Eden Housing Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Tierra Linda and Pajaro Court
October 21, 2026
— Two housing communities reopen after renovation, preserving 28 affordable family homes in Watsonville—
WHAT: Eden Housing and its partners are celebrating the reopening post-rehabilitation of two of Watsonville’s affordable housing communities, Tierra Linda and Pajaro Court. Together, the properties provide 28 affordable rental homes for families. Originally built in 1994, Tierra Linda and Pajaro Court were acquired in 2015 as part of a comprehensive effort to preserve the South County Housing portfolio.
Improvements made during the renovation period include upgrades to the building exteriors, HVAC, mechanical and electrical systems, new windows, and upgraded lighting throughout. Unit improvements include new or upgraded kitchens and bathrooms, including new appliances and fixtures, new or refinished cabinets, countertops, and flooring.
WHEN: Monday, October 26, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: 490 Beck St, Watsonville, CA 95076
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:
- Speaking Program: 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Ribbon Cutting: Approx. 2:35 p.m.
SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
- Tamara Vides, City Manager, City of Watsonville
- Supervisor Felipe Hernandez, County of Santa Cruz
- California State Treasurer Fiona Ma
- Representatives for Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, Assemblymember Robert Rivas and Senator John Laird
- Vanessa Diffenbaugh, Vice President of Lending, San Francisco Accellerator Fund
- Lindy Suggs, Chief, Asset Management and Compliance, HCD
FUNDING PARTNERS:
- City of Watsonville
- California Department of Housing & Community Development
- California Department of Community Services and Development Low-Income Weatherization Program (LIWP)
- San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund
- Central California Alliance for Health
ABOUT EDEN HOUSING:
Eden Housing is a nonprofit organization with over 55 years of experience providing safe and affordable housing that helps families stay secure, allows communities to thrive, and solves many of the most pressing housing challenges facing California cities. Since its inception, the Bay Area-based organization has developed more than 10,000 affordable homes and is a leader in making its residential communities environmentally sustainable and efficient through integrating energy conservation. Eden is also known as a champion of housing policy advocacy at the local, state, and national level, supporting practices that both create and preserve affordable housing for diverse communities. Learn more at www.edenhousing.org