NEWS
Micah Spano named a 2026 Leader of Influence in Construction
Affirmed Housing Executive Vice President of Construction Micah Spano was named a 2026 Leader of Influence in Construction by the San Diego Business Journal. The recognition highlights Spano’s 17 years with Affirmed Housing and his leadership in scaling construction operations, advancing transit-oriented development and delivering affordable housing communities that expand opportunities for residents across California.
Transit Land, Housing Gap: How Agency-Owned Sites Can Unlock Affordable Homes in California
In an article for Western Real Estate Business, Affirmed Housing Vice President of Development Mellody Lock explores how underutilized transit-owned land can help address California’s affordable housing shortage. She shares how transit agencies, local governments and experienced housing developers can work together to transform these sites into affordable, transit-oriented communities while navigating financing, parking and community considerations.
July 2026 Newsletter
- Groundbreaking at RISE
- In the News
- 2026 PCBC Gold Nugget Awards
- New Hire: Welcome Charitee Boyd
- Scholarship Awards
Developer breaks ground on $175M Berryessa apartment project
- Affirmed Housing broke ground on a 195-unit affordable apartment project in San Jose.
A practical playbook for getting permanent supportive housing approved by your community.
In an article for Western City, Affirmed Housing Senior Vice President of Development in Northern California, Ali Gaylord shares practical strategies cities can use to address community concerns and build support for permanent supportive housing. She highlights the importance of early engagement, clear communication around design and operations, visible accountability and experienced development partners in helping projects move from proposal to reality.
May 2026 Newsletter
- We’ve Moved!
- The Grand Opening of SkyLINE
- Construction Progress
- In the News
- Promotions
Affirmed Housing Expands Northern California Presence
- Affirmed Housing expands Northern CA presence with new Oakland office to support regional growth
January 2026 Newsletter
- Happy New Year!
- Construction Updates
- In the News: The Real Deal and San Diego Business Journal
- Meet our newest team members!
- Promotion
- Northern California Office Move
Big Year for Affordable Housing
- The San Diego Business Journal talks about Affirmed’s 2025 accomplishments and what’s to come in 2026
ShoreLine Wins!
- The San Diego Business Journal names ShoreLINE as Best Multifamily Lease Deal 2025
Globe Street Award
Affirmed President, Jimmy Silverwood, is named a Multifamily Housing Influencer by national magazine, Glove Street.
September 2025 Newsletter
- The Groundbreaking of Monarch
- Construction updates
- In the News: The Real Deal and San Diego Business Journal
- Meet Ali Gaylord; our new Senior Vice President of Northern California
- Promotions: Jonathan Taylor and Mellody Lock
- Did you know?
San Francisco Business Times
Developer breaks ground on $70M affordable housing project in North Fair Oak…
July 2025 Newsletter
- San Jose to add more multifamily, affordable housing
- Construction spotlight
- Topping out at SkyLINE
- 2025 Scholarships
- AHF Readers’ Choice Awards: ShoreLINE Apartments
- Promotion!
- Did you know?
Promotions
Affirmed Housing elevates leadership to support strategic-growth and mission-driven impact
March 2025 Newsletter
- A Message From Our President
- Construction Updates
- Around Our Community
- Scholarships Applications are LIVE!
- Our New Series: “Did you know?”
December 2024 Newsletter
- Happy Holidays!
- Grand Opening of Estrella
- Awards Roundup
- Hosting the READI Program
- 5K for Make-A-Wish San Diego
- Under Construction
- New Hires!
Grand Opening of Estrella
Affirmed Housing Completes 96 New Affordable Apartment Homes in San Marcos
2024 Young Leaders
Affirmed Housing President Jimmy Silverwood Named a “Young Leader” by Affordable Housing Finance
September 2024 Newsletter
- Grand Opening of The Iris
- Completions of Lumina and The Remi
- 2024 Douglas W. Masson Scholarships Awarded
- Berryessa Transit Center Receives AHSC Award
- The Development That Changed My Life
- Currently Leasing and Under Construction
- New Hires!
Grand Opening of The Iris
Affirmed Housing Completes New, Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in West Los Angeles
Completion of Lumina
Affirmed Housing Completes New Veterans’ Housing Development in Chatsworth
June 2024 Newsletter
- Grand Openings of Vitalia and ShoreLINE
- Awards Roundup
- Hosting the Next Gen Talent Academy
- New Project Announcement
- Under Construction
- New Hires!
Grand Opening of ShoreLINE
Affirmed Housing and MTS Celebrate Completion of New Transit-Oriented Development
Grand Opening of Vitalia
Affirmed Housing Celebrates Completion of New Affordable and Supportive Housing Development
in San Jose
March 2024 Newsletter
- Groundbreaking of SkyLINE
- Scholarship Applications Are Now Open!
- “2024 Brings Optimism and Pessimism Alike for Affordable Housing,” Western City magazine
- SkyLINE and Symphony at Del Sur in the News
- Under Construction
- New Hires!
SkyLINE Groundbreaking
MTS and Affirmed Housing Celebrate Groundbreaking of New Transit-Oriented Development
2024 Brings Optimism and Pessimism Alike for Affordable Housing
Rob Wilkins outlines the opportunities and pitfalls expected in the affordable housing market. Check out his article, special to Cal Cities, in Western City magazine.
Symphony at Del Sur Groundbreaking
Affirmed Housing Breaks Ground on New Workforce
Housing Development in Del Sur, San Diego
December 2023 Newsletter
- Grand Openings & Events
- The Orchard at Hilltop Awards Highlight
- Under Construction
- New Hire!
