Podcast appearances and mentions of eden housing

On this episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast, we kick off our Summer Series by revisiting our conversation with Darnell Williams, the Senior Vice President of Property Operations at Eden Housing. We talk about his indirect path to real estate and how he rose up from the projects of south side Chicago to managing one of the largest affordable housing portfolios in California. Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3I3nkG9Spotify: https://spoti.fi/35ZJGLTWeb: https://www.jacksonlucas.com/podcast/summer-darnell-williams 03:30 - Wearing a lot of hats04:45 - What is Eden Housing?09:11 - Robust service platform 12:59 - One-night stands 14:14 - Cap and interest rates15:58 - Onboarding rocess 20:18 - Child of Chicago 24:42 - Choosing nonprofit 26:58 - FP vs NP29:53 - "I don't want to get in trouble here..."34:13 - The Hot SeatTakeaways • Eden Housing is a nonprofit organization focused on providing affordable housing in California.• Asset management at Eden Housing involves portfolio management, reporting, and building performance.• Resident services are an important aspect of affordable housing, including financial literacy, senior services, and after-school programs.• Partnerships with other service providers are crucial to provide comprehensive services to residents.• Acquiring and managing properties in the affordable housing market can be challenging, and asset managers must consider long-term sustainability.• Competition from for-profit investors in the affordable housing market is a concern.• Darnell Williams shares his personal journey from growing up in affordable housing in Chicago to working in the affordable housing industry. • Decision-making in the nonprofit world tends to be more cautious and risk-averse, with a focus on vetting ideas thoroughly before moving forward.• Doing business in California presents specific challenges, such as the need to apply to multiple agencies for financing and deal approval.• The process of building new properties in California can be lengthy, taking up to two years or more, and there is a need to focus on densifying housing to address the housing crisis.• Interpersonal skills, financial literacy, and problem-solving abilities are crucial for success in asset management.• Diversity and inclusion efforts are important in the real estate industry, and organizations like ARAP provide support and opportunities for professionals of color.• Asset management has a significant impact on organizations and communities by influencing decisions related to building, operating, and financially sustaining affordable housing.

Building homes in factories can save money and time – so why has prefabricated housing struggled to gain traction in the U.S.? Scandinavian countries use it for more than 40% of their housing production, whereas in the U.S. it's less than 4%, according to a 2023 report from consulting firm McKinsey. The Bay Area has produced some big winners and losers in the prefab space. In the past decade alone, several startups launched amid fanfare only to shutter and fail to deliver housing at scale. But, other developers and manufacturers are making a dent in the housing market. Vallejo-based Factory OS has delivered close to 3,000 homes in the last five years and can now build up to 1,000 units per year. We'll talk about why prefabricated housing remains a promising, but challenging piece of the housing production pie. Guests: Nick Gomez, principal; director of modular design and construction, AO Architects Rick Holliday, co-founder, Holliday Development and Factory OS; co-founder, Eden Housing; co-founder, BRIDGE Housing Dave Dauphinais, associate partner, McKinsey & Co.

On this episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast, brought to you by Jackson Lucas, we visit with Oakland's former Director of Housing and Community Development and the current Chief Operating Officer at Eden Housing, Shola Olatoye. Shola guides us on how she went from aspiring professor to leading the largest housing authority in the United States to making her way to the West Coast and taking on the Bay Area's housing challenges head-on.EPISODE NOTES:00:46 - The Instant Impact - Decentralizing of tech industry - Diversity hiring - Who has the best burritos? 15:08 - A Bay Area newcomer 17:05 - Notice of funding availability 18:50 - The Streets of Oakland 22:25 - Challenges of a new role25:54 - An update on the Oakland A's?27:50 - An Equal-apolis30:23 - Daughter of an immigrant 34:30 - Path into real estate 45:10 - Contrast between NY and OAK48:00 - Compassion and change 50:10 - The Hot Seat presented by KK Reset

