Sophie Maguire

Sophie Maguire | Portfolio 2014BA Connecticut College, Dance & Government

Sophie Maguire | Table of Contents

pp 1-9 | Photographyscenes

texturemultiples

death

pp 10-13 | ChoreographyThe Less Vanquished

Close to Nines 55 short stories II

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pp 14-16 | Ceramics

pp 17 | Sketches

pp 18-23 | Planningurban Analytique

client project: abag

set design as part of the space we make | upper jay, ny | August 2012one week collaborative residency culminating in an evening length interactive performancewww.thespacewemake.com professional | Collaborative


Left: Philadelphia, PA | december 2012Right: Brooklyn, NY | february 201335mm DSLR Personal


Left: NYC, NY | february 2013Right: Brussels, Belgium | april 201235mm DSLR Personal

sophie maguire | photography | texture | 5

Left & Right: Joshua Tree, CA | march 201335mm DSLR Personal

sophie maguire | photography | multiples | 6

Left & Right: Oakland, CA | july 201335mm DSLR Personal

sophie maguire | photography | death | 8

Left & RighT: Northampton, MA | october 201135mm DSLR Personal

sophie maguire | choreography | the less vanquished | 10

Connecticut College | Premiered May 2010Costumes, Lighting design, & Choreography: Sophie MaguirePhotos: Adam Campos Academic

sophie maguire | choreography | close to nines | 11

galapagos art space, Brooklyn, NY | Premiered september 2011Costumes, Set design, & Choreography: Sophie MaguirePhotos: Sarah Koshar Professional

sophie maguire | ceramics | 14

January 2013 | Brooklyn, NYHand Build | Clay & GlazePhotos: Alexandra Beuscher Personal


January 2013 | Brooklyn, NYHand Build | Clay & Glaze Personal


January 2013 | Brooklyn, NYHand Build | Clay & GlazePhotos: Alexandra Beuscher Personal

sophie maguire | sketches | 17

July 2013 | Berkeley, CAInk Academic

sophie maguire | planning | urban Analytique | 18

SOUTH SHATTUCKFRAGILITY IN THE FACE OF DEVELOPMENTLucie Charles I Sophie Maguire I Chris Neil I Molly Schmidt I Olivia Walker [IN]CITY 2013

The Edge: Dwight and Shattuck

Conceptualizing Contrast along Shattuck Avenue

Shattuck Avenue has always been a major artery into Downtown Berkeley. Recent plans to revitalize the Berkeley area do not encompass Shattuck south of Dwight creating, a north/south contrast along the Shattuck corridor. This area is characterized by multiple vacancies that open new opportunities for devel-opment. Current South Shattuck residents, businesses and landowners lack a cohesive voice in the area.

Visualizing the Edge

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Shattuck at Haste: Looking North

Shattuck at Parker: Looking South

North Shattuck South ShattuckNorth Shattuck street revitalization due to SOSIP

Shattuck and Haste

South Shattuck streets unchanged, SOSIP ends at DwightShattuck and Parker

Historical Context: A Forgotten Transportation Corridor

South Shattuck Strategic Plan

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July 2013 | UC Berkeley [in]City Summer Institute of City & Regional Planning Group Academic Work

the urban analytique was an intensive exercise in planning research methods, which integrated traditional site research with field observation, data gathering, and graphic representation. through the combination of site visits, data analysis, document review, and geospatial analysis the group investigated the physical, social, institutional, and economic context of particular areas in the city of berkeley.

the project was truly collaborative in nature, with all members taking part in the investigation, research, content, design, and presentation portions of the project.

SOUTH SHATTUCKFRAGILITY IN THE FACE OF DEVELOPMENT

Lucie Charles I Sophie Maguire I Chris Neil I Molly Schmidt I Olivia Walker [IN]CITY 2013 Lucie Charles I Sophie Maguire I Chris Neil I Molly Schmidt I Olivia Walker [IN]CITY 2013

Voices of the Community: Identifying Barriers to Leadership

The number one problem is lack of leadership. -Downtown Business Association (DBA)

2011 ACS 5-year Estimates

http://www.berkeleyside.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-05-Item-17-Quarterly-Economic-Development.pdfhttp://www.downtownberkeley.com/downloads/AnnualReport2011.pdf

$293,200-402,000

$402,001-554,000

$554,001-655,900

$655,901-773,600

$773,601-999,700

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Median Housing Unit Value Types of Owners

ResidentsNeed for affordable housing in the area calls for advocacy. Many residents are new to the area and do not have a vested interest in the neighborhood; the transient nature of housing may affect the neighborhoods ability to find a cohesive voice.

