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As the Marin Housing Authority, we are deeply committed to assisting low and moderate-income residents of Marin County and maintaining high-quality affordable housing. It is with great pride that we introduce this video from KPIX, CBS News Bay Area, which highlights a monumental effort central to our mission: the revitalization of the historic Golden Gate Village within Marin City. Marin City is not just a neighborhood; it is Marin County's only true African American enclave, a community with a rich and vital past. Dating back 83 years to World War II, it was established seemingly overnight as the Marinship shipbuilding operation surged into action, bringing African American workers from the Deep South who sought a better life away from the oppression of the Jim Crow era. The housing built in Marin City, including Golden Gate Village, was once considered a model for the rest of the country, providing homes for new generations of Black Marin residents. We are thrilled to announce that funding has been secured to completely renovate every housing unit in Golden Gate Village, a project valued at $85 million to renovate 88 existing units. This comprehensive renovation reflects our dedication to preserving history; it's about safeguarding a living monument to people who sought a better life, and ensuring that second and third generations can continue to call this community home. This effort ensures decent, safe, and sanitary housing for our residents, preserving the community's past while protecting its future. 

MARIN CITY, CA – The revitalization of the historic Golden Gate Village is moving from plans to reality. The community has received an award reservation of tax credits and bonds from the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) and California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (CDLAC), unlocking a key piece of financing needed to start Phase 1 of the revitalization in early 2026 . Planning for remaining phases is anticipated to start as soon as 2027. Phase 1 will focus on a portion of the property’s historic mid-century low-rise buildings, delivering upgraded kitchens and bathrooms, enhanced building safety features, energy-efficiency improvements, and refreshed outdoor spaces. These long-awaited repairs reflect years of collaboration, planning, and input from residents who helped shape the vision for revitalization. “This award marks the beginning of a transformative period for Golden Gate Village. It allows us to move forward with the first phase of revitalization, ensuring our current residents will have comfortable, modern apartments, and Golden Gate Village will continue to be a vibrant community for families for years to come,” said Stephanie Moulton-Peters, Marin County District 3 Supervisor and Chair of the Marin Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. "This milestone reflects years of work pulling together multiple layers of funding and planning,” said Kimberly Carroll, Executive Director of the Marin Housing Authority. “It’s a complicated process, and we’re grateful to the residents, our partners, staff and community advocates who have stayed engaged and pushed this project forward." This milestone builds on years of collaboration among Marin Housing Authority, the residents of Golden Gate Village, and Burbank Housing to keep the project moving forward. “Golden Gate Village is such an important part of Marin City’s history, and we’re honored to be a part of its future,” said Larry Florin, CEO and President at Burbank Housing. “Residents have shared their ideas and hopes for the community for years, and we’re eager to finally get started on the work they have helped shape.” As planning for Phase 1 moves forward, Burbank Housing and Marin Housing Authority will continue working closely with residents to prepare for the next steps, including temporary relocation, revitalization, and their return to a newly refurbished home. For residents like Neil Hammari, who has lived in the community for over a decade, the improvements are a welcome change. “We’ve been living in Golden Gate Village for 13 years now, and it’s been such a blessing for my family,” said longtime resident Neil Hammari. “We know we’re going to have to move out for the remodeling because there are a lot of deep repairs needed in the bathrooms and kitchens. But overall, we love this housing situation and look forward to moving back into a home with new countertops and new updates, and to spending many more years here.” For more information about the revitalization of Golden Gate Village, visit our golden-gate-village-revitalization page or email GGV-Project@burbankhousing.org . About Golden Gate Village Built in 1961 and designed by Frank Lloyd Wright protégé Aaron Green, Golden Gate Village was created to house workers after World War II. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 296-unit community remains home to nearly 300 low-income families. The revitalization of Golden Gate Village aims to preserve this vital housing resource, retain its historic character, and ensure long-term affordability for generations to come. About Burbank Housing Burbank Housing is a nonprofit affordable housing provider with over 40 years of experience building, rehabilitating, and managing affordable communities across the North Bay. Known for its commitment to long-term community partnerships, Burbank Housing was selected by the Marin Housing Authority to lead the revitalization of Golden Gate Village following a public process. The selection of Burbank Housing aligns with the Resident Plan’s priorities for Golden Gate Village, which center on community input, preservation, and affordability. About Marin Housing Authority MHA has served as Marin County’s public housing agency, providing affordable housing solutions and rental assistance to low-income residents since 1942. As the owner and operator of Golden Gate Village, MHA administers federal housing programs, manages public housing developments, and works to preserve and develop affordable housing opportunities throughout Marin County.

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PUBLIC NOTICE BY THE MARIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY OF A POSTING FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT AND SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF THE FIVE-YEAR PLAN AND ANNUAL PLAN UPDATE FOR 2026-2030 The Marin County Housing Authority announces that the draft Five Year Plan and Annual Plan Update for 2026-2030, as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is available as of July 31, 2025 for a 45-day public review. The comment period runs from July 31, 2025 through September 14, 2025. The Five-Year Plan and Annual Plan Update describes the strategy to carry out federal programs, indicates the general priorities for allocating funds and describes the basis for assigning the funding to each priority. The document includes a description of the proposed activities, funded with the HUD Community Development formula grant funds during the upcoming program years ( January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2030 ) to address priorities. The Marin County Housing Authority is vitally interested in improving and increasing communication with Marin County citizens in the area of housing, community development, and economic development. The Five-Year Plan and Annual Plan Update is available for public review as of July 31, 2025 on the Marin County Housing Authority website at: www.marinhousing.org . People wishing to submit written comments during the 45-day public review and comment period may mail them, postmarked no later than September 14, 2025 , to the following address: Marin County Housing Authority Attention: Kathleen Wyatt 4020 Civic Center Drive San Rafael, CA 94903 The Board of Commissioners will be considering the Five-Year Plan and Annual Plan Update for approval and submission to HUD by October 18, 2025. If you want to submit written comments to be considered by the Housing Authority Board, please email them to kbaird@marinhousing.org or kwyatt@marinhousing.org by September 1, 2025 . The public hearing will be held at the following location and time: Marin County Civic Center 3501 Civic Center Drive Board Chambers, Room 330 San Rafael, CA 94903 Date: September 16, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. or via Zoom. Please see marinhousing.org for more details.

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On March 12, our Executive Director Kimberly Carroll and Tenant Commissioners Sarah Canson and Homer Hall took part in NAHRO's annual Capitol Hill Day, held during the 2025 Washington Conference. Hill Day offers NAHRO members from across the country the chance to meet directly with lawmakers and discuss pressing issues related to affordable housing and community development. This year, NAHRO partnered with Advocacy Associates to coordinate meetings with congressional offices on behalf of conference attendees. Our delegation was proud to represent our community and bring the voices of residents directly to Capitol Hill. One highlight of the day was our meeting with U.S. Congressman Jared Huffman, where we shared local stories and advocated for continued federal support of housing programs. The opportunity to engage in face-to-face dialogue with legislators was both meaningful and energizing for our team.

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