On this episode of the Impact Real Estate Podcast presented by Jackson Lucas we chat with Darnell Williams, VP of Asset Management at Eden Housing. We talk about his indirect path to real estate and how he rose up from the projects of south side Chicago to managing one of the largest affordable housing portfolios in California. 03:30 - Wearing a lot of hats04:45 - What is Eden Housing?09:11 - Robust service platform 12:59 - One-night stands 14:14 - Cap and interest rates15:58 - Onboarding process 20:18 - Child of Chicago 24:42 - Choosing nonprofit 26:58 - FP vs NP29:53 - "I don't want to get in trouble here..."34:13 - The Hot Seat presented by KK Reset

Michael Dismuke and Lorenzo Jones from Eden Housing, join me in this conversation on race. Listen in for practical advice, and best practices for engaging in successful cross-race conversations as they share their experiences. Eden Housing is an organization that develops, manages, and maintains affordable housing throughout California.   With a multi-racial and multi-cultural employee base, they have been able to ensure that their multi-racial, and multi-cultural residents feel included, respected and heard. When you have people living or working together from diverse backgrounds, unless people are able to interact with each other in meaningful ways, there can be tensions, bias and silos. Hear how Eden Housing is able to bring people together across race to thrive together. Discover why meaningful interactions, and sharing personal stories can stop racial and other kinds of bias. Learn why leaders need to start with themselves in the conversation about race, by reflecting on their own experiences, their own bias, and why they think and act the way they do. They need to live their values if they say they value diversity and racial equity. Racial equity doesn't happen by itself. It takes the whole organization to work together.  In this conversation on race, Michael Dismuke and Lorenzo Jones offer concrete suggestions and solutions to talk about race, and how to live diversity, equity and inclusion. Key topics: [2:53] How Michael Dismuke and Lorenzo Jones credit their own interracial, multicultural backgrounds as contributors to their success as leaders at Eden Housing. [4:52] Creating comfortable environments to talk about race and have “curious conversations”. [9:29] Having conversations across race and finding connections. [14:30] The importance of going beyond racial optics in organization. You have to live inclusion and diversity to be successful. [16:00] Creating a diversity council that is diverse. [20:33] Best practices for inclusion during holiday seasons. [26:33] How to make people from diverse religious faiths and observances feel included, while not favoring any one group. [31:49] Gamifying cross-race conversations, and sharing stories across race and culture. [39.31] Recognition, and showing respect for indigenous people and their history on the land. [45:28] The problem of mixing religion, politics and organizational policies. Guests Bio: LORENZO JONES SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION As Senior Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Lorenzo is responsible for crafting a comprehensive DEI strategy for the organization, defining goals, and providing a roadmap to ensure that Eden Housing embeds a commitment to racial, social, and economic justice in all its work. He facilitates and creates linkages among Eden's DEI Council, working groups and committees, and evaluates Eden's internal processes and practices with an equity lens.   MICHAEL DISMUKE VICE PRESIDENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS As Vice President of Organizational Development and Internal Communications, Michael is a key member of the Human Resources and Extended Leadership Teams (ELT) at Eden Housing. He is the communications advisor to the company's executive team and senior leaders across the company. He creates and executes strategies to ensure the company's human capital has the training and resources they need to support the growth of the organization. Host Bio Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist helps leaders create inclusive cultures. She is a consultant, speaker and facilitator and the host of the podcast, “Everyday Conversations on Race for Everyday People.” Contact Simma@SimmaLieberman.com Go to www.simmalieberman.com and www.raceconvo.com for more information Simma is a member of and inspired by the global organization IAC (Inclusion Allies Coalition) 

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to David Garcia, Policy Director at the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley. Garcia provides an overview of California's legislative session and what it means for affordable housing production throughout the state. To learn more, visit: https://ternercenter.berkeley.edu/ Eden supported nine bills that advanced to Governor Newsom, who signed all but one. Read a summary of this legislation here: https://edenhousing.org/eden-updates/end-of-legislative-session-recap-eden-supported-bills-signed-by-the-governor/

