Headlines
San Francisco Chronicle, December 3rd, 2012, by John King
AHA builds "oases for people with few options, built with respect for the community in which they are set." Click to read more
Bay-Friendly Blog, October 18th, 2012, by Jennifer Roberts
On a sunny morning earlier this month at the intersection of 6th and Oak Streets in downtown Oakland, smiling residents welcomed visitors to the grand opening celebration of their home, Merritt Crossing. Click to read more
The Registry, October 3rd, 2012, by The Registry
Today Affordable Housing Associates and residents of Merritt Crossing welcomed visitors to downtown Oakland’s newest green housing development, one whose innovative design has already garnered special recognition from East Bay AIA and is expected to achieve a LEED Platinum rating. Click to read more
San Francisco Business Times, October 2nd, 2012, by Blanca Torres
The article is accompanied by a gallery of photos of Merritt Crossing, including construction photos. Click to read more
Treehugger, September 5th, 2012, by Lloyd Alter
Merritt Crossing "is, in my opinion, the real definition of the green home," says Treehugger's design and architecture critic. "It's dense, it is urban, it is helping members of what has been called the Greatest Generation live dignified lives." Click to read more
The Atlantic Cities, September 5th, 2012, by Architizer
The Atlantic Monthly's architecture and urbanism blog lauded AHA's Merritt Crossing property, which provides affordable housing for 70 seniors, half of whom were formerly homeless, as "stylish," "safe, sleek," "full of eco-friendly features" and "a space that challenged most institutional designs." Click to read more
Affordable Housing Finance, July 26th, 2012, by Donna Kimura
“Our vision is to bring 65 years of combined experience and innovation to a rapidly changing environment with an organization that has robust financial strength and a deep pool of skilled staff that is well resourced and well experienced to thrive in the future,” said Susan Friedland, executive director of AHA, who will lead the new organization. Click to read more
SF Business Times, July 20th, 2012, by Blanca Torres
“Merging the organizations will create a more impactful, sustainable nonprofit best suited to thrive in the future,” said Susan Friedland, executive director of Affordable Housing Associates, who will eventually lead the joint entity. Click to read more
American Canyon Register, July 19th, 2012, by MICHAEL WATERSON
Councilmembers voted to negotiate a contract with Affordable Housing Associates of Berkeley for the 3.7-acre Valley Vista senior housing project at 31 Theresa Avenue. The nonprofit company was one of nine firms that bid on the project. According to the winning proposal, the project could create 70 affordable units — 60 single-story cottage units and a 10-unit two-story apartment building — with monthly rents in the $430-$875 range. Click to read more
Building in Berkeley will house homeless youth, October 20th, 2011, by Doug Oakley
Things are looking up for 24-year-old Cristina Cross. She has a place to live, a job and is going to school. Cross is one of 15 formerly homeless young people who landed a studio apartment in a new Berkeley building built exclusively for homeless youth, the first of its kind in the city. "I'm so grateful to have a place like this," she said Tuesday, fighting back a sob, during the grand opening of the building." Click to read more
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