Affordable Housing Projects Surge
Key Questions
What affordable housing projects are advancing in the area?
279 Below Market Rate (BMR) units are advancing, including 50 units on River Street and 233 at Calypso. Additional developments include the RiverRow riverfront opening, Watsonville transit and plaza revamps, and fundraising for Soquel straw-bale tiny homes.
What is happening with the Outdoor World site on River Street?
The long-shuttered Outdoor World building on River Street in Santa Cruz is being razed to transform the site into an affordable housing project featuring 50 BMR units.
Why are some Santa Cruz County homeowners saving more on taxes this year?
The SALT cap is boosting savings for Santa Cruz County homeowners, as seen with residents like Lauren Leff who are excited about lower tax bills on Tax Day.
279 BMR units advancing (River St 50, Calypso 233); RiverRow riverfront opens; Watsonville transit/plaza revamps; Soquel straw-bale tiny homes fundraising. Policy shifts for faster approvals amid state pressures and gentrification debates; federal cuts threaten vouchers; SALT cap boosts homeowner savings.