133 Mission Street Suite 100
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone (831) 429-3410 | Fax (831) 429-3439
Educator
Workforce Housing
With the Santa Cruz area recently named the most expensive place to live in the nation, and school budgets fixed at the state level, our community has a problem: how do we keep the amazing teachers and staff we attract?
We are so grateful that our community offered so much support for Bond Measures K&L, passed in 2022, which are funding a solution for our educators: a 100-unit, housing development with below-market rent.
UPDATE: On February 6th, the Santa Cruz City Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the educator housing project! At the meeting, Comissioner Thompson said:
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“This is one of the best multi-family projects I’ve seen, on many levels. It provides a buffer from the neighborhood, it actually has enough parking. Plus, they’re good looking buildings and can accommodate many household sizes.
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My hat's off to them: Good architecture, good site planning. Much better than many I’ve seen!"
UPDATE: On March 11th, the Santa Cruz City Council voted unanimously to approve the educator housing project!
Where:
313 Swift Street on the West Side of Santa Cruz, bordered by Gateway School, Sgt. Derby Park and Cafe Iveta.
When:
We plan to break ground in early 2025 and open in 2028. We have hired development partners, we have approved the schematic design,
Who:
It will be open to teachers and support staff as well, with a lottery system likely in the event that there are more applicants than openings
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Our Partners:
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Questions:
Whether you're a staff-member looking forward to application information, a neighbor who wants to be kept in the loop or just a community member with questions, feel free to reach out to Sam Rolens at samuelrolens@sccs.net.
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