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The Secret Math of "Affordable" in Santa Cruz (and why the fancy new housing isn’t the villain)
Affordable housing isn't a vibe — it's a formula. Here's how the 30% rule, hidden $1,160 studios, and a slow-motion machine called filtering actually decide who gets to live here.
SCWorks New Tech Wrapped the Season in Style at River Row
Our July 1 New Tech closed out the season with a new rotating format, six standout presenters, riverside networking, raffle prizes, and a packed house at River Row. See you September 9!
New Tech Comes Home to the River
Santa Cruz Works brought its June New Tech gathering to River Row — a new riverfront venue beside the San Lorenzo — and debuted an expo-style format that let founders, engineers, and community members actually talk to each other. Seven companies showed what innovation looks like when it grows from this place.