Haakon ThallaugOwner of Viking Trader Furniture

Weve been here for 25 years...I didnt know about that residential development [on Dwight]...any new devel-opment would be gladly welcomed...A few businesses in the area tried to start a sort of business association a few years back, but it didnt really work out...owners are more concerned about their independence...

Graduate StudentLiving on Dwight at Shattuck

Enough market value housing! We need affordable housing for students...Im not afraid to have low income housing in the neighborhood...[it] would create more of a community.

LillianWomens Shelter Resident

Developers have fantasies of peoples salaries in the neighborhood...[they] will just push out low income residents... HUDs budget should be going towardsaffordable housing...

LiliOwner of salon

I dont think anything is going to change... Nothing has changed since 1968.

Tenants Rights Organization on landowner Reza Valiyee

Reza Valiyee is one of Berkeleys largest landlords...he owns 23 properties in the City of Berkeley...Valiyee, who has been cited numerous times for failing to meet housing code, has been a significant drain on the citys resources for many years... Valiyee has a long history of stalling on city-mandated repair.

Business OwnersApathy towards establishing a united voice may result in businesses being picked off one by one by developers. - DBA

LandownersLack of interest in community development allows for developers to have more agency over the nature of proposed development.

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SOUTH SHATTUCKFRAGILITY IN THE FACE OF DEVELOPMENT

Lucie Charles I Sophie Maguire I Chris Neil I Molly Schmidt I Olivia Walker [IN]CITY 2013 Lucie Charles I Sophie Maguire I Chris Neil I Molly Schmidt I Olivia Walker [IN]CITY 2013

2107 DWIGHT

http://www.berkeleyside.com/2013/02/07/1000-apartments-planned-for-downtown-berkeley/ http://www.berkeleyside.com/2013/02/07/1000-apartments-planned-for-downtown-berkeley/

http://www.berkeleyside.com/2013/02/07/1000-apartments-planned-for-downtown-berkeley/

2701 SHATTUCK

2201 DWIGHT

http://www.berkeleyside.com/2013/02/07/1000-apartments-planned-for-downtown-berkeley/

2658/2660 SHATTUCK & 2037 PARKER

www.berkeleyside.comwww.ci.berkeley.ca.us

Increased Affordable Housing

Increased Amenities

Demographic Shifts within the Community

Displacement due to Increased Rent Costs

Increased Competition

Increased Foot Traffic

Increased Revenue

Bought out by Developers

Increased Property Value

Increased Pressure to Sell

Residents Business Owners Landowners

Without participation the needs of the South Shattuck community may not be acknowledged by new development. Unified participation, in the form of a business coalition or a cohesive housing advocacy

organization, could result in more control over the future of the community.

Proposed Developments: Potential Effects on the CommunityHow can the community establish leadership in response to new development?

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2. LANDSCAPE PLANS L2.0 - ILLUSTRATIVE LANDSCAPE PLAN L2.1 - PODIUM LEVEL LANDSCAPE PLAN L2.3 - FIFTH FLOOR LANDSCAPE PLAN L3.1 - PODIUM LEVEL SITE FURNISHINGS PLAN L3.2 - GROUND FLOOR SITE FURNISHINGS PLAN

3. DIAGRAMMATIC SHEETS D001 - SHADOW STUDY - AFTERNOON D002 - SHADOW STUDY - SEASONAL D003 - OPEN SPACE DIAGRAM D004 - APPLICATION FOR ENCROACHMENT

