MBEP Endorsed Housing Projects
831 Water Street
Project Status: Pre-Development
831 Water St. is a proposed housing development located near Downtown Santa Cruz featuring two five-story mixed-use buildings including 151 apartments, underground parking, and ground-floor commercial space, and…
Greenfield Commons
This project would provide 222 units of farmworker and other affordable housing targeting income levels of approximately 40% to 70% of Area Median Income. It would include community buildings with amenities such as multi-purpose…
Cedar Street Apartments
Project Status: Pre-Development
In January, MBEP endorsed the Cedar St. Apartments development. Located in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz, Cedar St. Apartments answer a critical need for affordable housing and supportive housing in the City of Santa Cruz…
1482 Freedom Blvd.
On Tuesday, Feb 23rd, the 1482 Freedom Blvd project by Eden Housing received final approval by City Council for Density Bonus and Design Review Permit. Mayor Dutra gave the only “No” vote, citing that it is unfair for Watsonville …
Water Street Apartments
Water Street Apartments is a 41-unit affordable residential community in Santa Cruz, CA, that provides housing for very low and low-income individuals and families. It is conveniently situated near downtown and a mile away…
Harper Street
Project Status: Under Construction
Rodeo Creek Court, located on Harper Street in Live Oak, CA is a project proposed by Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay. The development provides 11 affordable homeownership units, one of which is reserved for…
Sunshine Vista
Project Status: Entitlements Approved
Sunshine Vista is a mixed-income housing project in Watsonville, that features 150 housing units, associated parking, common open space areas, utilities, stormwater management, and a public-access nature trail. The project provides…
1930 Ocean Street Ext.
Project Status: Entitlements Approved
The 1930 Ocean Street Extension project, located in Santa Cruz, consists of 32 new homes including 6 to 7 units designated for very low, low, and moderate-income households. MBEP endorsed the project and began an Action…
Pacific Front Project
Project Status: Entitlements Approved
Pacific Front is located in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz and represents the first major implementation of the 2017 Santa Cruz Downtown Plan. The project includes ground floor commercial space and 205 homes. To meet…
UCSC Student Housing
Project Status: Approved
Located on the University of California, Santa Cruz campus, this unique project is led by the University and addresses the need for more student housing. A total of 3,072 beds and 1,082 units are included in the development for…
190 West Cliff
Project Status: Entitlements Approved
190 West Cliff, located near Downtown Santa Cruz and adjacent to the Dream Inn, includes commercial space and 89 new homes. Also, 10 affordable homes will be included onsite, representing a step toward addressing the…
111 Errett Circle
Project Status: Entitlements Approved
In January 2020, MBEP endorsed the 111 Errett Circle housing development located in Westside Santa Cruz. Unlike most projects we come across, 111 Errett Circle’s development team are the local residents that make up “The Circle…