects, 3/20/2024Marin IJ: Mallard Pointe Developers Submit New Design
Following several public city meetings and hearing neighbor concerns, the developers for Mallard Pointe have presented an updated version of their design. Belvedere, Housing News, Mallard Point, Projects, 3/16/2024SF Chronicle: Belvedere City Council Vote in Support of the Mallard Pointe Project
The Belvedere City Council made a monumental decision in a 3-1 vote to approve the appeal for the Mallard Pointe project CEQA infill exemption. MEHC board member Claire McAuliffe's testimony is quoted.Belvedere, Advocacy, Housing News, Mallard Point, MEHC Quoted, 1/23/2024The Ark: Developer of Mallard Pointe to Appeal Planning Commission's Decision To Require Environmental Review
Mallard Pointe developer is appealing the Planning Commissions decision to require an environmental review. MEHC supports this project and the appeal.Belvedere, Mallard Point, Projects, 11/21/2023Marin IJ: Belvedere Planning Commissioners Will Require Environmental Review for Mallard Pointe Project, Going Against Staff Recommendation
Belvedere Planning Commissioners unanimously voted against staff recommendation and will now require an environmental review of the Mallard Pointe project. MEHC opposes this decision made by the commissioners, and supports the Mallard Pointe project.Belvedere, Mallard Point, 11/19/2023The ARK: Belvedere Given Deadline To Provide Updates to HCD on Mallard Pointe
HCD has given Belvedere a deadline of October 29th to reply about the demand to hold a Public Hearing about Mallard Pointe.Belvedere, Housing News, Mallard Point, Projects, 10/11/2023Marin IJ: Public Hearing on Mallard Pointe is Demanded By State
The state is requiring the City of Belvedere to hold a Public Hearing on the Mallard Pointe development. Belvedere, Mallard Point, Projects, 10/15/2023Marin IJ: Belvedere housing development plan clears hurdle
Belvedere, Housing Element, Mallard Point, Policy, Projects, 7/7/2022Marin IJ: Belvedere Seeks More ADUs to Augment Housing Plan
Belvedere, Housing Element, Mallard Point, Policy, Projects, 9/18/2022SF Chronicle: A Nonprofit in One of California’s wealthiest cities is trying to block a new housing development
Belvedere, Mallard Point, Media, MEHC Quoted, Projects, 8/13/2023SF Chronicle - Belvedere Group Opposes Mallard Pointe Development
A Belvedere NIMBY group called "Belvedere Residents for Intelligent Growth" are creating roadblocks for the affordable housing project Mallard Pointe. Belvedere, front page, Mallard Point, Media
Point Reyes Light: Downtown Bolinas will have an 8 unit affordable complex developed
Habitat for Humanity in partnership with the Bolinas Community Land Trust will be developing an 8-unit affordable housing complex in downtown Bolinas.Bolinas, Marin County Unincorporated, 31 Wharf Road, Housing News, Projects, 2/28/2024
Marin IJ: The Casa Buena Opens Its Doors For Residents
The Casa Buena housing development opens its doors and begins the process to house previously homeless individuals.Corte Madera, Housing News, Projects, The Casa Buena, 3/12/2021Marin IJ: Larkspur council continues to deliberate on Lucky Drive site
Corte Madera, 111 Lucky Drive, Projects, 9/4/2008Marin IJ:
Corte Madera, 111 Lucky Drive, Housing Element, Policy, Projects, 6/22/2023Marin IJ: Corte Madera approves 24 homes on undeveloped hillside
Corte Madera, Projects, Robin Drive - Residences at Preserve, 4/4/2019
Marin IJ: Fairfax's Builder's Remedy "Wall Property" Faces Possible Open Space Preservation
This "Wall Property" in Fairfax was previously submitted to the Town as a Builder's Remedy project. Now, the Town is exploring possibilities to procure this land to be preserved open space. Fairfax, Housing News, Media, Projects, 8/30/2023Marin IJ: Fairfax draft housing element ready for state review
