Launched in 2022,  ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing’s, Homeless to Housed (H2H) initiative works to explore real estate solutions to the growing humanitarian and economic crisis impacting communities everywhere. Core elements of this work include conducting research, promoting cross-sector collaboration, providing local technical assistance through ULI’s network of district councils, and sharing knowledge and expertise for addressing housing challenges for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

City of San José

The inaugural H2H cohort was launched in July 2023. ULI SF is grateful to have been selected as one of five ULI district councils to receive grant funding from the H2H Initiative and the Attainable Housing for All Campaign. ULI SF worked to develop immediate implementable actions to address homelessness in support of the City of San José. The program focused on housing development for low-income and unsheltered residents on underutilized land owned by places of workshop, faith-based organizations, and other nonprofit organizations.

ULI SF engaged LISC Bay Area, SV@Home, and David Baker Architects (DBA) to plan and execute two workshops for San José land owners, service providers, and community members. The  workshop series, called “Affordable Housing on Faith Lands,” provided a platform for faith institutions, homeless service providers, non-profit organizations, and developers to collaborate and explore innovative housing solutions.

A report outlining the key takeaways from the workshops and highlighting actionable strategies for faith-based organizations to bring affordable housing is available here.

The district council is pleased that the following industry and community leaders participated in the ad-hoc leadership committee for this program:

• Xiomara Cisneros, Housing Affordability Manager, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
• Rebecca Foster, CEO, Housing Accelerator Fund
• Jan Lindenthal-Cox, Chief Investment Officer, Housing Accelerator Fund
• Lindsay Haddix, Executive Director, East Bay Housing Organizations
• Linda Mandolini, President, Eden Housing
• Jared Nolan, Associate Director, Eden Housing
• Preston Prince, Executive Director, Santa Clara County Housing Authority
• Jody Ketcheside, Assistant Director of Supportive Housing, Santa Clara County Housing Authority
• Dan Schoenholz, Community Development Director, City of Fremont
• Jay Sholl, Senior Vice President of Global Advisory & Transaction Services, CBRE
• April Talley, Project Director, City of San Rafael

City of Fremont

In 2024, ULI San Francisco was once again selected as one of five ULI district councils to participate in the H2H initiative. As a second-year cohort participant, ULI SF is partnering with the City of Fremont to organize a technical assistance workshop focused on expanding the city’s Winter Relief and shelter intervention programs. These programs repurpose surplus hotel rooms to provide non-congregant shelter for unsheltered individuals. This innovative approach offers a dual benefit: generating a steady revenue stream for property owners facing post-COVID occupancy challenges, while increasing much-needed shelter options in Fremont.

Please contact Joy Woo, ULI SF Senior Director, or Lola Motley, ULI SF Senior Associate, with any questions about ULI SF’s involvement in the Homeless to Housed Initiative.