4. ARCHITECTURAL SHEETS A100 NEIGHBORHOOD SCALE SITE PLAN

5. UNIT PLANS U100 UNIT PLANS

A101 GROUND FLOOR PLAN A102 FLOOR 2 PODIUM PLAN A103 FLOOR 3 A104 FLOOR 4 PLAN A105 FLOOR 5 PLAN A106 ROOF PLAN A201 WEST AND NORTH ELEVATIONS A202 SOUTH AND EAST ELEVATIONS A201 BUILDING SECTIONS A204 BUILDING SECTION

TEAM DIRECTORY

DEVELOPER:Axis Development Group, LLC580 California Street, 16th floorSan Francisco, CA 94104

Muhammad A. Nadhiri, Principal-In-ChargeLiz Beaubois, Project Manager(415) 992 - 6997

ARCHITECT:Todd Jersey Architecture1321 8th Street, Suite #2Berkeley, CA 9471

Todd Jersey, Principal(510) 528 - 5477

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT:Bruce Jett Associates, Inc.3 Altarinda RoadOrinda, CA 94563

Bruce Jett, Principal(925) 254 - 5422

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2701 Shattuck Avenue is a proposed mixed-use development at the corner of Shattuck Avenue and Derby Street in Berkeley, CA. The site is roughly 12,000 square feet and located at the southern end of the Shattuck Avenue commercial corridor. The site is zoned C-SA, for South Area Commercial. The last use of the site was an automobile dealership. The site is fairly flat and is currently a paved parking lot with a small, non-descript single story building.

The developer proposes to create a new, dynamic, mixed-use project on this site with 70 residential units (65 studio apartments and 5 one bedroom apartments) above a street-level commercial podium structure with 42 parking spaces and a 4,500 square foot restaurant.

The project is designed to create a safe and lively urban experience at this corner and in the larger South Shattuck Avenue area. The street level restaurant is a large and attractive space designed to accommodate a noteworthy restaurateur. The unusually wide sidewalk along Shattuck will be improved to create a long-desired high-end sidewalk dining experience in Berkeley and help to make this corner location a Berkeley landmark.

After meetings with the Design Review Committee, City Planning Staff, and local neighbors, the developer and designers made extensive changes to the design of the project to better reflect the scale of the residential neighborhood to the east of the property. This most recent design eliminates the mezzanine and lowers the podium level by 6 feet so that the east side podium wall can be lowered from 18 feet to 12 feet, the maximum height of the building on the east side can be lowered by 6 feet, and a 5th level can be added to the Shattuck (west) side of the building. The new 5th level has seven residential units which subsequently increased in height by 5 feet along Shattuck Avenue. By adding the 5th floor units on the Shattuck side we are able to subtract six units from the east side, allowing us the ability to step the massing back at every residential level on that side. This significantly reduces the massing on the side of the building facing the adjacent residential neighborhood.

As has been the case from the first iteration of this project, the modular-residential units that sit atop the commercial podium do so in completely separate masses, none of which has a footprint larger than 4,000 square feet. These masses are separated by 5 feet for circulation between the buildings and on the east side there are two large open space areas of 14-6 wide giving even further relief to the massing of the building facing the residential neighborhood.

A core component of our design is the creation of outdoor spaces which foster social interaction and are easy to for our residents to access and use in the course of their busy lives. To that end, all of our open spaces are integrated into our vertical and horizontal circulation systems. The open space system has three components. (i) A 1,800 square foot courtyard at the residential podium level, where residents can both circulate and con-gregate. (ii) Exterior vertical and horizontal circulation systems which provide access to the residential units above the podium and create a series of nooks where residents can interact (ii) and fifth level gathering spaces. The multilevel open spaces provide urban sanctuaries for residents and, on the fifth floor, add a level of privacy along the paths of circulation.

Other features include a 240 square foot bike locker storage room and an 800 square foot community room. The entire project will be designed and built to the US Green Building Councils LEED Silver standards or equivalent and reflect a commitment to energy saving green design construction and systems.