Fairfax, Housing Element, Policy, Projects, School Street Plaza, 5/13/2023Marin IJ: Fairfax Releases Revised Housing Element
The town is among several communities in the Bay Area that missed the state’s Jan. 31 deadline to submit its housing element. Fairfax is also among four Marin cities and towns to face a lawsuit filed by housing advocates for being tardy with its plan.Fairfax, Housing Element, Lawsuits, Policy, Projects, School Street Plaza, 4/7/2023
Marin IJ: Larkspur council delays decision on housing project appeals
Larkspur, Magnolia Village, Projects, 4/21/2023Marin IJ: Larkspur housing project approval draws 5 appeals
Larkspur, Magnolia Village, Projects, 4/4/2023Marin IJ: Larkspur townhome project set for planning board review
Larkspur, Magnolia Village, Projects, 2/15/2023Marin IJ: Larkspur approves housing project that drew 5 appeals
Larkspur, Magnolia Village, Projects, 5/8/2023Marin IJ: Marin Residents Sue County Over Larkspur Homelessness Plan
Larkspur, Marin County Unincorporated, 1251 South Eliseo Drive, Lawsuits, Policy, Projects, 4/2/2022Marin IJ: Larkspur adds panelists to homelessness project committee
Larkspur, Marin County Unincorporated, 1251 South Eliseo Drive, Projects, 4/10/2022Marin IJ: Marin County to Pay $11.4 Million to Help Renovate Larkspur Homekey Site
Larkspur, Marin County Unincorporated, 1251 South Eliseo Drive, Projects, 5/10/2022
Marin IJ: New 825 Drake Ave project plans include decreased size
The developer of the proposed 825 Drake Ave housing project has come up with new plans that would shrink the size of the project. Residents of Marin City are against this project.Marin City, Marin County Unincorporated, 825 Drake Ave, Housing News, Projects, 5/1/2024Black Press USA: 825 Drake Development Paused
A Marin County judge has halted the public funding for the 825 Drake project in Marin City. Marin City, Marin County Unincorporated, 825 Drake Ave, Housing News, Projects, 12/5/2023Marin IJ: Partial Victory for Opposition to 825 Drake Project
A judge has momentarily paused forward progression on the heavily opposed 825 Drake project in Marin City.Marin City, Marin County Unincorporated, 825 Drake Ave, Housing News, Projects, 9/9/2023Marin IJ - 825 Drake Project Continues To Face Marin City Resident Backlash
Demolition began at 825 Drake in Marin City without giving prior notice to residents. Community group "Save Our City" has fought against this, and demolition is now on hold until further notice.Marin City, Marin County Unincorporated, 825 Drake Ave, Housing News, Projects
Marin IJ: New 825 Drake Ave project plans include decreased size
The developer of the proposed 825 Drake Ave housing project has come up with new plans that would shrink the size of the project. Residents of Marin City are against this project.Marin City, Marin County Unincorporated, 825 Drake Ave, Housing News, Projects, 5/1/2024SF Yimby: Public Comment opened for Coast Guard Housing project
Public Comment on the Coast Guard Housing project has officially opened. MEHC supports this project.Marin County Unincorporated, Coast Guard Housing, Housing News, Projects, 4/29/2024Marin IJ: A New San Rafael Housing Project Proposes 79 Condos
Auburn Cove will include 79 townhouse style condominiums.Marin County Unincorporated, Auburn Cove, Housing News, Projects, 4/23/2024Local News Matters: Marinwood Plaza Project Will Be 100% Affordable
The new proposed project in Marinwood will be completely affordable.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Marinwood Plaza, Projects, 4/22/2024Marin IJ: Marinwood Plaza Will Create 125 Units of Housing
The proposed project in Marinwood will create 125 units of affordable housing.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Marinwood Plaza, Projects, 4/22/2024Marin County: New Marinwood Plaza Affordable Housing Project Proposes 125 Units
