05/30/2026
🎉We closed out Affordable Housing Month with the Grand Opening of Hayward Senior Commons, a new 80-unit affordable housing community in Alameda County.
Hayward Senior Commons provides homes for individuals aged 55 and older earning between 30% and 60% of the Area Median Income. It is thoughtfully designed and built with features that support sustainability, community, and allows residents to age in place.
Developed on former BART land, residents will enjoy a range of amenities that promote connection and well-being, including an inviting landscaped outdoor patio and additional patio for resident-led gardening.
“This community demonstrates that, with the right partnerships and disciplined ex*****on, we can deliver high-quality affordable housing efficiently,” said Cynthia Alvarez, President and CEO of CCH. “Leasing was completed in less than one month, underscoring both the urgent need for this type of housing and the importance of bringing these developments to life quickly across California.”
At the celebration, we heard from elected leaders, partners, and residents. The most powerful words came from resident Roberta Tracy, who shared:
“To finally reclaim a sense of affordable independence in this beautiful, brand-new facility is a gift I don’t take for granted,” said resident Roberta Tracy. “Moving here isn’t just about having a roof over my head—it’s about starting a new chapter where I can focus on what brings me joy.”
We’re also grateful to the community leaders and partners who helped mark this occasion, including, Elisa Márquez, George Syrop, Elizabeth V***a representing Dr. Aisha Wahab, as well as the residents who shared their personal stories.
We are deeply grateful to the many organizations who helped make Hayward Senior Commons possible, including Wells Fargo, Freddie Mac, the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, and the California Department of Housing & Community Development through its Accelerator and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) programs. Thank you, as well, to SmithGroup Architects and Cahill Contractors, for helping bring this vision to life.
Most of all, welcome home to the residents of Hayward Senior Commons!
🎥 Watch the highlights from our Grand Opening event: https://wearecch.org/wp-content/uploads/CCH-V3.mov