Exterior Dining Patio 600Exterior Bar Patio 550

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Total Building Area (sf) 34795

Open Space

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Fifth Floor Seating Space1800546

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PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4Approval Status approved under reviewapproved

Zoning mixed-use mixed-usemixed-useresidential

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99 7015581

Affordable Units 9 TBD3126

Parking Spaces 73 35170-1880

Retail Space 5,670 sq ft 2,092 sq ft23,000 sq ft0

Barriers to Completion

recommended for approval

in process of redesign due to DRC feedback

ZAB hearing for procedural error

Unit Mix studios & 1 bedrooms

studios & 1 bedrooms

TBD2 & 4 bedrooms

conditional certification

must meet proposed environmental quotes

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sophie maguire | planning | Client project: abag | 20

The Bay Area has long been fueled by tremendous levels of growth of its diverse population. By 2040, an additional 2.1 million people will call the region home. Providing housing options that are affordable and equitable to all residents will be central to envisioning a sustainable future. This report highlights the diversity of housing issues across the Bay Area through four case studies, chosen by the Association of Bay Area Governments, assessing existing local equitable housing conditions and policy with an eye towards accomodating future growth.Bay Area Housing in Context

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Median Home Value Fair Market Rate

Layers of Fair Housing Policy

Partners of Sustainable Communities Grant1. Association of Bay Area Governments: quality of life in the Bay area2. Metropolitan Transportation Comission: transit3. Great Communities Collaborative: transit, affordability, health4. Urban Habitat: affordability, communities of color5. Council of Community Housing Organizations: affordability

$86,658

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$66,970$65,079

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Median Income by CountyBurden of Rental Costs

Percentage of households paying more than 30% of their gross income on rent and utilities.Housing market levels have gone up significantly for everyone, especially in the Bay Area...

Voices of the Region

In the Bay Area, more than half of all renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, and only 15% of all households can afford a median-priced home.

Housing Equity in the Bay Area

MethodologyMunicipal Analyses of Impediments US Census Data 8 Local Nonproit Interviews City GeneralPlans HMDAHousingMarket Data Site Visitsand PersonalObservation Consolidated Plans 6City OficialInterviews

Paths to Affordable Housing

FEDERAL

CITYCalifornia Fair Employment and Housing Act (1969) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act: Fair Housing Act (1968)

Analysis of HousingImpediments

STATEGeneral Plan Housing Element

Public Private PartnershipsInclusionaryZoning Community EducationDevelopmentVouchers

REGIONAL Regional Prosperity Plan One Bay Area Plan

Lucie Charles | Sophie Maguire | Olivia Walker | Madalyn Vaughn | Ward Wolff [IN]CITY 2013

For this client project the group assessed the existing conditions and need for fair and affordable housing in four bay area cities. using regional plans, city general plans, and interviews with community representatives, we identified the main factors influencing fair and affordable housing in each city. we then visualized these factors by designing and creating maps that grouped together related factors, revealing the intricacies of housing challenges. our findings helped the association of bay area governments (abag) decide how funds affecting housing issues would be allocated within the bay area.

the following boards were presented to abag as a culmination of the project.



The primary challenge in Napa County is that wages and rent do not match up. If people that work here could live here, that would definitely improve the quality of life.

All of your other locations are job hubs, Vallejo is not a job hub. People are not commuting into Vallejo, they are commuting out.

The main communities we serve are immigrant communities and then dealing with cases of disability based discrimination. For disability-based discrimination we usually deal with fighting for reasonable accomodations for these individuals.

In total numbers, seniors with disabilities are most often found in western neighborhoods and in the lowest income census tracts in the Tenderloin, SOMA, Western Addition, and Chinatown.

-San Francisco Analysis of Impediments

Mountain View, representative of a medium city with a strong market, has a growing population with a high percentage of employment in the information and tech fields. The primary housing equity issues revolve around the dominant tech industry in the area and the resulting income gap.

Napa, on the rural end of the spectrum, is characterized by its tourist and viticulture markets; however, affordable housing is limited for those working in the tourism sector. Resulting fair housing issues include overcrowding, a high dissimilarity index for the Hispanic/Latino communities, and denials based on familial status.

The Western Addition of San Francisco has a dense population with relatively low-income households, as well as a large number of senior and disabled residents. The area is one of the main beneficiaries of public assistance for affordable housing. The rising costs of construction hinder building maintenance, in addition to the necessary rehabilitation of deteriorating stock.