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to David Garcia, Policy Director at the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley. Garcia provides an overview of California's legislative session and what it means for affordable housing production throughout the state. To learn more, visit: https://ternercenter.berkeley.edu/ Eden supported nine bills that advanced to Governor Newsom, who signed all but one. Read a summary of this legislation here: https://edenhousing.org/eden-updates/end-of-legislative-session-recap-eden-supported-bills-signed-by-the-governor/

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Gabriela Chavez-Lopez, Communications and Membership Manager at SV@Home, a Silicon Valley-based membership organization that advocates for an increased supply of affordable housing. Gabriela takes us behind the scenes of Affordable Housing Month- a series of workshops, webinars, and community engagement opportunities aimed at activating and engaging supporters about our housing challenges and solutions. While housing policy can be a complex subject, Gabriela urges you to seek out educational events and organizations that make it more accessible and understandable. To learn more, or to get involved, visit siliconvalleyathome.org.

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Gabriela Chavez-Lopez, Communications and Membership Manager at SV@Home, a Silicon Valley-based membership organization that advocates for an increased supply of affordable housing. Gabriela takes us behind the scenes of Affordable Housing Month- a series of workshops, webinars, and community engagement opportunities aimed at activating and engaging supporters about our housing challenges and solutions. While housing policy can be a complex subject, Gabriela urges you to seek out educational events and organizations that make it more accessible and understandable. To learn more, or to get involved, visit siliconvalleyathome.org.

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Linda Mandolini, President of Eden Housing, and Don Gilmore, Executive Director of Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC). Hear about the organizations' longstanding partnership to bring about positive community change and create housing opportunities for low-income families and individuals in Richmond. Gilmore and Mandolini also discuss efforts to promote diversity within the Real Estate Development and Property Management industries. To learn more or get involved visit communityhdc.org or edenhousing.org.

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Linda Mandolini, President of Eden Housing, and Don Gilmore, Executive Director of Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC). Hear about the organizations’ longstanding partnership to bring about positive community change and create housing opportunities for low-income families and individuals in Richmond. Gilmore and Mandolini also discuss efforts to promote diversity within the Real Estate Development and Property Management industries. To learn more or get involved visit communityhdc.org or edenhousing.org.

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Tomiquia Moss, Founder and CEO of All Home, a nonprofit organization advancing regional solutions that disrupt cycles of poverty and homelessness and create more economic mobility opportunities for extremely low-income people. Moss discusses the overlapping COVID-19 pandemic and housing crisis and highlights the importance of forging racially equitable solutions. Sharing insight into upcoming legislation, Tomiquia Moss encourages you to get involved in advocacy! To learn more or get involved, visit allhomeca.org.

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Tomiquia Moss, Founder and CEO of All Home, a nonprofit organization advancing regional solutions that disrupt cycles of poverty and homelessness and create more economic mobility opportunities for extremely low-income people. Moss discusses the overlapping COVID-19 pandemic and housing crisis and highlights the importance of forging racially equitable solutions. Sharing insight into upcoming legislation, Tomiquia Moss encourages you to get involved in advocacy! To learn more or get involved, visit allhomeca.org.

