A one-size-fits-all housing policy fits no one at all. San Jose needs structured, smart growth, not more opportunities for displacement.

Affordable housing advocates are asking why bills supported by state Senate leader Toni Atkins are stuck in the Assembly. One answer appears to be a labor provision pushed by the State Building and Construction Trades Council.

Santa Clara city and county officials cheer the “Agrihood” plan for affordable housing begun 15 years ago, in groundbreaking ceremonies at the North Winchester Boulevard site. at the boundary of San Jose and Santa Clara.

Former Councilman Johnny Khamis suggests CEQA reforms to keep businesses in California and address rising housing costs.

As the valley’s tech companies have driven the U.S. economy since the Great Recession, the region remains one of the most unequal.

Former Councilman Johnny Khamis suggests leaders try a pilot program to limit risk to the city.

Cupertino electeds adopted the new density rules seemingly unaware of a letter from the state warning the ordinance violated California law.

The county hopes to purchase and build homes on several sites to reach its goal of 4,800 new units by 2027. 

Google’s generosity toward San Jose has appeased some critics but has not addressed all concerns over long-term housing affordability.

Sweeps that clear homeless camps like The Jungle do nothing but displace homeless people, putting their health and lives at risk.

Eviction moratoriums don’t keep arrears from piling up, and aid to renters may not reach the most vulnerable.

NeighborhoodLIFT aims to boost home ownership by providing $25,000 in down payment assistance to 359 eligible homebuyers.

If we want to truly create an affordable city, we must first reject the naive notion that developers and real estate speculators want affordability.

The lives of unhoused people matter. Providing them the basic resources to reinforce that doesn’t seem like much to ask. Does it?

The report describes how the state’s disjointed approach to financing affordable housing slows development and drives up costs.

The impending ouster of North Side rep Lan Diep flips the one-vote advantage on the 11-member City Council from business to labor.