Vallejo, a medium city, is one of the most diverse communities of the Bay Area. It was one of hardest-hit cities during the recession, and the largest California city to declare bankruptcy in 2008. Impediments to increased affordable housing reflect its previous economic downturn and concentrations of racially segregated areas of poverty.

City-Identified Impediments

HUD requires applicants for the Sustainable Communities Grant to produce an Analysis of Impediments (AI), including:1. Review of a State or Entitlement jurisdictions laws, regulations, and administrative policies, procedures, and practices2. How existing law affects the location, availability, and accessibility of housing3. An evaluation of conditions, both public and private, affecting fair housing choice for all protected classes4. An assessment of the availability of affordable, accessible housing in a range of unit sizes.Urban

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Housing Equity in the Bay AreaAnalysis of Impediments (AI)

*San Francisco estimates

Four Case Studies Chosen by Urban Form

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A disproportionate number of voucher holders live in low-income neighborhoods like Bayview, SOMA, and the Western Addition.


Elementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolLow Academic Performance (API < 500)Medium Academic Performance (500 < API > 800)High Academic Performance (API > 800) 111-254 incidents per block per month255-329 incidents per block per month330+ incidents per block per month0-110 incidents per block per month

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Percentage of Senior Households0% - 13%13% - 22%22% - 34 %34 % - 61 %Number of Disabled Adults 0-600601 - 12381239 - 2480

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...neighborhoods surrounding the downtown core-including North Beach, the Western Addition, and the Marina--all feature homeownership rates below 30%.


Transit and Job Centers Market Factors

New Developments & Code Violations

Western Addition, San Francisco

Vulnerable Populations

Median rents are low due to the high amount of assisted housing in the Western Addition, yet rent costs still do not fall within the HUD definition of affordability for residents.

Elderly and disabled people face barriers to adequate and affordable housing. The minority residents experience difficulty securing home loans. Vulnerable and minority populations are concentrated in the lower income areas.

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Vulnerable Populations in a Changing City

Median Gross Rents

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SF AI, mappery.com/map-of/San-Francisco-Public-Transportation-map

ACS 2006-2011, Census 2000SF AI, sf-planning.org, http://www.bayareavision.org/pda/san-francisco/downtown-neighborhoods/ HMDA 2007

Trulia.com, Movoto for API

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$ 2074 - $ 35641$ 35642 - $ 53904$ 53905 - $ 64896$ 64897 - $ 77611$ 77612 - $ 85740

Median Income of HouseholdsSection 8 Units Subsidized Rental Housing : MOH-fundedSFRA-funded SFHA Senior PropertiesSFHA Family Properties

Public Housing :

Assisted Housing & Income

SF AI 2012, ACS 2006-2011

http://www.jettingaround.com http://www.lickriver.com

This area is highlighted by two medical centers, which are the primary sources of employment. Accessibility to transportation and the downtown area makes the area a desirable location, despite low academic performance and high crime rates.


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ACS 2006-2011, Mountain View AI

"The main communities we serve I would say are immigrant communities and then dealing with cases of disability based discrimination. For disability-based discrimination we usually deal with fighting for reasonable accommodations for these individuals."

"Housing market levels have gone up significantly for everyone and especially in Mountain View. Landlords are taking advantage of this gap in the market through predatory habitability meaning that landlords take advantage of people they know don't have the ability to fight back."

"Mountain View is a higher income area than the other areas we serve. We serve the very low and moderately low income residents in the area. The median income in Mountain View is around $101,000; so, we serve those who make below 50% of that."

Conlicting Realities in a Strong Housing MarketMountain View, Santa Clara County

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Bus Routes

Health Facilities

Elementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolLow Academic Performance (API < 500)

Medium Academic Performance (500 < API > 800)

High Academic Performance (API > 800)

Major Employers

Transit & Amenities

Home Loan Denial

Median Gross Rent

Cuesta Dr

Old Middleield Way

W Middleield Rd

E Middleield Rd

Central Expy

California Street

W El Camino Real

N Shoreline B

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S Shoreline Blvd

Castro St

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No Group over 50%White over 50%Asian over 50%Hispanic over 50%

Race Distribution

3 - 14%15 - 28%29 - 36 %

Percentage of People Speaking English less than Very Well

Similar to the rest of the Bay Area, rent is high in Mountain View. Affordable housing is concentrated in areas of low income. Dense populations with higher income create the income gap that has begun to characterize the Mountain View community.

