Officials for the South Bay and Peninsula on Tuesday took another step in helping educators find affordable housing.A ceremony was held in Palo Alto at the site of a forthcoming affordable housing complex.
"Great communities need great schools. Great schools need great staff members. And if those staff members can’t live or work here, because of the cost of housing, we’re all paying the price," said Santa Clara County District 5 Supervisor Joe Simitian. "The road to 231 Grant has been both innovative and rewarding. It’s one that truly exemplifies the meaning of public-private partnerships for community benefit," said Holly Benson, president & CEO of Abode Communities.
The South Bay is currently experiencing a surge in housing construction. Numerous affordable units have already been completed, and additional projects are underway. Nonetheless, certain housing advocates assert that progress needs to accelerate, considering the five years it took for the Grant Avenue project to materialize.