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BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{4 months ago}

Hi John, children and teens living at 440 Arden Way will have ample space on-site to spend their free time. In addition to community/meeting rooms and homework support, they will have access to a residents-only outdoor courtyard complete with furniture and a play area.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{4 months ago}

Hi Dave, we understand we may not have gained your support, but thank you for continuing to engage and share your opinions.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{4 months ago}

Hi Art, thank you for your support. We're happy to hear you are in favor of this project and the benefits it will bring low-income families.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{4 months ago}

Hi Dave, thank you for sharing. The Arden Gardens project plan is actually a student project completed by master's students at the University of California, Berkeley and was never intended to be submitted to the state for consideration. The 2007 plan was used to inform Sacramento's General Plan and recommends the implementation of high-density Transit Oriented Development. This development follows those recommendations and is entirely in compliance with the General Plan. Regarding density, this development is below the maximum density guidelines set by the General Plan.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{4 months ago}

Hi Dave, we will be publishing information about the traffic study on this page shortly.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{4 months ago}

Response: Hi Colleen, since the building is still in the design phase, there is currently no online application or property management information. Once construction begins (anticipated late 2023) we will start an electronic mailing this that you can add yourself to at that time. It will be found at Find Housing - BRIDGE Housing. Once application materials are available, we will notify the electronic mailing list, in addition to typical advertising and outreach. Rent information and qualifying income and eligibility requirements will be published when application materials are ready. Units will be LIHTC restricted and HCV will be accepted. We encourage you to check back on this website or at Find Housing - BRIDGE Housing as we near 2026 (anticipated completion) and construction is underway.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{4 months, 2 weeks ago}

Hi Diane and Elaine, we understand your concern regarding the use of park space. Once constructed, 440 Arden Way will include an outdoor courtyard for residents to enjoy, as well increased green space at the childcare center. In response to concerns around parking, we have increase parking spaces from the original plan and worked with a traffic consultant to ensure minimal impact on traffic in the vicinity of the development. Additionally, new and improved sidewalks and bike paths will allow for safe pedestrian and bicycle travel.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{4 months, 2 weeks ago}

Hi Jane, the BRIDGE team and all architects working on 440 Arden Way are closely following the guidelines set in place by the General Plan. The piece of land is state-owned and has sat vacant for many years. Following Governor Newsom’s executive order for surplus land to be repurposed for affordable housing, BRIDGE was selected based on our proposal to develop 440 Arden Way as permanently affordable multi-family housing. We are unaware of any previous plan for this site. Regarding pedestrian safety, we also hold that as a top priority; the safety of residents and community members is paramount. We are working with Sacramento Public Works and the Parks Department to increase and improve sidewalks and bike paths in the area.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{4 months, 2 weeks ago}

Hi John, the fence currently in place at 492 Arden Way is on a city-owned parcel that is not under BRIDGE control. We share your concern about pedestrian access; and safety is and will continue to be a main concern for this development both during and after construction.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{5 months, 3 weeks ago}

@Dave, it sounds like you’re concerned about the need to ensure this development is safely and professionally managed, and we completely agree about the importance of doing so! While 440 Arden Way isn’t specifically modeled after 1950 Mission, we are extremely proud of that project. 1950 Mission is an award-winning mixed-use development in the Mission District of San Francisco that includes an art gallery, artist studios, café, bicycle repair shop, and daycare center as well as 157 affordable apartments. Over 50% of the units are 2- and 3-bedroom apartments for low-income families, with a subset of those units (20% of the building total) specifically set aside for formerly homeless families. Including formerly homeless families does not mean that the property is “operated like an SRO hotel,” but you’re correct that BRIDGE works closely with the relevant local agency to ensure eligible tenants live within each unit and that the necessary on-site management is provided to ensure resident and community safety. At 440 Arden Way, we’re similarly planning to set aside a portion of units for formerly homeless families and BRIDGE’s dedicated compliance team plan to work closely with the City and County of Sacramento as well as the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency to ensure units are rented to eligible tenants who are screened and referred through the County’s coordinated entry system. We’re also working closely with Lutheran Social Services to provide case management, career counseling, after school programming, and other high-quality supportive services to our future residents on site.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{6 months ago}

Hi Karen, this project is part of an effort from the state to turn unused state and city-owned land into much needed affordable housing for working families. The current design plan reserves 124 units for households who earn between 30% and 60% of the Area Median Income, or between $30,390 and $60,780 for a family of four. Based on the most recent Occupational Employment Statistics survey, these households may work as nursing assistants, in the restaurant industry, retail, and more.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{6 months ago}

Hi Dave, the building will be owned and operated by BRIDGE not affiliated with local employers of future residents. As a non-profit affordable housing developer, BRIDGE is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective housing, and being a responsible steward of public funding. BRIDGE has nearly 40 years of property management experience and today manages over 1,100 units.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{6 months ago}

Thank you for your comments and insights Lana and Kristen, we will continue to keep the addition of pets in mind as we move forward with the project!

