UVA has partnered with Seeds of Hope Silicon Valley and two UVA Alliance members, architect WRNS Studio and civil engineer BKF Engineers, to develop the Corie Court site in San Jose, CA. This is a 26-acre site by the Municipal Golf Course and Coyote Creek. Approximately five (5) acres of the parcel can be developed for 140 - 180 permanent supportive homes and essential support services. The concept is based on the successful model of the Community First! Village in Austin, TX. The Village, which opened in 2015, provides homes for 420 residents on 54 acres of land with an additional 500 residential units in development.
Golden Gateway is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit initiative to repurpose the former Holy Names University campus in the Oakland Hills into the Bay Area's largest workforce training and transitional housing center. Situated on 58.6 acres with 430,000 sq ft across 15 buildings, the campus will integrate industry-aligned training, apprenticeship pathways, employer partnerships, and transitional housing to prepare Transitional-Aged Youth (18–24) and displaced workers for high-demand, AI-resilient careers in sectors including skilled trades, healthcare, clean energy, and public safety.
UVA has partnered with Community Land Trust Association of West Marin (CLAM) to develop housing for 14 farm worker families in West Marin. Phase 1 - Transitional housing for 14 farm worker families was completed and occupied in July 2026. UVA provided development consultation, and UVA Alliance members provided architectural and civil engineering services. Phase 2 - UVA is currently evaluating the viability of modular/factory-built options for the development of permanent housing to replace the transitional units, and will provide Development Management Services with UVA Alliance members providing both architectural and civil engineering services.
UVA has partnered with Community Land Trust Association of West Marin (CLAM) to develop four to six units to house farm worker families. Lease negotiations are currently underway with Catholic Charities of San Francisco, the owner of a 1910s-era structure, the Sacred Heart Rectory, located in Olema. The plan is to renovate the existing building to accommodate nine bedrooms in four to six apartments, each with one or two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a sitting room. The project has been designed and building permits are in hand to begin construction on the project when the lease is executed. The exact configuration could be adapted to the needs of the families that move in, and only minor structural changes will be needed. The units will share an ample kitchen with two refrigerators, two ovens, and a large pantry, with individual pantry storage spaces for each apartment.
The Wellness Ranch is a bold and scalable response for high-impact on the San Francisco Bay Area region’s homelessness crisis. The Ranch offers essential shelter in both interim and permanent supportive housing, paired with extensive personalized programs that support individuals on their path to stability. Set in a peaceful rural environment, it fosters a supportive community where residents can restore dignity, build vital life skills, and take meaningful steps toward independent living. Site search is underway for properties in Marin, Santa Clara, and San Mateo Counties.
UVA partnered with Community Land Trust Association of West Marin (CLAM). A 4-bedroom structure was purchased in near-occupiable condition and is now home to three displaced farm worker families. UVA was instrumental in raising funding to support the purchase of the building.
UVA partnered with Community Land Trust Association of West Marin (CLAM). A 2-bedroom house was purchased in near-occupiable condition and is now home to two displaced farm worker families. UVA was instrumental in raising funding to support the purchase of the building.