A new housing project has been added on the Marin County affordable housing plan page. This project would build 125 units of affordable housing.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Marinwood Plaza, Projects, 4/18/2024Marin IJ: $850,000 of Federal Funds for Coast Guard Base Housing Project
California lawmakers requested federal funds to go towards Marin County, and $850,000 of the $4.75M total will go towards the Coast Guard Base project in Pt. Reyes that will develop housing for seniors.Marin County Unincorporated, Coast Guard Housing, Housing News, Projects, 4/2/2024Marin IJ: Plans for 117 Apartment Care Center in Strawberry Moves Forward
The developer of the 117 apartment care center proposed in Strawberry has made forward progress, and intends on filing a SB 330 housing project application in the next 180 days.Marin County Unincorporated, Strawberry, 70 N Knoll Rd, Housing News, Projects, 3/13/2024The Ark: Stephanie Moulton Peters Wants to Focus On Developing Affordable Housing in Strawberry
Stephanie Moulton Peters has listed affordable housing as a top priority. The Seminary at Strawberry is a plan she wants to help developers and community members reach a consensus on.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Projects, The Seminary at Strawberry, 2/20/2024Point Reyes Light: Downtown Bolinas will have an 8 unit affordable complex developed
Habitat for Humanity in partnership with the Bolinas Community Land Trust will be developing an 8-unit affordable housing complex in downtown Bolinas.Bolinas, Marin County Unincorporated, 31 Wharf Road, Housing News, Projects, 2/28/2024Black Press USA: 825 Drake Development Paused
A Marin County judge has halted the public funding for the 825 Drake project in Marin City. Marin City, Marin County Unincorporated, 825 Drake Ave, Housing News, Projects, 12/5/2023Marin IJ: Builder's Remedy Project on Lucas Valley Road Requests County Review
The developers for a project proposed at 1501 Lucas Valley Road has requested a review of the housing plan by the county. This is a "builder's remedy" project that would build 44 residences. Marin County Unincorporated, 1501 Lucas Valley Rd, Projects, 11/27/2023Marin IJ: 126-unit Senior Living Facility Approved by County
The Oaks Senior Living Community project plans were unanimously approved by the county in 2018.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Projects, The Oaks Senior Living Community, 12/11/2018Marin IJ: Partial Victory for Opposition to 825 Drake Project
A judge has momentarily paused forward progression on the heavily opposed 825 Drake project in Marin City.Marin City, Marin County Unincorporated, 825 Drake Ave, Housing News, Projects, 9/9/2023Marin IJ: Oak Hill Project Receives $1M More In Funding
Marin County Supervisors have allocated an additional $1M for the affordable housing project, Oak Hill. Oak Hill will provide 135 units of housing for the county workforce and educators.Marin County Unincorporated, Housing News, Media, Oak Hill, Projects, 8/28/2023Marin IJ: San Rafael ‘builder’s remedy’ housing plans rile Dominican neighbors
Marin County Unincorporated, 1501 Lucas Valley Rd, Projects, 6/24/2023Marin IJ: Lucas Valley Housing Proposal Asserts Builder's Remedy Option
Marin County Unincorporated, 1501 Lucas Valley Rd, Policy, Projects, State Legislation, 6/3/2023Marin IJ: Lucas Valley group scrutinizes county housing plans
Marin County Unincorporated, 1501 Lucas Valley Rd, Housing Element, Policy, Projects, 1/3/2023Marin IJ: Developer selected for Point Reyes Station housing project
Marin County Unincorporated, Coast Guard Housing, Projects, 4/20/2020Marin IJ: Marin Residents Sue County Over Larkspur Homelessness Plan