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Carolina Reid, Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley, and Faculty Research Advisor at the Terner Center for Housing Innovation. Professor Reid shares findings from the Terner Center's latest report, "Recession and Recovery: The Critical Role of Housing Assistance in Promoting Economic Security for Low-Income Households." The analysis is the first to track changes in the incomes of residents living in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit-funded properties over time using longitudinal data for residents living in Eden Housing properties between 2003 and 2019. Read the full report at https://ternercenter.berkeley.edu/recession-and-recovery-housing-assistance

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Carolina Reid, Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at UC Berkeley, and Faculty Research Advisor at the Terner Center for Housing Innovation. Professor Reid shares findings from the Terner Center’s latest report, “Recession and Recovery: The Critical Role of Housing Assistance in Promoting Economic Security for Low-Income Households.” The analysis is the first to track changes in the incomes of residents living in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit-funded properties over time using longitudinal data for residents living in Eden Housing properties between 2003 and 2019. Read the full report at https://ternercenter.berkeley.edu/recession-and-recovery-housing-assistance

Tune in this week as we discuss Transit Oriented Developments and the Corsair Flats Apartments in California. We speak to Louis Liss Project Developer at Eden Housing, Debbie Potter Community Development Director for the City of Alameda, and Jennifer Pearce Housing and Community Development Manager for Alameda County Community Development Agency. Click here for Insights from this week's episode. Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a great date to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us. Thanks! Search #NCHV on social media to find us and email us here at info@nchv.org.

In this 100th episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-24). Assemblymember Berman speaks about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on affordable housing, and he emphasizes that the crises we’re already facing, including the housing crisis, homelessness crisis, and climate change, have not disappeared. As he says, “we know we did a good job last year of passing policies to protect tenants, but we did not do enough on the housing production side, and we just can’t wait another year.” For more information, visit https://a24.asmdc.org/.

In this 100th episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-24). Assemblymember Berman speaks about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on affordable housing, and he emphasizes that the crises we’re already facing, including the housing crisis, homelessness crisis, and climate change, have not disappeared. As he says, “we know we did a good job last year of passing policies to protect tenants, but we did not do enough on the housing production side, and we just can’t wait another year.” For more information, visit https://a24.asmdc.org/.

In this 100th episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-24). Assemblymember Berman speaks about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on affordable housing, and he emphasizes that the crises we’re already facing, including the housing crisis, homelessness crisis, and climate change, have not disappeared. As he says, “we know we did a good job last year of passing policies to protect tenants, but we did not do enough on the housing production side, and we just can’t wait another year.” For more information, visit https://a24.asmdc.org/.

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Conor Dougherty, NY Times reporter and author of Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America. Conor speaks about the inspiration for his book and discusses how punishing rents and the increasingly prohibitive cost of ownership have turned housing into the foremost symbol of inequality and an economy gone wrong. For more information on, or to purchase, “Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America,” visit https://www.ebbooksellers.com/book/9780525560210

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Conor Dougherty, NY Times reporter and author of Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America. Conor speaks about the inspiration for his book and discusses how punishing rents and the increasingly prohibitive cost of ownership have turned housing into the foremost symbol of inequality and an economy gone wrong.  For more information on, or to purchase, "Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America," visit https://www.ebbooksellers.com/book/9780525560210

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Conor Dougherty, NY Times reporter and author of Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America. Conor speaks about the inspiration for his book and discusses how punishing rents and the increasingly prohibitive cost of ownership have turned housing into the foremost symbol of inequality and an economy gone wrong.  For more information on, or to purchase, "Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America," visit https://www.ebbooksellers.com/book/9780525560210

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan. Supervisor Chan discusses the genesis and implementation of Measure A1, a housing bond to help those struggling with the cost of housing, to help people experiencing homelessness find long-term solutions, and to help people become homeowners. To learn more, visit: https://edenhousing.org/ https://www.acgov.org/cda/hcd/bond.htm https://www.acgov.org/board/district3/

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan. Supervisor Chan discusses the genesis and implementation of Measure A1, a housing bond to help those struggling with the cost of housing, to help people experiencing homelessness find long-term solutions, and to help people become homeowners. To learn more, visit: https://edenhousing.org/ https://www.acgov.org/cda/hcd/bond.htm https://www.acgov.org/board/district3/

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan. Supervisor Chan discusses the genesis and implementation of Measure A1, a housing bond to help those struggling with the cost of housing, to help people experiencing homelessness find long-term solutions, and to help people become homeowners. To learn more, visit: https://edenhousing.org/https://www.acgov.org/cda/hcd/bond.htmhttps://www.acgov.org/board/district3/

