In the spirit of inclusion and community empowerment, HLC and our dedicated partners were thrilled to kick off Affordable Housing Month this past May! Throughout the month-long celebration, housing supporters from across San Mateo County united to explore the theme: “Building Inclusion.” Attendees participated in informative workshops, witnessed groundbreaking ceremonies, engaged in housing policy panels, and embarked on eye-opening affordable housing tours. It was a unique opportunity to come together, celebrate diversity, and recognize the collective efforts and impact of our local partners and communities. Thank you to everyone for helping us put on an amazing Affordable Housing Month 2024. Scroll below for more highlights!
Affordable Housing Month Events Highlights
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| May 3 Community Process: Beyond Checking the Box | May 6* Empowering Communities in Housing Governance | May 8* Tenants Protection in Rural Communities |
| May 9 Implementing Displacement Housing Preferences via Digital Applications | May 11 Menlo Park Housing Resource Fair | May 13* Housing Is Environmental Justice |
| May 14 Costs and Benefits of Affordable Housing | May 21 Housing Readiness Program for Seniors | May 23* Unlocking Affordable Housing- Getting Past Article 34 |
| May 24* Affordable Housing Month Bus Tour (Scroll down for more info) | May 28 Shared Parking & Mode Shifting | May 29 Repairing our Housing System |
| May 31 Enforcing Housing Element Policies |
Building Inclusion – Affordable Housing Bus Tour
HLC’s Annual Bus Tour, Building Inclusion edition, held on May 24, 2024, was a tremendous success. The day began with a breakfast where HLC staffers hosted topic tables on language justice, BAHFA, Begins with Home, and Housing Elements. The breakfast session also featured a talk from Mayor Jeff Gee of Redwood City.
Following breakfast, in partnership with SamTrans, we embarked on a comprehensive bus tour that included in-person visits to key housing developments such as Alta Housing, Fair Oaks Commons, Greystar Highwater Apartments, Eden Housing, and Nugent Square Apartments.
We concluded the tour with the grand opening and lunch at MidPen Housing’s “Gateway Rising.” During this final segment, attendees heard from various speakers about the extensive efforts and collaboration required to create and complete this significant development.
Thank you to our AMAZING Affordable Housing Month 2024 Sponsors
See the recap of Affordable Housing Month 2022 & 2023
Questions or feedback? Email estivers@hlcsmc.org