County of Marin
Marin IJ: Marin Workforce Housing Complex Edges Toward Construction Phase, Co-Powered by MV Residents’ Education Housing Partners – 250-Unit Affordable Apartment Project Near San Quentin For Teachers & County Employees
The entire village of 250 affordable apartments will rest on about 8 acres at the site of a former San Quentin State Prison gun range. It is near the Larkspur ferry terminal, a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit station, bus stops, bike trails and other amenities. The entire project, which began in the planning stages about four years ago, has been estimated to cost about $238 million.
Read MoreThe Marin Sonoma Narrows Project, Whose Construction Began in 2011, Marches Toward the Finish Line
Construction crews have been working steadily to complete the final section of the 17-mile Marin-Sonoma Narrows project to add high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes along US-101 from Novato to Petaluma. Travelers along northbound US-101, in the construction area, can expect an alignment shift in early 2025 as crews move to finalize the median barrier, final paving and striping in preparation to shift traffic onto the HOV lanes in summer 2025. When the HOV lanes are open, they will complete a 52-mile HOV system from the Richardson Bay Bridge in southern Marin County to Windsor in Sonoma County.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Jan. 26th
DEI & Housing Headlines Marin organizations gird for federal funding freeze amid Trump upheaval Tamalpais Union school district ethnic studies moves ahead Dick Spotswood: Tam District should take a step back on ethnic studies debate Marin schools stress migrant safety amid Trump crackdown San Rafael gets grant to advance Canal bridge project Marin Voice: Marinwood lawsuit…
Read MoreMarin Officials Laud Regional Sea-Level Adaptation Plan
“Even relatively small increases in the bay water levels will cause major flooding impacts,” said Roger Leventhal, an engineer with the Marin County Flood Control District. That’s why Leventhal, Marin planners and environmental groups are applauding the San Francisco Bay Area Conservation and Development Commission for adopting a first-of-its-kind regional shoreline adaptation plan.
Read MoreHelp Clove Galilee and Jenny Rogers, Former Mill Valley Arts and Recreation Director, Recover After Wildfires
Clove and Jenny are pillars of their community who now face the challenge of rebuilding their lives after experiencing unprecedented losses. They are overwhelmed by where to start, and any contribution will be immensely appreciated. We are raising funds to help them with immediate needs like clothing, housing, food and essentials, as well as to rebuild their home in the aftermath of this terrible tragedy. At top left is a photo showcasing their home and the fruits of their love and labor.
Read MoreCurated News You Can Use, From Mill Valley & Beyond – Week of Jan. 12th
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Read More‘We Get it’: Democrats Aim to cut California’s cost of living in 2025 – Bay Area Democrats have new focus on affordability but few details as the legislative session begins
“We get it,” Democratic state Sen. Dave Cortese said. “The Democratic Party, has, in effect, just been called out by the voters on that issue.” The state’s Democrats say they’ll focus this year on making California more affordable, and party leaders are increasingly railing on the high costs of staples such as groceries and home electricity bills.
Read MoreSFGate Via California Association of Realtors’ Chief Economist: Bay Area Housing Market in 2025 Sees Sales Rising by Roughly 10% – But Buyers May Gain More Leverage
“Although price growth has slowed since rates have returned to historic norms and inventory has increased this year, supply remains tight, and affordability has deteriorated, so a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels is still a few years out, even though sales are expected to continue rising in the Bay Area during 2025,” Levine said.
Read MoreMarin IJ Editorial: Tam Valley Housing Proposal’s Scope Clashes With Other County Plans
How much say the board will have is uncertain given the state Legislature’s pro-housing initiative that has effectively undermined local review and control over proposed housing developments. The proposal calls for building a 32-unit affordable apartment complex on a half-acre at 150 Shoreline Highway. The location, in a classified flood zone, runs into the county’s planning focus to limit development in areas that might be threatened by climate change and rising tides.
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