Larkspur, Marin County Unincorporated, 1251 South Eliseo Drive, Lawsuits, Policy, Projects, 4/2/2022Marin IJ: Larkspur adds panelists to homelessness project committee
Larkspur, Marin County Unincorporated, 1251 South Eliseo Drive, Projects, 4/10/2022Marin IJ: Marin County to Pay $11.4 Million to Help Renovate Larkspur Homekey Site
Larkspur, Marin County Unincorporated, 1251 South Eliseo Drive, Projects, 5/10/2022Marin IJ: Marin allots another $1M for public-sector housing site
Marin County allocates $1M towards the Oak Hill project near San Quentin. This will allow the County to obtain state matching funds. Marin County Unincorporated, Oak Hill, Projects, 8/28/2023Marin IJ: Marin legislators field questions on state-mandated housing near San Quentin prison
Marin County Unincorporated, Oak Hill, Projects, 10/30/2021Marin IJ - 825 Drake Project Continues To Face Marin City Resident Backlash
Demolition began at 825 Drake in Marin City without giving prior notice to residents. Community group "Save Our City" has fought against this, and demolition is now on hold until further notice.Marin City, Marin County Unincorporated, 825 Drake Ave, Housing News, Projects
Marin IJ: One Hamilton Drive Project Is A Great Opportunity For Housing
Mill Valley needs more housing, and 1 Hamilton Drive is a good opportunity to meet this. Mill Valley, 1 Hamilton Drive, Housing News, 12/13/2023Marin IJ : Mill Valley Planning Commission Unanimously Approve 1 Hamilton Drive
The Mill Valley Planning Commission has unanimously approved and endorsed the 1 Hamilton Drive project to City Council. MEHC supports this project.Mill Valley, 1 Hamilton Drive, Projects, 11/29/2023Marin IJ: Mill Valley Needs 1 Hamilton Drive Project
Mill Valley needs the 1 Hamilton Drive project, it has been 30 years since the city built 100% affordable housing.Mill Valley, 1 Hamilton Drive, Projects, 9/11/2023Marin IJ: Mill Valley council denies appeal against housing project
Mill Valley, Projects, Richardson Terrace, 3/11/2023Mairn IJ: Mill Valley Commission Approves 25 Home Development
Mill Valley, Projects, Richardson Terrace, 1/18/2023Marin IJ: Mill Valley housing and commercial proposal heads to key hearing
Mill Valley, Projects, Richardson Terrace, 10/21/2022Marin IJ: Mill Valley Needs Housing
Mill Valley, Projects, Richardson Terrace, 10/31/2022Marin IJ: Mill Valley commission studies Hamilton Drive housing design
Mill Valley's proposed 45-unit affordable housing project 1 Hamilton Drive project planners are asked to submit an updated planning application that identifies the overall scope of the development.Mill Valley, 1 Hamilton Drive, Projects, 5/25/2023Marin IJ: Mill Valley Needs More Affordable Housing
The Board Chair of MEHC, Jennifer Silva, published a Marin Voice in the Marin IJ to discuss the need for affordable housing in Mill Valley. A small group of residents, ‘Friends of Hauke Park’, have sued the city over the proposed development of 1 Hamilton Drive. This project is vital…Mill Valley, 1 Hamilton Drive, Lawsuits, Policy, Projects, Written by MEHC, 7/17/2023Marin IJ - Mill Valley Planning Commissioners Support 1 Hamilton Drive Redesign
Mill Valley, 1 Hamilton Drive, front page, Media
CalHDF: CalHDF Submits Applications for Four Separate Affordable Housing Projects
Through utilizing state bills, four 100% affordable housing projects have been submitted in Novato.Novato, 1st Street & Grant Avenue Mixed Use Project, 3rd Street & Grant Avenue Mixed Use Project, 4th Street & Grant Avenue Mixed Use Project, Housing News, Landing Court Apartments, ProjectsMarin IJ: Homeward Bound of Marin Receives $14.4 Million Grant
