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Mayor London Breed Celebrates Grand Opening of Treasure Island’s New 100% Affordable Housing Project

On Wednesday, Mayor London N. Breed and representatives from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) joined City officials, community leaders, and housing advocates to celebrate the grand opening of Star View Court, a new 100% family-oriented affordable housing project on Treasure Island.

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October 18, 2024

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Star View Court offers 138 new affordable homes for formerly homeless families and legacy Treasure Island households

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Located at 78 Johnson St., Star View Court is a seven-story, 138-unit development offering homes designated for formerly homeless families, legacy Treasure Island households, and households earning between 50-80% of the area median income.

It’s also the second affordable housing project to finish construction as part of a larger plan to revitalize and further develop Treasure Island.

“We are transforming Treasure Island into a premier, 21st century neighborhood right in the middle of the San Francisco Bay,” said Mayor London Breed. “Star View Court will deliver affordable housing as part of our broader revitalization project that will serve all San Franciscans.

“This is an exciting milestone in our long-term vision that will include more than 300 acres of parks, open trails, restaurants, public art, and the future home of Bay FC’s training complex. But it takes more than the City to do this work – I want to thank the community for their support, as well as our state partners who are providing critical financial support for this project and others throughout San Francisco.”

Star View Court is part of the greater Treasure Island Revitalization Plan, a development agreement between the Treasure Island Development Authority (TIDA) and Treasure Island Community Development (TICD).

This plan includes 8,000 new residential units for more than 18,000 residents, including a minimum of 435 new units that will be prioritizing homeless households to be developed by One Treasure Island member organizations, such as Mercy Housing and Catholic Charities.

The entire Treasure Island project, once completed, will add more than 2,000 below-market-rate homes to San Francisco’s affordable housing portfolio.

“Treasure Island is becoming a model for San Francisco’s future, where growth and community go hand in hand,” said District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey. “The opening of Star View Court marks a significant milestone as one of the first 100% affordable housing developments on the Island. This project is not only helping to address our city’s housing needs but will also provide a stable and supportive community for current and future residents for years to come.”

“Star View Court represents a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to provide stable, supportive housing for those in need. Overall, our vision is that Treasure Island will become a lively, diverse, mixed-income neighborhood with Star View Court at its heart,” said Nella Goncalves, co-executive director of One Treasure Island.

Increasing housing affordable to lower-income and vulnerable residents is a key priority in the City’s Housing Element which calls for additional funding for affordable housing production and preservation, as well as Breed’s Housing for All Executive Directive that sets out the steps the City will take to meet the bold goal of allowing for 82,000 new homes to be built over the next eight years.

Star View Court was developed by Mercy Housing California in collaboration with Catholic Charities. The new building features a secure courtyard and bicycle parking, parking garage, laundry facilities, and community-serving spaces, including a teen lounge and a community kitchen.

With residents now moved in, Mercy Housing will continue to provide property management services while counselors from Catholic Charities provide on-site support to residents in their new homes and connect households to social services.

“I have been working at Catholic Charities for nearly 30 years. This is one of my proudest days. There are solutions to homelessness when you dream big and get things done,” said Ellen Hammerle, Ph.D, chief executive officer of Catholic Charities of San Francisco. “Catholic Charities plays a key role in keeping families housed in the Bay Area. Our partnership with Mercy Housing, the Treasure Island Development Authority, and One Treasure Island means that 138 households now have a future full of dignity, permanency, and belonging.”

“This beautiful, newly constructed building is a crucial step toward ensuring that all individuals, regardless of age or background, have access to safe, affordable housing in San Francisco,” said Doug Shoemaker, president at Mercy Housing California. “Treasure Island is a more vibrant place now that residents have moved into Star View Court.”

Star View Court was funded in part by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) through the voter-approved 2019 Affordable Housing General Obligation Bond, with additional financing support from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) via the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program and the California Housing Accelerator fund, a state program that aimed to reduce the backlog of affordable housing projects that were stalled in the funding pipeline.

“The Accelerator program does just what the name implies,” said HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez. “This program lets us kick-start shovel-ready projects that otherwise may have been derailed by funding gaps. Now Star View Court stands as the core of what will grow into a revitalized Treasure Island community and a true home for so many who have fought to remain in San Francisco despite rising costs.”

The name “Star View Court” highlights the building’s view of the San Francisco Bay and pays tribute to the former Star Barracks that housed enlisted military personnel when Treasure Island was an active military base. Star View Court was designed by Paulett Taggart Architects, a woman-owned San Francisco firm, and constructed by local general contractor Nibbi Brothers. Local firms Community Economica Inc., Gubb & Barshay, and Rockridge Geotechnical were also enlisted on the project.

