BRIDGE Housing Corporation

On Tuesday, our President & CEO Ken Lombard and SVP of Capital Markets Elizabeth Van Benschoten will be representing BRIDGE at the Affordable Housing Finance (AHF) Live Conference in Chicago!?? ? AHF Live is a premier event uniting leaders, developers, and investors dedicated to addressing the nation’s affordable housing crisis.? ? Ken will participate in the Developers’ Roundtable: Opportunities and Challenges panel to share insights on BRIDGE’s unique development strategies, innovative solutions, and best practices to expand access to affordable housing across the West Coast.? ? For more information on AHF Live and to join the conversation, visit https://www.ahflive.com/?

What a momentous day for BRIDGE Housing in East Los Angeles, as we celebrated the Grand Opening of a brand-new affordable housing community in Boyle Heights! Los Lirios will provide 64 affordable apartments on a formerly vacant parcel immediately next to the Metro E Line Soto Station. ? Los Lirios marks our first partnership with Los Angeles Metro and East LA Community Corporation(ELACC), providing a beautiful transit-oriented community in the heart of one of LA’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Twenty units are dedicated to those who previously experienced homelessness, and comprehensive resident services will be provided by ELACC and PATH. ? We were honored to celebrate this milestone with Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, along with Ray Sosa of LA Metro, Monica Mejia of ELACC, Justine D. Gonzalez of Wells Fargo Bank, and many others. ? David Silva, a Los Lirios resident and a single father, said his new apartment has made a world of difference after experiencing homelessness for five years. “To feel hopeful after feeling hopeless is a feeling that’s hard to describe.” ? Special thanks to our partners: Los Angeles Metro, East LA Community Corporation (ELACC), National Association, California Community Reinvestment Corporation (CCRC), California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD), Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco – Affordable Housing Program (AHP),?HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, Practice Los Angeles (formerly GGA+), Walton Construction, Inc. and The John Stewart Company.?

BRIDGE Housing EVP Sierra Atilano shared her insights on tackling Southern California’s affordable housing challenges this week as a featured panelist at Bisnow's Multifamily Annual Conference – West. ? The BRIDGE team always welcomes opportunities to exchange ideas and solutions with others in our industry to help more people access a safe and affordable home. We appreciate Malcolm Johnson, Martin Muoto and Daniel P. Gehman for this lively and engaging discussion.?

BRIDGE Housing’s momentous year of accelerated growth is continuing! Our acquisition of Bethany Meadows near Beaverton, Oregon, will prevent 340 affordable units from transitioning to market-rate rents, permanently keeping them within reach for households earning 60% of Area Mean Income. BRIDGE’s portfolio now exceeds 14,000 units in California, Oregon, and Washington, and we have more than 10,000 units in our pipeline of acquisitions and new development projects. Stay tuned for more exciting deal news as BRIDGE advances our mission to provide affordable housing throughout the West Coast.

On #VeteransDay, we honor the courage, resilience, and sacrifices of all those who have served our country. To our veterans: thank you for your service and dedication. We are committed to supporting you and are grateful for the many ways you continue to inspire us. #Affordablehousing #HousingforAll #Communitydevelopment

BRIDGE Housing was thrilled to celebrate the opening of our newest affordable housing community on Wednesday! Vista Azul will provide beautiful, affordable homes for 70 families in Carlsbad. Located near retail and jobs, Vista Azul is designed for families earning between 30% - 60% of the Area Media Income, providing stability and opportunity in a high-cost housing market.?We were joined by an inspiring group including Carlsbad Mayor Keith Blackburn, Councilmember Carolyn Luna, Sierra Atilano, Mary Jane Jagodzinski, and Jeff Williams?of BRIDGE, Vista Azul resident Coral McIntyre, and many others. This is BRIDGE Housing’s third affordable community in Carlsbad, bringing our total impact in the city to over 500 affordable units. Throughout San Diego County we have 1,800 affordable apartments open or under development. Residents can access support services including nutrition and food security programs by Leah's Pantry and after-school education and youth enrichment by ALL-STAR ACADEMICS. Thank you to all of our partners for making this community a reality: City of Carlsbad; County of San Diego; Wells Fargo; Freddie Mac; Aviara L.P.; California Tax Credit Allocation Committee; California Debt Limit Allocation Committee; KTGY | GDA Architects;?and WERMERS MULTIFAMILY CORPORATION.

November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, which recognizes and honors the diverse histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities across the country.? ? At BRIDGE Housing, we recognize that affordable housing is more than just a place to live. It’s about honoring heritage, preserving community, and building a foundation for future generations. We salute the many contributions of our Native American residents, team members and partners. ? Learn more about Native American Heritage Month -> https://www.bia.gov/NNAHM

Tune in today at 2:00 pm PT to hear Susan Neufeld, BRIDGE Senior Vice President of Community Services, share insights on current trends in affordable housing services. She will be part of a panel discussion on the Jackson Lucas Affordable Housing Services Webinar. Providing comprehensive and inclusive services is an essential part of our work at BRIDGE to ensure residents have the tools they need to thrive. For more information and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gD3cFEKk

We’re excited to announce the groundbreaking of Phase II of the Mayfair project in El Cerrito, CA! This transformative development will add 69 affordable apartments for individuals and families, next to the 156 market-rate apartments and retail space recently completed by Holliday Development in Phase I. Phase II will create a vibrant mixed-use, mixed-income community with beautiful open spaces, shared amenities, and easy access to public transit at the El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station. The new affordable units will serve households earning 30-60% of the Area Median Income. To celebrate this important milestone, we invite you to watch our virtual groundbreaking video: ?https://lnkd.in/gYdEiYqh BRIDGE Housing is proud to lead the affordable housing phase of this project in partnership with City of El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa, Enterprise Community Partners, California Department of Housing & Community Development, BMO, Walker & Dunlop, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, BART, Holliday Development, Lowney Architecture, J.H. Fitzmaurice, Inc. #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #ElCerrito #BRIDGEHousing #MixedIncome #TransitOrientedDevelopment #Housing

BRIDGE Housing is excited to announce the launch of a new property search function on our website. Too often, it is challenging for prospective residents to navigate online resources for affordable housing. Our new tools streamline the search process, making it easier to find available BRIDGE units across our 100+ communities along the West Coast. The new search tools include an AMI calculator (by County) and customizable navigation choices, including zip codes, regions, unit sizes, rent levels, and more. ? Please check out the AMI calculator and the new property search function here: https://lnkd.in/gVuBQxYe ? Thank you to the BRIDGE team for your commitment to delivering a resident-first approach to property search.?