Mission Statement
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EPA CAN DO
To create affordable housing and to promote community and economic development in the city of East Palo Alto. We accomplish our mission by building and maintaining affordable housing. Additionally our mission is met, by providing educational workshops and counseling in the area of home buying, credit and budgeting. |
MidPen Housing
To provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony and mutual respect. |
About The Proposed Community
EPA CAN DO and MidPen Housing are pleased to present a joint proposal with the City of East Palo Alto to build a new affordable housing community at 965 Weeks Street. In a collaborative effort to address the substantial need for affordable homes for individuals and families in EPA, EPA CAN DO, MidPen, and the City propose to build a housing community that recognizes the values of the City and the neighborhood. To achieve the City’s vision, MidPen is utilizing its partnership with EPA CAN DO to provide an authentic and inclusive community engagement approach that honors the existing community fabric.
In early 2018, the City issued a Request for Proposals, which invited non-profit affordable housing organizations to submit proposals to develop affordable housing on the vacant, city-owned property .EPA CAN DO and MidPen were one of the groups that submitted a proposal and was selected by the City Council to further evaluate a plan to develop affordable housing at 965 Weeks. EPA CAN DO and MidPen is currently in the early planning stages and undergoing the design and entitlements process. In mid-2019, the City, EPA CAN DO, and MidPen will be entering into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement.
In early 2018, the City issued a Request for Proposals, which invited non-profit affordable housing organizations to submit proposals to develop affordable housing on the vacant, city-owned property .EPA CAN DO and MidPen were one of the groups that submitted a proposal and was selected by the City Council to further evaluate a plan to develop affordable housing at 965 Weeks. EPA CAN DO and MidPen is currently in the early planning stages and undergoing the design and entitlements process. In mid-2019, the City, EPA CAN DO, and MidPen will be entering into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement.
About EPA CAN DO
EPA CAN DO was incorporated on August 24, 1991 with the goal of creating affordable housing and promoting community and economic development in the city of East Palo Alto. For over 20 years, EPA CAN DO has worked to create and maintain long-term affordable housing that improves the quality of life for residents. Since
purchasing its first housing unit, EPA CAN DO has gone on to develop over 330 homes both as a sole developer and in partnership with other nonprofit organizations. EPA CAN DO both develops affordable housing and provides services such as first-time home buyer and credit/financial literacy. For more information, go to epacando.org
purchasing its first housing unit, EPA CAN DO has gone on to develop over 330 homes both as a sole developer and in partnership with other nonprofit organizations. EPA CAN DO both develops affordable housing and provides services such as first-time home buyer and credit/financial literacy. For more information, go to epacando.org
About MidPen
MidPen Housing is one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers, owners and managers of high-quality affordable housing. MidPen has been recognized as an innovator in the creation of affordable housing since its founding in 1970. During that time, MidPen has developed over 100 communities with more than 8,000 homes in the San Francisco Bay Area serving a diverse range of families, individuals, and seniors in need. Throughout its history, MidPen has strived to be responsive to the community development needs identified by the communities it serves. For more information, go to www.midpen-housing.org
About David Baker Architects
David Baker Architects is a progressive architecture firm based in San Francisco and Oakland that creates acclaimed buildings and communities in diverse urban environments. Formed in 1982, DBA is known for exceptional housing, creative site strategies, designing for density, and integrating new construction into the public realm. We create thoughtful places that serve as a "multiplier of good"—that support engagement, connection, and community benefits. For more information, go to www.dbarchitect.com.
965 Weeks Street is an affordable housing community currently under
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