Sunnyvale recognized by state for prohousing efforts

Prohousing points The City of Sunnyvale not long ago earned top honors from the state for its efforts to implement policies that go above and beyond state housing law to facilitate housing production Related Articles Train Day pulling in to Los Altos History Museum on Sept Students from Taipei City present STEAM-powered projects in San Jose Local international acts coming to Campbell s Heritage Theatre Voice of the Revolution in concert in Campbell Sept Comic-Con Africa draws thousands of fans and cosplayers to Johannesburg Sunnyvale among jurisdictions in California that have received the Prohousing Designation from Gov Gavin Newsom and the Department of Housing and Society Evolution HCD since the initiative began accepting applications in With a total of points the City has the seventh highest tally of any jurisdiction and the highest in Santa Clara County This top result means Sunnyvale will be even more competitive for special funding opportunities including Prohousing Incentive Venture grants district advancement and infrastructure funding programs administered by HCD The Prohousing Designation Venture was created as part of the California State - Budget Act to provide encouragement 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 Below Territory Rate BMR inclusionary housing and using city-owned sites for six 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 a m - 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 participants and profits go toward the museum s operating budget The Heritage Park Museum is located at E Remington Drive Sunnyvale For more information visit Heritageparkmuseum org or call - -