$14.4 million was awarded to Homeward Bound of Marin in order to aid the development of 50 units of supportive housing in Novato.Novato, Homeward Bound Workforce & Veteran Housing, Housing News, Projects, 1/24/2024Marin IJ: Novato City Council Approves 130-home Housing Project
Novato City Council has approved of the Valley Oaks North project that will create 130 homes. Novato, Housing News, Projects, Valley Oaks, 1/15/2024Cohousing California : C Street Village Proposal
Cohousing California has created a page for information about the proposed C Street Village housing development.Novato, C Street Village, Housing News, ProjectsMarin IJ: 7711 Redwood Blvd Project is Approved by Novato City Council
The project at 7711 Redwood Blvd in Novato is approved by City Council.Novato, 7711 Redwood Blvd Residences, Housing News, ProjectsMarin IJ: Novato Planning Commissioners Approve of Valley Oaks Housing Project
Valley Oaks housing project in Novato has gained approval from city and county planning commissioners. Valley Oaks would create 126 residences. Novato, Valley Oaks, 11/17/2023Village at Novato Housing Project Plans are Revealed
An official Village at Novato project website has been formed for community members to see what the plans will be.Novato, Housing News, Projects, Village at NovatoMarin IJ: The Pavilions Eco Village Project is Proposed in Novato
In place of an office development, a piece of land in Novato will be redesigned into a live-work housing development.Novato, Housing News, Projects, The Pavilions Eco VillageMarin IJ: Novato Housing Project For Homeless Individuals Seeks State Funds
A project Homekey site in Novato is seeking additional funds from the state in order to build a housing complex for homeless veterans in the area. Novato, Homeward Bound Workforce & Veteran Housing, Housing News, Media, Projects, 6/20/2023Marin IJ: Workshops set for Hamilton commissary, Habitat for Humanity housing projects
Novato, Habitat Redwood Blvd, Projects, 11/11/2019Marin IJ: Novato approves aid for Habitat for Humanity project
Novato, Habitat Redwood Blvd, Projects, 3/16/2023North Bay Business Journal : Former Fireman’s Fund Office Campus Will Be Turned into a Housing Development
Novato, Fireman's Fund/ 777 San Marin Drive, Housing News, Projects, 1/29/2021
Marin IJ: Developer of Northgate Mall Housing Project Submits Expanded Proposal
The developers behind the Northgate Mall redevelopment project have submitted a pre-application for an expanded version of the project under Senate Bill 330 (SB330). When a project is submitted under SB330, it has an expedited process and cannot be denied based on subjective standards.San Rafael, Housing News, Northgate Town Square - Northgate Mall, Projects, 3/23/2024SF Chronicle: Marin County residents worry plan to turn mall into housing will destroy ‘peaceful’ setting
San Rafael, Northgate Town Square - Northgate Mall, Projects, 2/23/2024SF Gate: Horrendous: Wealthy Bay Area county worried about sprawling development
San Rafael, Northgate Town Square - Northgate Mall, Projects, 2/22/2024Marin IJ: San Rafael critics fault mall housing environmental report
San Rafael, Northgate Town Square - Northgate Mall, Projects, 2/19/2024Marin IJ: Neighborhood Group Opposes Builder's Remedy Application in San Rafael
A Builder's Remedy application sent in to build on land adjacent to Dominican University in San Rafael is now facing opposition from a local neighborhood group.San Rafael, Dominican Residential Development, Housing News, Projects, 9/17/2023Marin IJ: 3301 Kerner Blvd Project Homekey is Under Construction
San Rafael, 3301 Kerner Blvd Project Homekey, Housing News, Projects, 6/14/2023Marin IJ: Northgate Mall Redevelopment Project Moves to Planning Commission
On September 13, the San Rafael Design Review Board approved the Northgate Mall project to move to the Planning Commission.San Rafael, Housing News, Northgate Town Square - Northgate Mall, Projects, 9/10/2023Marin IJ: Northgate Mall Redevelopment Plan Is A Great Project For Marin
