Affordable Housing Projects Surge Amid Planning Shifts and Threats
Key Questions
What are the latest trends in Santa Cruz housing inventory and sales prices?
April housing inventory reached 407 units, up 16% month-over-month, with median sales prices at $1.4M, a 4% increase. This occurs alongside RHNA lags and multiple planning shifts affecting projects.
How are budget issues impacting homelessness services in Santa Cruz?
Housing Matters is reducing shelter and recuperative care capacity due to budget shortfalls, signaling strain on services. A new article on candidate stances highlights related service gaps.
What housing projects are advancing in Santa Cruz amid planning changes?
Projects such as Water St (41 units), Vine Hill infill, Silver Spur/Greymont, and SLV veteran housing are moving forward, along with joint PC-BOS reviews. These developments follow curbed CCC powers and other regulatory adjustments.
Apr housing inventory 407 (+16% MoM), med sales $1.4M +4%; RHNA lag; Catalyst blocks condos; CCC powers curbed; May13 SC LCP amend; Greensite anti-density; FPPC housing PAC enforcement; SLV vet housing; BESS CEC bypass; rent aid; Water St 41u; Vine Hill infill; Silver Spur/Greymont; projects advance; joint PC-BOS. Housing Matters cutting shelter and recuperative care capacity due to budget shortfalls, signaling strain on homelessness services. New article on homelessness stances underscores service gaps.