Completion of Tizon + Celebratory Event
Affirmed Housing Completes Large Hotel Conversion, Delivers New Affordable Housing for Seniors in North County San Diego
Asante Block Party
Affirmed Housing Celebrates Grand Opening of New, Supportive Housing Development in Los Angeles
Grand Opening of The Helm
Affirmed Housing Completes New “Missing Middle” and Affordable Housing Development in Downtown San Diego
Grand Opening of Alora
Affirmed Housing Completes New Affordable Housing Development in San Marcos
July 2023 Newsletter
- Westhaven Grand Opening
- Awards Roundup
- Featured Consultant: NOVA Services
- Under Construction
- New Hires!
Grand Opening of Westhaven
Affirmed Housing Celebrates Grand Opening of New, Supportive Housing Development in Los Angeles County
Estrella Groundbreaking
Affirmed Housing Breaks Ground on Estrella,
96 New Affordable Apartment Homes in San Marcos
March 2023 Newsletter
- What’s to Come in 2023
- The Orchard Grand Opening
- NAHB Pillars of the Industry Award Win
- Currently Leasing & Under Construction
- New Hires!
Grand Opening of The Orchard at Hilltop
Affirmed Housing Celebrates Grand Opening of The Orchard at Hilltop in San Diego’s Chollas View Neighborhood
December 2022 Newsletter
- 2022 In Review
- Grand Openings!
- Affirmed CEO Joins UC San Diego’s RED Advisory Board
- Affirmed Awarded as a Senior Housing Influencer by GlobeSt.
Affirmed CEO Joins UCSD Advisory Board
Jim Silverwood Joins University of California, San Diego’s Real Estate and Development Advisory Board
Grand Opening of Vela
Affirmed Housing Celebrates Grand Opening of New Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in East San Jose
Grand Opening of Windsor Pointe
Affirmed Housing Celebrates Grand Opening of New, Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Carlsbad
Summer 2022 Newsletter
- In Case You Missed It…
- Awards Round Up
- Almost Complete & Under Construction
- Team Outing at the Ball Game!
- Happening at Compass FAH!
The Helm Topping Out
Affirmed Housing Tops Out New Affordable
Housing Development in Downtown San Diego
Affirmed Housing Appoints New President
Jimmy Silverwood named President of Affirmed Housing
Tizon Groundbreaking
Affirmed Housing Breaks Ground on New Affordable and
Supportive Housing Development for Seniors
The Iris Groundbreaking
Affirmed Housing Breaks Ground on New Affordable and
Supportive Housing Development in Los Angeles
Vitalia Groundbreaking
Affirmed Housing Breaks Ground on New Affordable and
Supportive Housing Development in San Jose
ShoreLINE Groundbreaking
Affirmed Housing and MTS Celebrate Groundbreaking on Critical, Affordable, Transit-Oriented Housing Development
Lumina Groundbreaking
Affirmed Housing Celebrates Groundbreaking on
New, Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Chatsworth
Alora Groundbreaking
Affirmed Housing Celebrates Another Groundbreaking,
New, Affordable Housing Development in San Marcos
January 2022 Newsletter
- Happy New Year!
- 2021 Year In Review
- Emerson Grand Opening
- Feature Article: Overcoming NIMBY Obstacles to Supportive Housing
- New Construction & Under Construction
Grand Opening of Emerson
Affirmed Housing Virtually Celebrates Grand Opening of Emerson, Supportive Housing for Formerly Unhoused Veterans in Los Angeles
Fall 2021 Newsletter
- Complete and Occupied
- Discover Midway!
- Orchids and Onions Award!
- Under Construction and Coming Soon
Grand Opening of Aurora
Affirmed Housing Virtually Celebrates Grand Opening of
New, Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Oakland
Grand Opening of Nova
Affirmed Housing Virtually Celebrates Grand Opening of
Nova in Oakland
June 2021 Newsletter
- Building, Building, Building
- Promotions at Affirmed
- 2020 Supportive Housing Annual Report
Grand Opening of Aria
Affirmed Housing Virtually Celebrates Grand Opening of
Aria, 57 Supportive Housing Homes for Formerly Unhoused Individuals in the City of Los Angeles
February 2021 Newsletter
- Happy New Year!
- Developments Under Construction
- The Completion of Aria
- Our Featured Partner!
Winter 2020 Newsletter
- Completion of 3 communities
- Ruby Award Wins!
- New Developments Under Construction
- Promotions and New Hires
- Giving
Grand Opening of The LINK
Affirmed Housing Virtually Celebrates Grand Opening of
The LINK, 88 Apartment Homes for Formerly Unhoused Individuals and Low-income Households in Downtown San Diego
Grand Opening of Della Rosa
Affirmed Housing Virtually Celebrates Grand Opening of
Della Rosa, 50 Apartment Homes for Formerly Unhoused Individuals and Low-income Households in the City of Westminster and Orange County
June 2020 Newsletter
- Back to the office
- New Developments and Construction Progress
- New Hires!
Grand Opening of Villas on the Park
Affirmed Housing and PATH Ventures Celebrate Grand Opening of Villas on the Park, 84 Supportive Housing Homes for Formerly Unhoused Residents of San Jose
January 2020 Newsletter
- Happy New Year!
- The Grand Opening of Stella and Bluewater
- Recent Construction Starts
- Bella Vita Receives National Recognition!
Grand Opening of Stella & Bluewater
Affirmed Housing Celebrates Grand Opening of Stella and Bluewater
Grand Opening of Zephyr
Affirmed Housing Celebrates Grand Opening of Zephyr