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times reporter covering issues of housing affordability and neighborhood change. Dillon explains how layered and interconnected housing issues are to other social issues. "It's not just about laws or home prices. Every single societal issue is run through the issue of where you live- whether race, class, generational equity, environmental issues, or education." Hear more insight from Liam Dillon in this episode.  For more, visit: www.edenhousing.org www.latimes.com/people/liam-dillon Listen to the Affordable Housing Podcast on Spotify. 

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times reporter covering issues of housing affordability and neighborhood change. Dillon explains how layered and interconnected housing issues are to other social issues. "It's not just about laws or home prices. Every single societal issue is run through the issue of where you live- whether race, class, generational equity, environmental issues, or education." Hear more insight from Liam Dillon in this episode.  For more, visit: www.edenhousing.org www.latimes.com/people/liam-dillon Listen to the Affordable Housing Podcast on Spotify. 

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times reporter covering issues of housing affordability and neighborhood change. Dillon explains how layered and interconnected housing issues are to other social issues. “It’s not just about laws or home prices. Every single societal issue is run through the issue of where you live- whether race, class, generational equity, environmental issues, or education.” Hear more insight from Liam Dillon in this episode. For more, visit: www.edenhousing.org www.latimes.com/people/liam-dillon

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft. As Mayor Ashcraft says, “[California] can’t boast about being the 5th largest economy in the world, while at the same time have thousands of our citizens unsheltered on the streets. We have to do lots of things, and we have to do them simultaneously.” Most recently, the City of Alameda, along with Eden Housing and Alameda Point Partners, broke ground on Alameda Point Senior Apartments, which will provide 60 new homes to seniors on the site of the former Naval Air Station Alameda. Hear more about this development, as well as Alameda's unique history, successes, and future plans, in this episode. For more, visit: www.edenhousing.org www.alamedaca.gov

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft. As Mayor Ashcraft says, “[California] can’t boast about being the 5th largest economy in the world, while at the same time have thousands of our citizens unsheltered on the streets. We have to do lots of things, and we have to do them simultaneously.” Most recently, the City of Alameda, along with Eden Housing and Alameda Point Partners, broke ground on Alameda Point Senior Apartments, which will provide 60 new homes to seniors on the site of the former Naval Air Station Alameda. Hear more about this development, as well as Alameda’s unique history, successes, and future plans, in this episode. For more, visit: www.edenhousing.org www.alamedaca.gov

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft. As Mayor Ashcraft says, “[California] can’t boast about being the 5th largest economy in the world, while at the same time have thousands of our citizens unsheltered on the streets. We have to do lots of things, and we have to do them simultaneously.” Most recently, the City of Alameda, along with Eden Housing and Alameda Point Partners, broke ground on Alameda Point Senior Apartments, which will provide 60 new homes to seniors on the site of the former Naval Air Station Alameda. Hear more about this development, as well as Alameda's unique history, successes, and future plans, in this episode. For more, visit: www.edenhousing.org www.alamedaca.gov

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Supervisor John Gioia, a long-time supporter of affordable housing in California. Gioia serves as Chair of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and represents the Western area of the county. As Supervisor Gioia explains, housing affordability is a regional problem and can only be solved on a regional level. The housing crisis cannot be solved on a city-by-city or even county-by-county basis.   For more, visit: http://edenhousing.org http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Supervisor John Gioia, a long-time supporter of affordable housing in California. Gioia serves as Chair of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and represents the Western area of the county. As Supervisor Gioia explains, housing affordability is a regional problem and can only be solved on a regional level. The housing crisis cannot be solved on a city-by-city or even county-by-county basis. For more, visit: http://edenhousing.org http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Supervisor John Gioia, a long-time supporter of affordable housing in California. Gioia serves as Chair of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors and represents the Western area of the county. As Supervisor Gioia explains, housing affordability is a regional problem and can only be solved on a regional level. The housing crisis cannot be solved on a city-by-city or even county-by-county basis.   For more, visit: http://edenhousing.org http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/

