Talking Points Housing AffordabilityThe project includes 1,422 new rental and ownership units, with 10% of them designated as affordable units.The affordable units will be integrated throughout the buildings.The project consists of multi-family housing, which is naturally more affordable than comparable single-family homes. The project improves overall affordability in Marin County.The project includes ADA accessible units, offering housing for people with disabilities. Marin has a very limited supply of accessible housing
Environmental BenefitsThis project will reduce emissions due to proximity to public transit and electrificationThe developer is contributing $500,000 to San Rafael for its Merrydale pedestrian/bicycle pathway to the Civic Center SMART Station.New buildings help mitigate fire risk.The developer included all suggested improvements to the bike infrastructure suggested by the Marin County Bicycle Coalition.The project is mixed use, allowing residents to access retail and restaurants without being dependent on a car.EV charging stations included in the plans.Residential units are 100% electric.Solar is incorporated into the design.The project conserves water, and is far more sustainable than the existing housing stock.There is extensive use of recycled water in both the residences and landscaping, utilizing existing purple pipe. Toilets will be dual plumbed to leverage use of recycled water.Multi-family housing is far more water efficient than the older, single family homes that comprise the majority of Marin’s housing stock. Racial EquityThe project will provide affordable housing in a high resource area. |
