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The proposed Gateway Family Redevelopment project (Gateway Family) located at 1345 Willow Road, is a 100% affordable housing project serving families and individuals earning up to 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) in San Mateo County. As part of the City’s Housing Element update process in 2013, the City of Menlo Park identified our site where more affordable housing can be provided through increased density. The property has been rezoned as High Density Residential (R-4-S), permitting 30units/acre. While this would allow for a maximum of 182 units, the proposed redevelopment is for a total of 140 units (net additional units of 58 from the 82 units that are currently on-site). Gateway Family will include the demolition of the existing 82 units, and the new construction of 140 units, which would provide an additional 58 net new units. Of the 140 units, 82 will be set-aside for the existing Gateway families that will be temporarily relocated during construction. The proposed unit composition is 66 1-bedrooms, 50 2-bedrooms, and 24 3-bedrooms. The 24 3-bedroom units are for the existing returning residents of Gateway. There will be no new 3-bedroom units added. In addition to providing 140 affordable homes, the redeveloped community will provide high quality on-site services free of charge to residents. Through its affiliate organization, MidPen Resident Services Corporation, MidPen provides onsite resident support services and programs to help residents advance. MidPen Resident Services has over 65 dedicated staff members and partners with a network of over 200 service providers. Each property has a unique resident services program, tailored to meet the specific population and goals the residents have, whether it is career-advancement, asset building, and/or obtaining self-sufficiency.
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At Gateway Family, the Family Services Program will provide one-on-one support to families to help them address individual needs as well as provide referrals to other program or other community resources. As a part of the plan for our redevelopment, we will be providing adequately-sized spaces for our services programs, including a community room, classroom, teen center, computer lab, fitness room with exercise equipment, outdoor gathering spaces and a play area for kids. In the plans for Gateway Family Housing, a classroom will be provided so MidPen can offer its academically-based after-school program for children living at the property. In addition, the service coordinator will provide adult education, health and wellness, financial literacy and other skill building classes on-site for residents, held at the new community room, computer lab, and fitness room.
The financing for Gateway Family includes Low-income Housing Tax credits (LIHTC), as well as public agencies funding sources. The City of Menlo Park approved a funding commitment of up to $9.3 million in Below Market Rate (BMR) funds. The project has also secured Affordable Housing Funds (AHF) from the County of San Mateo. The project will be restricted by the City of Menlo Park, the County of San Mateo and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee. Regulatory Agreements will be in place for 55 years.
The financing for Gateway Family includes Low-income Housing Tax credits (LIHTC), as well as public agencies funding sources. The City of Menlo Park approved a funding commitment of up to $9.3 million in Below Market Rate (BMR) funds. The project has also secured Affordable Housing Funds (AHF) from the County of San Mateo. The project will be restricted by the City of Menlo Park, the County of San Mateo and the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee. Regulatory Agreements will be in place for 55 years.
MidPen is currently working on closing construction financing for the project. The project is expected to begin construction in June 2021 and finish in March 2023. Please click on “Anticipated Timeline” for information on additional project milestones.
Site area: 3.8
Resident Type: Families and individuals
Proposed Unit Mix: 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3 bedroom apartments for rent
Proposed household Incomes Served: 30% to 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) in San Mateo County. For 2018, this would range from $43,980-$87,960 for a household size of four. The AMI is published annually each year by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies depending on the number of people in the household and the County. Of the 140 new units, 82 will be for the existing households that will be temporarily relocated during construction. These 82 apartments have project-based Section 8 vouchers (PBV), and will continue to have PBV.
Number of stories: 2, 3 and 4 stories.
Resident Type: Families and individuals
Proposed Unit Mix: 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3 bedroom apartments for rent
Proposed household Incomes Served: 30% to 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) in San Mateo County. For 2018, this would range from $43,980-$87,960 for a household size of four. The AMI is published annually each year by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies depending on the number of people in the household and the County. Of the 140 new units, 82 will be for the existing households that will be temporarily relocated during construction. These 82 apartments have project-based Section 8 vouchers (PBV), and will continue to have PBV.
Number of stories: 2, 3 and 4 stories.
About Mithun Architects
Mithun is an integrated design firm dedicated to creating positive change in people’s lives. Through thoughtful design, Mithun’s affordable housing projects lead the way in sustainable design, architectural quality, wellness and neighborhood revitalization, resulting in urban housing that is beautiful, street activating and transit-supportive – nourishing the lives of residents and forming an enduring part of the city fabric. For more information, go to www.mithun.com.
