Designing for the Future: What We Learned at AIA26
The 2026 AIA Conference in San Diego brought together more than 12,000 architects, designers, and industry leaders for one of the most influential…
Category: Multi-Family Housing
Rebuilding Roots: How WHA is Helping Families Restore Home and Community After the Fires
When the fires tore through the Altadena and Pasadena neighborhoods in early January of 2025, homes were reduced to ash within hours. Entire…
Wading Through the New Housing Laws
In the 2025 Session of the California Legislature, nearly 160 housing-related bills were introduced and more than 60 were signed into law. I’ve…
From Sketch to Streetscape: Bringing Portola Plaza to Life
What began as a WHA Research & Development initiative exploring how mixed-used design could elevate residential living and support vibrant, walkable neighborhoods has…
Burlingame’s Missing Puzzle Piece
In a city where both land and affordable housing are hard to come by, the Village at Burlingame by Pacific West Companies delivers…
Design Rooted in Community
Set against the scenic charm of Fremont’s Niles District, the Towns at Hartford are more than a new residential neighborhood—it’s a thoughtful response…
Eginhouse: A 24-Hour Neighborhood
Eginhouse, a mixed-use townhome community by City Ventures and designed by WHA, blends attainable housing, flexible workspaces, and vibrant commercial frontage to breathe…