Prohousing points
The City of Sunnyvale recently earned top honors from the state for its efforts to implement policies that go above and beyond state housing law to facilitate housing production.
Sunnyvale among 65 jurisdictions in California that have received the Prohousing Designation from Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) since the program began accepting applications in 2021.
With a total of 62 points, the City has the seventh highest score of any jurisdiction and the highest in Santa Clara County. This top score means Sunnyvale will be even more competitive for special funding opportunities, including Prohousing Incentive Program grants, community development, and infrastructure funding programs administered by HCD.
The Prohousing Designation Program was created as part of the California State 2019-20 Budget Act to provide support, incentives and accountability measures to meet California’s housing goals.
In applying for the Prohousing Designation, Sunnyvale highlighted its proactive housing and zoning programs such as requiring 15% Below Market Rate (BMR) inclusionary housing and using city-owned sites for six 100% affordable housing developments.
For more information on Sunnyvale’s housing efforts, visit https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/homes-streets-and-property/housing.
Vintage and yard sale
The Sunnyvale Historical Society is hosting its annual Vintage and Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., in the museum courtyard.
Merchandise is reasonably priced and includes household items, tools, games and puzzles, toys and vintage china, glass and linens.
The sale is planned, organized and set up entirely by volunteers, and profits go toward the museum’s operating budget.
The Heritage Park Museum is located at 570 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. For more information, visit Heritageparkmuseum.org or call 408-749-0220.