Both Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island are being transformed into an environmentally sustainable new 21st-century San Francisco neighborhoods in the middle of San Francisco Bay.

In addition to Star View Court, the larger revitalization project also includes 300 acres of parks, trails and open spaces, with new restaurants and shops, and public art installations.

Bay FC, the new women’s professional soccer franchise representing the Bay Area in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), in September announced the franchise’s plans for the location of Bay FC’s new permanent training facility on Treasure Island.

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Since Ticketmaster and Live Nation merged in 2010, ticket prices have jumped more than 150 percent. Activities that once fit a family’s budget now take significant disposable income that most working families simply don’t have. The problem is compounded by a system that has tilted access toward the wealthy and white-collar workers. If you have a fancy credit card, you get “presale access,” and if you work in an office instead of a warehouse, you might be able to wait in an online queue to buy a ticket. Access now means privilege.

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By Bishop Joseph Simmons, Senior Pastor, Greater St. Paul Baptist Church, Oakland

As a pastor, I believe in the power that a sense of community can have on improving people’s lives. Live events are one of the few places where people from different backgrounds and ages can share the same space and experience – where construction workers sit next to lawyers at a concert, and teenagers enjoy a basketball game with their grandparents. Yet, over the past decade, I’ve witnessed these experiences – the concerts, games, and cultural events where we gather – become increasingly unaffordable, and it is a shame.

These moments of connection matter as they form part of the fabric that holds communities together. But that fabric is fraying because of Ticketmaster/Live Nation’s unchecked control over access to live events. Unfortunately, AB 1349 would only further entrench their corporate power over our spaces.

Power over live events is concentrated in a single corporate entity, and this regime operates without transparency or accountability – much like a dictator. Ticketmaster controls 80 percent of first-sale tickets and nearly a third of resale tickets, but they still want more. More power, more control for Ticketmaster means higher prices and less access for consumers. It’s the agenda they are pushing nationally, with the help of former Trump political operatives, who are quietly trying to undo the antitrust lawsuit launched against Ticketmaster/Live Nation under President Biden’s DOJ.

That’s why I’m deeply concerned about AB 1349 in its current form. Rather than reining in Ticketmaster’s power, the bill risks strengthening it, aligning with Trump. AB 1349 gives Ticketmaster the ability to control a consumer’s ticket forever by granting Ticketmaster’s regime new powers in state law to prevent consumers from reselling or giving away their tickets. It also creates new pathways for Ticketmaster to discriminate and retaliate against consumers who choose to shop around for the best service and fees on resale platforms that aren’t yet controlled by Ticketmaster. These provisions are anti-consumer and anti-democratic.

California has an opportunity to stand with consumers, to demand transparency, and to restore genuine competition in this industry. But that requires legislation developed with input from the community and faith leaders, not proposals backed by the very company causing the harm.

Will our laws reflect fairness, inclusion, and accountability? Or will we let corporate interests tighten their grip on spaces that should belong to everyone? I, for one, support the former and encourage the California Legislature to reject AB 1349 outright or amend it to remove any provisions that expand Ticketmaster’s control. I also urge community members to contact their representatives and advocate for accessible, inclusive live events for all Californians. Let’s work together to ensure these gathering spaces remain open and welcoming to everyone, regardless of income or background.

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Pastor Hall also gave a message of encouragement to the crowd, thanking Jesus for the “best year of their lives.” He asked each of the children what they wanted to be when they grow up.

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From top left: Pastor David Hall asking the children what they want to be when they grow up. Worship team Jake Monaghan, Ruby Friedman, and Keri Carpenter. Children lining up to receive their presents. Photos by Godfrey Lee.

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Big God Ministries, pastored by David Hall, gave toys to the children in Marin City on Monday, Dec. 15, on the lawn near the corner of Drake Avenue and Donahue Street.

Pastor Hall also gave a message of encouragement to the crowd, thanking Jesus for the “best year of their lives.” He asked each of the children what they wanted to be when they grew up.

Around 75 parents and children were there to receive the presents, which consisted mainly of Gideon Bibles, Cat in the Hat pillows, Barbie dolls, Tonka trucks, and Lego building sets.

A half dozen volunteers from the Big God Ministry, including Donnie Roary, helped to set up the tables for the toy giveaway. The worship music was sung by Ruby Friedman, Keri Carpenter, and Jake Monaghan, who also played the accordion.

Big God Ministries meets on Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA Their phone number is (415) 797-2567.