Advocate for Affordable Housing
A successful California makes room for all of us to live here
Most people understand that housing in California is a problem. Many acknowledge the need for bold solutions that address all income levels, especially those at lower incomes. It’s easy to see the problem. But it’s risky and difficult to work tirelessly to solve that problem. Our state needs more people to tackle the housing crisis and help us “get to yes” on project approvals, funding, and legislation that helps the people who live in Eden communities. Join us and make living in a safe, high-quality home a reality for more Californians!
Eden’s Advocacy & Legislative Priorities
- Home For San Diegans
- HEROES Act
- State Housing Package
Advocacy Updates
What the Legislature Did —and Didn’t Do— This Year To Make Housing More Affordable
September 10, 2020
There were high hopes in Sacramento at the beginning of 2020 that this would be the “year of housing production”—with the Governor and Legislature making the same strong commitments to increasing access to affordable housing for the millions of Californians struggling to keep up with the rising rents. When the legislative session concluded in August,…
New Study Shows LIHTC, Housing Assistance Critical in Promoting Stability and Economic Mobility
September 9, 2020
Contact: Cora Johnson-Grau cjohnsongrau@berkeley.edu (510) 859-7073 A new analysis of the incomes of residents living in housing managed by one of California’s largest affordable housing developers offers a unique window into how lower-income households have fared through economic decline and growth, providing important evidence for expanded investment into affordable housing and rental assistance in the…
Support Affordable Housing in Castro Valley
July 30, 2020
Support 72 new affordable homes for low-incomes families in Castro Valley. Voice your support for Ruby Street Apartments at Monday’s virtual meeting of the Alameda County Planning Commission. Click here for meeting details. While California has faced a housing crisis for years, the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the need for more affordable housing. At a…