Mountain View is a culturally diverse community. Despite this diversity, the area still has concentrated racial populations. Low English proiciency is also a barrier to accessing housing rights.

Major tech industries define the job market in Mountain View. Though these high income jobs skew the housing market, leaving vulnerable populations in the area such as disabled and elderly residents to face major barriers inding suitable housing.

Race Distribution & English Proficiency

Cuesta Dr

Old Middleield Way

W Middleield Rd

E Middleield Rd

Central Expy

California Street

W El Camino Real

N Shoreline Blv

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Castro St

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Calderon Ave

$ 1537 - 1738$ 1357 - 1536$ 1126 - 1356$ 1119 - 1125

$ 1739 - 1938

Median Gross Rent

ACS 2006-2011

HMDA 2007

Mountain View AI ACS 2006-2011, Census 2000

Mountain View AI, ACS 2006-2011

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Cuesta Dr

Old Middleield Way

W Middleield Rd

E Middleield Rd

Central Expy

California Street

W El Camino Real

N Shoreline Blv

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S Shoreline Blvd

Castro St

San

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Calderon Ave$ 2074 - 35641$ 35642 - 53904$ 53905 - 64896$ 64897 - 77611$ 77612 - 85740

Median Income

Affordable Housing Developments

Community Care Facilities :

Adult Residential Care

Group Home

Residential Care Facility for the Elderly

New Housing Developments:

Counsel approvedAwaiting counsel approvalPriority Dev. Area

http://www.bayareavision.org/pda/san-ta-clara-county/mountain-view/whisman-station/

Housing & Income


People working in other areas and living in Vallejo has created a huge problem with economic disparity in Vallejo because it's not indigenous. We desperately need an industry here.

"One of the impediments to providing more affordable housing is the community is very against it, over the years it has gotten a bad name. There is a lot of room for education."

"There is a decent amount of affordable housing in Vallejo, but there is always a need for more. We have a pretty big homeless population... Ive worked in other areas, but the strong opinion against affordable housing from the community here is the most Ive seen."

Vallejo, Solano CountyBarriers to Development in a Divided Landscape

Dwight D. Eisen

hower Hwy

Sonoma Blvd

Lincoln Hwy

Broadway St

Redwood St

Wilson AveTennessee St Columbus Pkwy

Ascot Pkwy

Oakwood Ave

Sonoma Blvd

Georgia StCurtola Pkwy

$ 14056 - 31413$ 31414 - 51397$ 51398 - 62526$ 62527 - 74327$ 74328 - 115323Planned Development Residential (approved)Mixed Use Planned Developments (approved)Medium Density Residential Opportunity High Density Residential Opportunity Planned Development Residential Opportunity Mixed Use Planned Development Opportunity

Dwight D. Eisen

hower Hwy

Sonoma Blvd

Lincoln Hwy

Broadway St

Redwood St

Wilson Ave

Tennessee St Columbus Pkwy

Ascot Pkwy

Oakwood Ave

Sonoma Blvd


$ 1222-1435$ 1067-1221$ 829-1066$ 659-828$ 1436-1794no data

$ 356601-423400$ 301501-356600$ 94201-301500$ 32800-94200

$ 423401-574200no dataElementary SchoolMiddle SchoolHigh SchoolLow Academic Performance (API < 500)Medium Academic Performance (500 < API > 800)High Academic Performance (API > 800)

Dwight D. Eisen

hower Hwy

Sonoma Blvd

Lincoln Hwy

Broadway St

Redwood St

Wilson Ave


Ascot Pkwy

Oakwood Ave

Sonoma Blvd


Transit Centers Employment Centers

Dwight D. Eisen

hower Hwy

Sonoma Blvd

Lincoln Hwy

Broadway St

Redwood St

Wilson Ave


Ascot Pkwy

Oakwood Ave

Sonoma Blvd


AH & Minority Concentrations

Median Income & DevelopmentMedian Gross Rent

Education & Median Home Value

Transit & Employment

Planned and prospective residential developments are located on the periphery of high income and rent areas. This trend reflects the NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) sentiment. It is difficult to find support for high and medium density residential developments because of strict zoning ordinances.