While there are many creative ways to address the affordable housing crisis, the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is one that is quick to build, does not require a public subsidy, and can be integrated into existing neighborhoods practically seamlessly. Unfortunately, cities and local governments have erected great barriers to their development. In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Senator Bob Wieckowski, a champion of affordable housing who represents California’s 10th Senate District. As Wieckowski brings to light, many barriers still need to be conquered in order to reflect the notion that ADUs accessorize the mother house and should not be treated as new developments. For more: California ADUs: http://www.hcd.ca.gov/policy-research/AccessoryDwellingUnits.shtml Senator Wieckowski: https://sd10.senate.ca.gov/ Eden Housing: EdenHousing.org Free Subscription to the Affordable Housing Podcast in Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/affordable-housing-podcast/id28073...

While there are many creative ways to address the affordable housing crisis, the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is one that is quick to build, does not require a public subsidy, and can be integrated into existing neighborhoods practically seamlessly. Unfortunately, cities and local governments have erected great barriers to their development. In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Senator Bob Wieckowski, a champion of affordable housing who represents California’s 10th Senate District. As Wieckowski brings to light, many barriers still need to be conquered in order to reflect the notion that ADUs accessorize the mother house and should not be treated as new developments. For more: California ADUs: http://www.hcd.ca.gov/policy-research/AccessoryDwellingUnits.shtml Senator Wieckowski: https://sd10.senate.ca.gov/ Eden Housing: EdenHousing.org Free Subscription to the Affordable Housing Podcast in Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/affordable-housing-podcast/id28073…

While there are many creative ways to address the affordable housing crisis, the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is one that is quick to build, does not require a public subsidy, and can be integrated into existing neighborhoods practically seamlessly. Unfortunately, cities and local governments have erected great barriers to their development. In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Senator Bob Wieckowski, a champion of affordable housing who represents California’s 10th Senate District. As Wieckowski brings to light, many barriers still need to be conquered in order to reflect the notion that ADUs accessorize the mother house and should not be treated as new developments. For more: California ADUs: http://www.hcd.ca.gov/policy-research/AccessoryDwellingUnits.shtml Senator Wieckowski: https://sd10.senate.ca.gov/ Eden Housing: EdenHousing.org Free Subscription to the Affordable Housing Podcast in Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/affordable-housing-podcast/id28073...

The Bay Area, along with the entire state of California, is facing a housing crisis. There are a multitude of complex causes, including a history of under-building, obstructive policies, and a constantly increasing demand for housing. In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Caitlyn Fox, Director on the Justice and Opportunity Team of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). As Fox explains, housing is the most foundational component of the opportunities that an individual and a family get access to in their communities. It determines where children go to school, what types of jobs individuals have access to, and how long it takes to commute to work. She offers brilliant insight into ways we must continue tackling the crisis. RESOURCES For additional information on this topic, visit: http://www.https://chanzuckerberg.com/ http://edenhousing.org

The Bay Area, along with the entire state of California, is facing a housing crisis. There are a multitude of complex causes, including a history of under-building, obstructive policies, and a constantly increasing demand for housing. In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Caitlyn Fox, Director on the Justice and Opportunity Team of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). As Fox explains, housing is the most foundational component of the opportunities that an individual and a family get access to in their communities. It determines where children go to school, what types of jobs individuals have access to, and how long it takes to commute to work. She offers brilliant insight into ways we must continue tackling the crisis. RESOURCES For additional information on this topic, visit: http://www.https://chanzuckerberg.com/ http://edenhousing.org

