Why is Affordable Housing So Damned Expensive to Build?

The new Colibri Commons housing project in East Palo Alto is opening soon, and it's a reason to celebrate. 136 units will be providing housing for hundreds of people and this is a really big achievement. However, I have concerns about this project. City of East Palo Alto
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Big Wins for East Palo Alto: $25M in New Transit Investments

The San Mateo County Transportation Authority just funded $25M in projects that boost mobility for East Palo Alto—Dumbarton West Connector design, EPX service expansion, and Ride Plus to Palo Alto Transit Center. Here’s why this matters.
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Closing the Gaps to the University Avenue Overcrossing

The new University Ave Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing has unlocked safer travel across Hwy 101, but nearby streets remain dangerous. Urgent fixes to University, Donohoe, and Woodland Ave are needed to prevent more collisions.
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We Need to Change Our Failed Housing Strategy in East Palo Alto

Housing is the number one concern for many East Palo Alto Residents. Rents have doubled, even tripled, in the last decade and many residents are rent burdened. Rental units themselves have not changed - and in many instances are in worse shape than they were a decade ago - the
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Fixing Parking in East Palo Alto is Key to Our City's Future

We are at an inflection point in East Palo Alto. The decisions we make as a community today will determine whether our city can continue to build housing, support small businesses, and enhance quality of life in a way that balances the needs of all residents. Reforming the way we
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