Developer donates 1.5 acres to build affordable housing in Los Gatos
Developer donates 1.5 acres to build affordable housing in Los Gatos The Mercury News
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North 40 Development in Los Gatos
Residences in the Bellaterra @ North 40 development in Los Gatos, in a visualization. Developers 40 have submitted their application for the second phase of the project, which would bring in 451 housing units, 90 of which will be affordable housing.
Introduction
Developers behind the controversial North 40 in Los Gatos have submitted their application for the second phase of the project, which would bring in 451 housing units, 90 of which will be affordable housing.
Project Details
The project, located at the intersection of highways 17 and 85, will be made up of both rental and market-rate multifamily housing and a stand-alone affordable housing project to be developed by Eden Housing.
All cities in California must create a Housing Element to plan for housing growth in eight-year cycles. Los Gatos has been tasked with building 1,993 housing units in the next eight years, 310 of which must be priced for low-income housing.
Affordable Housing
Phase 2 of the North 40 project calls for 90 affordable housing units for lower-income residents earning 60% of the area’s median income. While the exact price of the affordable units won’t be announced for some time, Eden Housing President Linda Mandolini said the range could land near $1,000-$2,500 a month for rental units.
Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 1: No Poverty
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Additional Project Details
There are also 119 townhomes and 250 multi-family units proposed, as well as commercial spaces and a two-acre public park. If approved, the project would bring the total number of housing units from both phases of the North 40 development to more than 800, with 139 of those being affordable units.
Partnership with Eden Housing
Eden Housing worked on the Walnut Grove affordable senior community in the first phase of the North 40 project. “For Eden, we can’t work in Los Gatos without a partner like Grosvenor,” Mandolini said. “We can’t afford to compete for land in those geographies. It is obviously one of the most desirable communities in the region, if not in the state.”
Previous Successes
Residents started moving into Walnut Grove earlier this year. More than 340 people were on the waiting list for the 49 units, and residents were selected through a random lottery. Ten units rented for $948 a month, and 39 units were listed at $1,580 a month.
Controversy and Legal Battle
Grosvenor invoked Senate Bill 330 in its preliminary application to the town earlier this year. The state housing law prevents cities from changing zoning laws after an application has been made in order to halt construction of high-density apartment buildings. The North 40 has been decades in the making, and a controversial development for residents who don’t want to see an influx of high-density housing. Grosvenor proposed a development plan for the land that the town council initially rejected, saying the housing density was too high and did not include enough affordable units. The developers sued the town and won, pushing the development forward.
Conclusion
Plans for Phase 2 of the North 40 will head to the planning commission and town council for consideration in the coming months.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 1: No Poverty – The article discusses the need for affordable housing units for lower-income residents.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – The article highlights the development of housing units and the inclusion of affordable housing in the project.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – The article mentions the partnership between Grosvenor and Eden Housing to develop affordable housing units.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- Target 1.3: Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable – This target is relevant as the article discusses the need for affordable housing for lower-income residents.
- Target 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums – This target is addressed as the article mentions the development of both rental and market-rate multifamily housing, including affordable housing units.
- Target 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships – This target is relevant as the article highlights the partnership between Grosvenor and Eden Housing to develop affordable housing units.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social protection floors/systems, by sex, distinguishing children, unemployed persons, older persons, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, newborns, work-injury victims and the poor and the vulnerable – This indicator can be used to measure progress towards Target 1.3 as it assesses the coverage of social protection systems for the poor and vulnerable.
- Indicator 11.1.1: Proportion of urban population living in slums, informal settlements or inadequate housing – This indicator can be used to measure progress towards Target 11.1 as it assesses the proportion of the urban population living in inadequate housing.
- Indicator 17.17.1: Amount of United States dollars committed to public-private and civil society partnerships – This indicator can be used to measure progress towards Target 17.17 as it assesses the financial commitment to partnerships between different sectors.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Table
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 1: No Poverty | Target 1.3: Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable | Indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social protection floors/systems, by sex, distinguishing children, unemployed persons, older persons, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, newborns, work-injury victims and the poor and the vulnerable |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | Target 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums | Indicator 11.1.1: Proportion of urban population living in slums, informal settlements or inadequate housing |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | Target 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships | Indicator 17.17.1: Amount of United States dollars committed to public-private and civil society partnerships |
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Source: mercurynews.com
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