The Northgate Mall Redevelopment plan is a great step forward for Marin County. It is an ambitious project that will bring much needed housing to San Rafael.San Rafael, Housing News, Northgate Town Square - Northgate Mall, Projects, 9/16/2023Marin IJ: Aldersly Retirement Community Approved by Planning Commission
San Rafael, Aldersly Retirement Community, Housing News, Projects, 11/18/2022Marin IJ: San Rafael lot split proposed for apartment project
San Rafael, 50 Merrydale Apartments, Projects, 4/24/2023Marin IJ: Marin water agency affirms supply capacity for Northgate housing project
San Rafael, Northgate Town Square - Northgate Mall, Policy, Projects, Water, 12/22/2022Marin IJ: San Rafael planning board approves 162-apartment project
San Rafael, 1515 4th Street, Projects, 4/14/2023Marin IJ: San Rafael’s 162-apartment appeal denied
San Rafael, 1515 4th Street, Projects, 5/10/2023Marin IJ: San Rafael reviews SB 35 housing proposals
San Rafael, 1515 4th Street, 4th and Grand Apartments, 703 3rd Street, Policy, Projects, State Legislation, 10/25/2022Marin IJ: 162 Apartment Project Advances to Planning Board
San Rafael, 1515 4th Street, Projects, 3/14/2023Marin IJ: San Rafael Board Clears Terra Linda Housing Development
San Rafael, Los Gamos Apartments, Projects, 12/19/2021Marin IJ: San Rafael Set to Send Draft Housing Plan for State Review
San Rafael, 88 Vivian St, Housing Element, MEHC Quoted, Policy, Projects, 12/12/2022Marin IJ: Terra Linda Apartment Project Heads to City Council
San Rafael, Los Gamos Apartments, Projects, 2/4/2022Marin IJ: San Rafael Approves Terra Linda Apartment Project
San Rafael, Los Gamos Apartments, Projects, 2/8/2022Marin IJ: Homeward Bound Celebrates Homeless Shelter Housing Complex in San Rafael
San Rafael, homelessness, Mill Street Homeward Bound, Projects, 8/25/2022Marin IJ: San Rafael Analysis Favors Dominican Housing Developer
San Rafael, Dominican Residential Development, Projects, 8/4/2023Marin IJ - San Rafael Hearing for Northgate Town Square Project is Tuesday, July 18 at 6:00 pm
San Rafael, front page, Media, Northgate Town Square - Northgate MallMarin IJ: San Rafael Project Underway to Convert Offices to Apartments
San Rafael, 3301 Kerner Blvd Project Homekey, Projects, 6/14/2023
Marin IJ: Sausalito Waterfront Housing Project Sparks Some Controversy
The newly proposed 47-home development on Sausalito's waterfront is already facing some public outcry, claiming that the housing project goes against the character of the city.Sausalito, Housing News, Waterstreet project, 2/8/2024Marin IJ: Sausalito seeks public comments on housing environmental report
Sausalito, Bridgeway Commons Residential Condominiums, Housing Element, Policy, Projects, 6/6/2023
Marin IJ: Plans for 117 Apartment Care Center in Strawberry Moves Forward
The developer of the 117 apartment care center proposed in Strawberry has made forward progress, and intends on filing a SB 330 housing project application in the next 180 days.Marin County Unincorporated, Strawberry, 70 N Knoll Rd, Housing News, Projects, 3/13/2024
Marin IJ: Tiburon Town Council Approves Rezoning For Paradise Drive
Tiburon Town council unanimously voted to approve the rezoning plans for Paradise Drive.Tiburon, Paradise Drive, Projects, 12/1/2023Marin IJ: Tiburon Planning Commission Suggests Removing Significant Planned Housing at Paradise Drive
The Tiburon Planning Commission is recommending skipping the "controversial" Paradise Drive plan. However, this project was proposed for 93 of 639 units in Tiburon's Housing Element, and it is unclear how the city will make up this shortfall. Tiburon, Housing News, Media, Paradise Drive, Projects, 9/3/2023