Santa Cruz is making progress on housing. San Luis Obispo and Berkeley show how clearer rules, faster review and better planning could help it do more.

More than five years after the CZU Fire, only 18% of the homes destroyed have been rebuilt. This article examines the county’s early promises, the barriers that slowed recovery, and what the process reveals about housing, permitting and disaster response in Santa Cruz County.

Capitola is moving forward with 52 new affordable homes on 38th Avenue, a project that could help local workers and families stay in Santa Cruz County as housing costs continue to pressure the local economy.

RP Affordable Housing and Community Development has secured financing for Westside Village which will bring 38 new affordable homes to Santa Cruz.

Take action now to support the 4575 Scotts Valley project, a transformative affordable housing initiative that will provide over 100 homes for families in need—your voice can help make it a reality!

Rents and mortgages at all time highs. Our monthly New Tech event will kick off with presentations about housing progress and the challenges ahead for Santa Cruz County.

With help from Apple and several grants, the City of Santa Cruz is outpacing other coastal cities to meet affordable housing mandates.

Committed to advancing student success, UC Santa Cruz leaders are confronting the ongoing housing crisis by providing immediate support programs for students while building new residential buildings.

California Housing Partnership recently released a report detailing the increased cost of living in the Monterey Bay region and more findings.

Journalist Julia Sinn explores the impact of Silicon Valley on Santa Cruz. In this installment, she explores the history of Santa Cruz’s housing problems.

Over the next three weeks, Santa Cruz Works will look at Santa Cruz’s “unique” housing crisis. Is tech to blame? We’ll be holding data up right up next to local culture and politics to see if they overlap.