Vallejos affordable housing is concentrated in areas inhabited by the African American, Hispanic, and Asian communities. These areas are located near bus lines connecting residents to jobs outside of Vallejo. Residents are employed outside of Vallejo due to a lack of industry.

Home Loan DenialVallejos well-performing schools correspond to areas of higher home value. These are also areas where minorities experience a significantly larger amount of home loan denials relative to their white neighbors, proving that higher income areas have a NIMBY mindset.

HMDA 2007

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2010 Census, Vallejo Housing Element 2009-2014, http://www.bayareavision.org/pda/sola-no-county/vallejo/waterfront-vallejo/

2010 Census and Vallejo Housing Element 2009-2014

65.9-77.0999%58.1-65.8999%50.8-58.0999%22.5-50.7999%

77.1-87%Affordable Housing DevelopmentsPriority Dev. Area

Dwight D. Eisen

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Sonoma Blvd

Lincoln Hwy

Broadway St

Redwood St

Wilson Ave


Ascot Pkwy

Oakwood Ave

Sonoma Blvd


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Minority Rate / White Rate

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Salvador Ave

Trower Ave

Redwood Rd

Lincoln AvePueblo AveW Pueblo Ave

Browns Valley Rd

Laurel St

W Imola Ave

1st St2nd St3rd St

Foster Rd

Jefferson Rd

Coombs St

S Jefferson Rd

Soscol AveSoscol Ave

Main St

Silverado TrailNapa Vallejo Hwy

S Napa Vallejo Hwy

Linda Vista Ave

Buhman Ave

St Helena Hwy

Combsville Rd

Jefferson Rd

Trancas Rd

California Blvd

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Employment Centers 25% to 50% Hispanic/ LatinoMore than 50% Hispanic/ LatinoLess than 25% Hispanic/ LatinoLow-Income HousingInclusionary Housing

Salvador Ave

Trower Ave

Redwood Rd


Browns Valley Rd

Laurel St

W Imola Ave

1st St2nd St3rd St

Foster Rd

Jefferson Rd

Coombs St

S Jefferson Rd


Main St


S Napa Vallejo Hwy

Linda Vista Ave

Buhman Ave

St Helena Hwy

Combsville Rd

Jefferson Rd

Trancas Rd

California Blvd

It really just depends what your population is that determines what kind of discrimination you face. With our county being agricultural, we have a lot of undocumented immigrants because of the nature of the industries that are provided. That is why we deal mainly with national origin and familial status complaints.

Napa is a service-oriented place, so we have a lot of people that work in hospitality. They make decent money, but not enough to live in a place like Napa. People should be able to live near where they work, its that simple.

The primary challenge in Napa County is that wages and rent do not match up. If people that work here could live here, that would definitely improve the quality of life.

Napa, Napa County

Transit & Job Centers

0-12%13-25%26-32%33-42%43-68%

Salvador Ave

Trower Ave

Redwood Rd


Browns Valley Rd

Laurel St

W Imola Ave

1st St2nd St3rd St

Foster Rd

Jefferson Rd

Coombs St

S Jefferson Rd


Main St


S Napa Vallejo Hwy

Linda Vista Ave

Buhman Ave

St Helena Hwy

Combsville Rd

Jefferson Rd

Trancas Rd

California Blvd

English Proficiency Loan Inequality

Dissimilarity & AH

Concentrations of low income residents and available affordable housing are located in the downtown area. These residents are most likely to be traveling outside of the downtown area to their jobs in the agricultural or service industries. Areas of higher median income and rent are more prevalent the farther one travels from downtown.

Napa is characterized by its fairly large Hispanic and Latino communities. These communities are geographically concentrated in the downtown area where the majority of affordable housing exists. The downtown area is served by an efficient bus system connecting Napa to neighboring cities.

A high percentage of Hispanic residents do not have English proficiency. Because of the language barrier, awareness of fair housing rights is low. However, even when aware of fair housing rights, residents fear issuing complaints due to limited rental affordable housing. Similarly, it is more difficult for minority residents to obtain home ownership loans, perhaps due to various degrees ofdiscrimination.