The Bay Area, along with the entire state of California, is facing a housing crisis. There are a multitude of complex causes, including a history of under-building, obstructive policies, and a constantly increasing demand for housing. In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Caitlyn Fox, Director on the Justice and Opportunity Team of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). As Fox explains, housing is the most foundational component of the opportunities that an individual and a family get access to in their communities. It determines where children go to school, what types of jobs individuals have access to, and how long it takes to commute to work. She offers brilliant insight into ways we must continue tackling the crisis. RESOURCES For additional information on this topic, visit: http://www.https://chanzuckerberg.com/ http://edenhousing.org

Rick Holliday is a pioneer in affordable housing construction. He was the first Executive Director of Eden Housing, then went on to establish Bridge Housing. His latest venture is Factory OS, with a goal of easing the housing challenge by scaling the offsite production of multi-family Housing. You can hear more about Rick’s history with Eden Housing in the podcast Stories from Eden Housing at www.edenhousing.org

Diego majored in Urban Studies and Planning at San Francisco State, where a professor told him about an internship opportunity at the Non-Profit Housing Association (NPH). That led to an internship with Eden, who manages properties in the neighborhood where Diego grew up. Now Diego is learning the ropes and providing valuable assistance in the development of affordable apartment homes … The post Meet Diego Castro, Eden Housing Intern appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Carol Galante was Eden Housing’s second Executive Director in the early 1980s. She also worked in the Obama Administration. Today she teaches about housing policy and affordable housing development, and runs the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley. In this episode of Stories from Eden Housing, Carol shares about her time at Eden and her experiences since. The post From Eden Housing to the White House appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Everyone has a story, but few compare to that of Dawnna Rieves,Assistant Manager at Eden Housing’s Washington Creek Apartments and Corona Ranch Apartments in Petaluma. In this week’s story, Dawnna shares her path to affordable housing management and her passion to give back to her community. The post Giving Back, A Story of Inspiration appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Cath Merschel, a community activist from San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, became Eden’s third Executive Director in 1987. Her tenure at Eden is marked by her leadership in launching social services programs, hiring trained social workers, and providing support and referrals to Eden’s residents. In this podcast, Cath fondly remembers her years at Eden Housing as the pinnacle of her career. The post Cath Merschel’s Reflections from Eden’s Past appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Rick Holliday joined Eden at a pivotal time, working closely with our founding board to bring much needed affordable housing to Hayward and beyond. Today, he operates Factory OS, building low-cost multifamily modular buildings. In this week’s story, hear from Rick about Eden’s early days. And, stay tuned for our next Affordable Housing Podcast to learn more about Factory OS. The post Eden Housing’s First Director: Rick Holliday appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Adis Bajramovic spent his early life in Bosnia, Herzegovina, during the war. Adis and his family moved to the US when he was only 9. Today, his father has been working at Eden Housing for twelve years and Adis has established himself as a property manager for Eden Housing in Martinez. In this episode of Stories from Eden Housing, Adis shares the struggles … The post A Story of Triumph appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Regina lives at Emerson Arms, a 32 unit family affordable housing development in Martinez, CA operated by Eden Housing. Despite her childhood struggles, Regina’s developmental disability has not been a barrier in pursuing her mission to help improve the lives of others as an advocate. She takes great pride in her work and is truly a model of independence. The post Determination, Independence and Self-Sufficiency appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

Malissa Roybal grew up in affordable housing then began working at Eden Housing’s Del Nido apartments in 2013. Since then, she’s been promoted twice and is now a Property Supervisor at nine Eden sites in two counties. The post Malissa Roybal, From Resident to Supervisor appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.

In this episode of Stories from Eden Housing, we meet seniors and children who love living in this apartment complex for a variety of reasons. Comprised of 87 homes for families and 64 homes for seniors, Alta Mira Apartments in Hayward is a thriving community for all ages. The post Alta Mira Apartments: A Thriving Community for All Ages appeared first on Fifty Years and Fifty Stories - Eden Housing.