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{6 months ago}

Hi Colleen, the resident application for income-eligible individuals and families is expected to open in 2026, following construction of the building. We encourage you to please check back to this website and subscribe to updates to stay up to date on when the application will open.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{6 months ago}

Hi Colleen and Stuart, if you or someone you know is interested in applying for residency at 440 Arden Way, we encourage you to check back at this website and subscribe for updates under the "Updates" tab. Applications for income-qualifying individuals and families are expected to open in 2026, following the completion of the building.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{6 months ago}

Hi Tricia, we agree that green building is incredibly important. This building has an all-electric, energy efficient design. In replacing an unused building with much needed affordable housing, we are increasing green space by including a green courtyard and an outdoor play space at the childcare center.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{6 months ago}

Hi Tricia and T, we understand your concerns regarding traffic and parking. To mitigate these concerns, we are working with a traffic flow consultant and have increased dedicated resident parking.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{6 months ago}

Hi Pat, thank you for your input. While we are unable to limit the building to 2 stories, the BRIDGE team is working closely with local architects to ensure the building fits with the neighborhood and emphasizes local natural elements.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{6 months ago}

Hi Dave, we share your concern regarding responsible use of public subsidy dollars. As a nonprofit affordable housing developer, BRIDGE is committed to providing the highest quality housing at the lowest cost. We continue to work with architects, designers, and more to contain costs.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{6 months ago}

Hi Elaine, we absolutely agree with the need to ensure pedestrian safety. The sidewalks are being designed and constructed by the Sacramento Parks Department, and we are happy to pass your comments and concerns along to them.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{6 months ago}

Hi Stuart, we hear your concerns. We are working to implement feedback from many community members.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{7 months, 1 week ago}

Hi Dave, thank you for your comment. We will share your ideas with the city.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Thank you for sharing Emily and Elaine. We will take a look at the article to understand how we can provide the best community benefits.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Hi John, at this point of design, this is still undecided. It is good to know that there is an interest for pets and we will keep this in mind as we move forward.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Thank you Pat for your comments. At this point of design, we are unable keep a 2 story limit but we acknowledge the beauty and uniqueness of the Woodlake neighborhood and will do our best to highlight this in our design. We hope that we will continue to hear from you and gain your support.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{7 months, 3 weeks ago}

Thank you, Karen and Dave for your comments. We will make notes of your concerns and to the best of our ability add them to a thorough traffic study.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{8 months, 2 weeks ago}

Hi Emily, these are some great ideas and we will definitely keep them in mind! Thank you for your comment.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{8 months, 2 weeks ago}

Thank you for sharing Emily!

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{8 months, 2 weeks ago}

Hi Jane, thank you for sharing the website. We will keep the information mentioned about Woodlake in mind as we continue through the design process.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{10 months, 1 week ago}

Hi Dave, thanks for the feedback. We understand your points here. BRIDGE is partnering Child Action Inc. to ensure that the identified childcare provider meets the needs of the residents of 440 Arden Way and the surrounding neighborhood. As Child Action Inc. is based in Sacramento County and has been in operation for several decades , we are confident in their assessment of the childcare needs for the project.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{10 months, 1 week ago}

Hi Madeline, thanks for your feedback. BRIDGE is committed to designing an attractive building that fits in with the surrounding neighborhood. We are working very close with our architect to achieve this vision.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{10 months, 1 week ago}

Hi John, thank you for your feedback. We'll consider this idea during our design discussions.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{10 months, 1 week ago}

Hi Colleen, the waitlist will open closer to construction completion in early 2024.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{10 months, 1 week ago}

Hi Dave, thank you for your comment here. BRIDGE is onboarding a traffic consultant to prepare a formal traffic study to inform the potential impacts of the development on traffic. We will be sharing this study with the public once available.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{1 year ago}

Dustin, great ideas.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{1 year ago}

Emily, thanks for sending us this resource! We will use it as we plan the historic features of the project.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{1 year ago}

Rob, thanks for your perpective.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{1 year ago}

Rob, thanks for your input.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{1 year ago}

Thanks for sharing your ideas. We will note them when we design the outdoor space.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{1 year ago}

Great idea! In most of our Family buildings we sponsor a "homework club" or other activities for school aged kids.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{1 year ago}

Thanks for your support. We will be working with City staff on pedestrian and cycling access in the vicinity.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{1 year ago}

Coral, we intend to find a daycare tenant for our building.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{1 year ago}

Miriam, we will be working with City staff on pedestrian and cycling access in the vicinity.

BRIDGE Housing Corporation commented on 440 Arden Way ^{1 year ago}

Miriam, thanks for your support! We have heard the feedback and are re-working the design of the building to reflect Art Deco buildings that give the neighborhood its character.