Diverse Needs in a Rural Economy

no data$692-744$745-1100$1101-1240$1241-1417$1418-1755

Salvador Ave

Trower Ave

Redwood Rd


Browns Valley Rd

Laurel St

W Imola Ave

1st St2nd St3rd St

Foster Rd

Jefferson Rd

Coombs St

S Jefferson Rd


Main St


S Napa Vallejo Hwy

Linda Vista Ave

Buhman Ave

St Helena Hwy

Combsville Rd

Jefferson Rd

Trancas Rd

California Blvd

Median Gross Rent

ACS 2006-2011

http://www.countyofnapa.org/CEO/housingfundprojects/

ACS 2006 ACS 2006

Napa AI

no data$ 0-4083$4084-52470$52471-61910$61911-79032$79033-104038

Salvador Ave

Trower Ave

Redwood Rd


Browns Valley Rd

Laurel St

W Imola Ave

1st St2nd St3rd St

Foster Rd

Jefferson Rd

Coombs St

S Jefferson Rd


Main St


S Napa Vallejo Hwy

Linda Vista Ave

Buhman Ave

St Helena Hwy

Combsville Rd

Jefferson Rd

Trancas Rd

California Blvd

Median Income

ACS 2006-2011countyofnapa.org activerain.com

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0% - 10%10% - 30%30% - 40%More than 40%

Denial Rate of Home Purchase Loans to Hispanic Applicants

Salvador Ave

Trower Ave

Redwood Rd


Browns Valley Rd

Laurel St

W Imola Ave

1st St2nd St3rd St

Foster Rd

Jefferson Rd

Coombs St

S Jefferson Rd


Main St


S Napa Vallejo Hwy

Linda Vista Ave

Buhman Ave

St Helena Hwy

Combsville Rd

Jefferson Rd

Trancas Rd

California Blvd

ridethevine.com


Median income is skewed because of high income jobs in the tech industryHousing policies do not reflect the needs of the population

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Promoting education of fair-housing rights to Hispanic communities and facilitating an inclusive mindset change within the majority populations regarding the need for affordable housing

1. Areas of low English proficiency are not aware of their fair housing rights.2. Agricultural and tourist industry work-ers can not afford housing in the area.3. Community does not want affordable housing in their community.

Making changes at the policy level to improve access to fair and affordable housing for vulnerable populations and low income residents, and assisting minority groups to access their housing rights and navigate loan application procedures

There is a need for multi-family housingAffordable housing has to be built in the City of Napa not Napa CountyEconomic reliance on low-income workers

A diverse community with diverse needsPotential for upgrade of existing housing stockPervasive NIMBY-ismAwareness

Revitalization

Access

IntegrationRevitalizing existing structures to match the needs of disabled residents and supporting community organizations in their efforts to increase outreach and empower vulnerable and low income communities

Improving housing stock, bolstering the downtown economy, and acknowledging the need for high and medium density development

1. High degree of gentrification impacting housing affordability2. Inability of disabled residents to find suitable housing due to historical housing stock and building code violations 3. High concentration of blighted housing relative to rest of city1. Immigrant reliance on cash economy prevents eligibility for loans and grants2. Tech industry influence on the housing market3. Racial concentrations inability to access housing rights and procedures4. Poor access to accomodations for disabled population1. Current zoning ordinances that inhibit high and medium density developments2. No unique economic industry in Vallejo3. No inclusionary housing ordinances

Gaps in Housing EquityLooking to the Future

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Gaps OpportunitiesConsiderations

Each of the four case studies provide a framework for looking at diverse housing issues in the Bay Area, highlighting local examples of gaps in housing equity that are representative of the entire region. Our analysis of these gaps has offered a lens specific to each case study, through which opportunities for future development may be examined. History of displacement due to urban renewal plansCurrent high concentrations of affordable housing create divides within the area

Lucie Charles | Sophie Maguire | Olivia Walker | Madalyn Vaughn | Ward Wolff [IN]CITY 2013Instructors: H. Burga | W. Logan | G. Wessel | E. Abuhamdi



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