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Featured | Learn | Perspective
MEHC’s most impactful year ever!
We give thanks to all who’ve advocated for more affordable, environmentally-sound and socially-just housing. MEHC’s capacity expanded this year, and we’ve been working hard for housing. Marin approved more housing this year than it has in decades! MEHC’s support helped advance projects Many projects we support have moved closer to development, including: MEHC’s advocacy connected with the…
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Policy brief outlines how Bay Area can combat the housing crisis
“This policy brief explores how public funding can address the San Francisco Bay Area’s housing affordability crisis by increasing the supply of affordable housing, preserving existing affordable housing stock, and keeping renters stably housed.” — Terner Center for Housing Innovation. MEHC suggests reading this policy brief, published in August 2024, as it highlights the feasible…
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Bay Area has under-built housing for decades
The Bay Area Equity Atlas notes that SPUR analysis estimates that the Bay Area under-built housing by 700,000 units from 2000-2018. Within the Bay Area, Marin had, by far, the lowest rate of housing production.
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Marin is not building enough housing
MEHC often hears concerns that state streamlining requirements have gone too far. But as this map (and article) show, Marin County approvals of projects remain extremely low.
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Featured | Learn | Perspective | Policy | Prop 5 | Tenant Protections
Election results and Friendraiser recap
THE ELECTION RESULTS MAKE FIXING OUR HOUSING CRISIS MORE DIFFICULT, BUT THAT WON’T STOP US. A word from Jenny Silva, MEHC’s Board Chair I, like many of my friends and family, am grappling with the implications of the election. The impact is extremely broad, but today, I’ll focus on the election’s impact on housing. This was a…
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Featured | Learn | Perspective | Policy | Prop 5
Quality schools need affordable housing options for teachers and staff
The cost of housing is turning away both teachers and students. While many people may think that “affordable housing” only applies to those with extremely low incomes, Marin housing prices are so high that many college graduates, even with advanced degrees, cannot afford even a studio apartment. This includes many of our teachers and…
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front page | Learn | Policy | Prop 5
What is Proposition 5?
The affordable housing shortage is the number one issue Marinites want the government to confront. Prop 5 empowers Marin voters to approve bonds for affordable homes, critical public infrastructure, and emergency response with a 55% vote, giving Marin a necessary tool for fixing our affordable housing crisis. PROP 5 WILL ENABLE US TO ADDRESS MARIN’S…
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Housing Element | Learn | Policy | West Marin
West Marin Report: 1,000 New Homes Needed
We are experiencing a housing crisis in Marin County. West Marin faces unique obstacles. MCF funded a community research study to learn more about the living conditions and needs for residents and workers in West Marin. The West Marin Housing Solutions report was thorough, and one finding stood out: West Marin needs at least 1,000 affordable…
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Featured | Perspective | Policy | Prop 5
Prop 5 Is Needed in Marin — Vote YES
VOTE YES ON PROP 5 TO HELP MARIN BUILD AFFORDABLE HOMES The housing crisis has left California in dire straits. Due to decades of chronic underbuilding, sky-high rents now leave us with the unsavory distinction of holding the single highest functional poverty rate of the 50 states. That means even many working families – though lucky enough to keep…
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