New Homes, New Hope and more

November 2022

New Homes for South Cooper Mountain

Earlier this month, officials braved the elements to break ground on Goldcrest Apartments: 75 affordable homes for families BRIDGE is developing in Beaverton, OR. Minority, Women and Emerging Small Businesses (MWESB) contractors represent about 39% of the construction team and 82% of professional services for Goldcrest, providing new opportunities and pathways to growth. Photo: Diego G. Diaz.

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100% Affordable Homes on Potrero Hill

In San Francisco, BRIDGE and partners broke ground recently on Potrero Block B, a 157-apartment, 100% affordable housing development for families with low incomes. “This new housing is another step in our commitment to transform Potrero Hill in a way that supports the existing community as we make lasting change,” said Mayor London Breed. “Not only will this new project provide badly needed housing for Potrero residents, it will also serve our families by creating a new on-site childcare facility.” Photo: Julio Cesar Martinez.

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Housing Solutions in Aloha

“Aloha Family Housing is yet another manifestation of what is possible when all of us come together in service to our beloved communities,” said Andrea Bell, Director of Oregon Housing and Community Services. This fall, Director Bell and local partners and dignitaries visited the construction site in the Aloha community of unincorporated Washington County, OR, where BRIDGE is building 82 new homes for families with low incomes.

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Scholarships Make a Difference

In October, BRIDGE awarded $480,000 in competitive scholarships to 53 residents who are pursuing their educational and career goals—the largest annual award total in BRIDGE history—and celebrated scholars at a reception and fundraiser. In addition, BRIDGE published a new report highlighting the range of social and financial impacts that its Colwell business scholarships have on affordable housing residents. Ulises, a resident scholar who aims to be the first in his family to earn a university degree, described in one word what the award means to him: “Hope.” Thank you to our generous donors and sponsors who make these scholarships possible! Photo: Julio Cesar Martinez.

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Portrait of Progress

This fall, Berkeley opened doors to the largest affordable housing development and homeless services center in the city’s history. Berkeley Way Apartments and the Hope Center, a joint development between Berkeley Food & Housing Project and BRIDGE, “transformed a parking lot into a portrait of progress,” said Mayor Jesse Arreguín. Photo: Michael Collopy.

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Sierra Atilano Named EVP

In October, Sierra Atilano joined BRIDGE as Executive Vice President – Head of Development and Southern California. During her career of 25+ years, Sierra has developed more than 3,130 apartment homes in 17 cities across three states, and one million square feet of commercial retail. Prior to BRIDGE, she was Chief Executive Officer of Skid Row Housing Trust. “We’re honored to welcome Sierra to our team,” said Ken Lombard, BRIDGE President and CEO. “She has an outstanding track record of success, with deep experience across all facets of real estate, including new construction and acquisitions, portfolio management, property management, finance and construction. We look forward to her leadership as we execute and grow our entire development pipeline.” Photo: Chris Swainston.