"Sunnyvale resident Gail Rubino first moved into the El Dorado Mobile Home Park 15 years ago because it was the only way she could afford home ownership in Silicon Valley. She settled into the park and formed a community she could call her own. Now, she's fighting to change a statewide bill that would make it easier to redevelop mobile homes in the city - potentially displacing thousands of residents."
"Senate Bill 79, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last month, makes it easier for developers to build dense housing within a half-mile radius of public transit corridors without much say from local jurisdictions. It goes into effect in July. State Sen. Scott Wiener wrote the bill to address California's housing crisis and transportation issues. But it could have unintended consequences for Sunnyvale mobile home residents. If private owners decide to sell the seven parks near public transportation hubs, developers could demolish the parks in favor of townhomes or high-rises."
"Recognizing the unintended consequences, Wiener is collaborating with state Sen. Aisha Wahab and Assemblymember Alex Lee to amend the bill to exclude mobile homes from its provisions. If it's not amended, the bill could affect seven parks in Sunnyvale, including Adobe Wells, Plaza del Rey, El Dorado, Fox Hollow, Cape Cod Village, Willow Ranch and Casa de Amigos - the largest mobile home park in the state with more than 900 spaces, according to the Mobile Home Park Home Owners Allegiance."
Senate Bill 79 makes it easier for developers to build dense housing within a half-mile of public transit corridors with limited local jurisdiction input and goes into effect in July. The bill aims to address California's housing crisis and transportation issues but could enable private owners to sell mobile home parks near transit, allowing demolition for townhomes or high-rises. Seven Sunnyvale parks provide 3,130 spaces to residents, including Casa de Amigos with more than 900 spaces. State Sen. Scott Wiener, Sen. Aisha Wahab and Assemblymember Alex Lee are working to amend the bill to exclude mobile homes to protect residents from displacement.
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