The City of Livermore and Eden Housing Kick Off Downtown Livermore Apartment Project Backed by $6M+ in Measure W Funds
May 14, 2026
– Nearly two decades in the making, the development will offer 130 affordable units for low-income families –
What: The City of Livermore and Eden Housing are celebrating the kickoff of the Downtown Livermore Apartments project, which upon completion will deliver 130 affordable homes. The celebration will also recognize the award of more than $6 million in Measure W funds from Alameda County. All units will serve families earning between 20 and 60 percent of the region’s area median income.
The City of Livermore acquired the downtown site for affordable housing in 2008, and Eden Housing was selected as the developer in 2018. The project marks a significant step toward the City’s vision of affordable housing that allows families at various income levels to live and work in Livermore — providing stable homes and a more secure future for their children.
When: May 18, 2026, 1-3 p.m.
Photo ops:
- Speaking portion: 1:15 to 2 p.m.
- Check presentation: ~1:30 p.m.
- Groundbreaking Shovel Photo Opportunity at ~2:00 p.m.
Where: 2033 Railroad Ave., Livermore, CA
Speakers include:
- John Marchand, City of Livermore Mayor
- Melissa Hernandez, Health Care and Social Services Director for D1 Office of Supervisor David Haubert
- Felicity Gasser, Assistant Deputy Director, Federal Financial Assistance from HCD
- Sherri Souza, Livermore Chamber of Commerce CEO
- Katie Marcel, Innovation Tri-Valley Leadership Group CEO
- Sblend Sblendorio, Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association
- Representatives for Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Treasurer Fiona Ma, and Senator Jerry McNerney
About Downtown Livermore Apartments:
The project will provide 130 new affordable units for working families. These new additions will include one- to three-bedroom apartments located at the southeast corner of the Railroad Avenue and L Street intersection. The community will include two buildings, each four stories tall. The buildings will feature a resident meeting space, onsite laundry facilities, management offices, units for onsite management and maintenance personnel.
Current Funding Partners:
- County of Alameda
- City of Livermore
- Livermore Housing Authority
- California Department of Housing and Community Development
About The City of Livermore
Incorporated in 1876, the City of Livermore is California’s oldest wine region and a vibrant community where innovation, western heritage, the arts, and quality of life come together. Located in Alameda County at the eastern edge of the San Francisco Bay Area, Livermore is home to nearly 88,000 residents and is known for its award-winning wineries, scenic open spaces, thriving downtown, and strong commitment to public service. As home to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore is also a recognized center for science, technology, and innovation, offering a unique blend of small-town charm, economic vitality, and cultural amenities. Learn more at www.livermoreca.gov.
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.
Media Contacts:
Sonia Lee, Communications Analyst for City of Livermore
925-960-4026, smlee@livermoreca.gov
Birgit Johnston, Johnston Communications for Eden Housing
408-656-8025, birgitjohnston@me.com