Colibrí Commons Opens 180 Affordable Homes in East Palo Alto

San Mateo County officials, housing advocates, and the developer celebrated the completion of Colibrí Commons, a 180-unit affordable housing complex in East Palo Alto. The project aims to help families remain in one of the nation's most expensive housing markets.

- The complex includes nearly 180 affordable homes for local families. - The development is part of a broader affordable housing effort in San Mateo County.

- Since 2013, the county has directed $364 million through its Affordable Housing Fund to support over 5,100 affordable homes. - The total includes $223.7 million generated through the local Measure K half-cent sales tax.

The opening ceremony featured Supervisor Lisa Gauthier, who emphasized that housing is not just shelter but a foundation for stability and opportunity.