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Housing Glossary
Last updated May 2024 The following terms are often used in discussions and news stories related to housing developments. Santa Cruz Local offers this glossary to help residents understand housing terms, organizations, rules, laws and slang. Click on any [...]
Cannabis dispensary approved at former Emily’s Bakery in Santa Cruz
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844 and 850 Almar Ave., Almar Village apartment complex
Read about other notable housing and construction projects in Santa Cruz County. A 38-unit apartment building is proposed at 844 and 850 Almar Ave. in Santa Cruz. (CRP Affordable Housing and Community Development) Last updated: May [...]
Second apartment complex proposed on Almar Avenue in Santa Cruz
Developer describes new affordable housing
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1515 Brewington Ave., Cienega Heights affordable housing
Read about other notable housing and construction projects in Santa Cruz County. Cienega Heights is an 80-unit apartment complex at 1515 Brewington Ave. in Watsonville that is expected to finish construction in June. (MidPen Housing) Last [...]