Posts Tagged ‘housing’
Front Porch’s Home Match Program, With Direct Support from the Community Housing Foundation of Mill Valley, Continues to Benefit Homeowners with Underutilized Housing and Those Seeking Housing
“We made the first three matches of the pilot between June 30th and September 15th, and we’ve now allocated all of the dollars for the first round of funding ($50,000 over 2 years),” Barnesmoore says. “Per our eligibility requirements, all three participants make 60% of AMI or less and work in the City of Mill Valley.
Read MoreNewsom Backs Bills to Increase California Housing Production, Allow ADU Sales and Bolster Tenant Protections
“Streamlining housing development is important to cut down costs and to deliver the housing that we desperately need now,” Muhammad Alameldin of the Terner Center said.
Read MoreNew Mayor Urban Carmel Takes the Gavel With a Dazzling, Inspiring Speech About the Power of Community Service and Creative Might
“Whatever it is, there is a group of people who will put their time and their talent into making it happen,” Carmel said. “And that is incredibly inspiring. How can you not want to be part of public service when you’ve got a community that’s so committed to making this town better and that’s because people love this town.”
Read MoreFree Westminster Events Series in Tiburon Returns With a Powerhouse Panel on ‘Navigating Climate Change: Marin’s Journey to Water Resilience, 3:30-5pm
All four individuals engage with this topic, regularly seeking key answers to the complex questions about Marin’s climate future. This discussion will include an opportunity for you to offer up your own questions.
Read MoreAfter a 4-Year Hiatus, The Redwoods Revives the Annual Bazaar Pop-Up Boutique to Support Programs and Activities – Oct. 6-7
New to the bazaar this year is a Pop-up Boutique featuring works of art, vintage jewelry, fashion accessories, plants, handcrafted items and much more unique treasures.
Read MoreCo-Powered by MV Residents’ Education Housing Partners, a 250-Unit Affordable Apartment Project Near San Quentin For Teachers & County Employees Moves Forward With Gusto
The project, dubbed Oak Hill, aims to make a substantial dent in the dearth of housing, with one three-to-five-story complex including 135 workforce apartments for teachers and county employees, with another building of 115 affordable apartments for low-income and extremely low-income families.
Read MoreMill Valley, Sausalito Chapters of Marin Villages Host Free, Three-Part Training Series for Older Adults
The first of the three part series will cover the “basics,” including accessing websites, apps and Zoom. There will be forty-five minutes of training followed by questions and answer, and 1-to-1 training. This is an opportunity to become comfortable with your computer, phone or tablet and have your questions answered.
Read MoreSF Chronicle Digs Into City of Mill Valley’s Affordable Housing Efforts and Friends of Hauke Park’s Lawsuit That Cites ‘Continued Discrimination’ Against Residents in Eastern Part of Town
The San Francisco Chronicle is the most recent news organization to take notice, with reporter Emily Hoeven quoting Jenny Silva, a YIMBY watchdog and board chair for the Marin Environmental Housing Collaborative, as saying “it’s disingenuous to claim a fair housing violation when the area in question is 70% white and has a median household income of about $124,000. This is not a poor neighborhood by any stretch of the imagination.”
Read MoreDanna Lewis Sits Down With Investment Advisor and Realtor Mark Schneeberger
Mark’s shout outs: “D’Angelos, where my wife and I met – they’ve been around forever. They are an iconic Mill Valley establishment and you can walk in and get a table and get great service. Also a shout out to the organizers (MV Art Commission) of the Art Walk, it’s so fantastic because you get to walk around, see people, and visit the local shops. And to Sweetwater, love that place.”
Read MoreThe Redwoods to Host ‘Eat, Drink & Play’ Fun-Raiser With Live Music From the 85’s & Rock the Ages Choir – Aug. 27, 4-7pm
The event will highlight will highlight volunteer leadership opportunities at the Redwoods for adults and high schoolers.
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