Our Planned Community

MidPen is partnering with Union City to expand the availability of affordable housing for individuals and families. Lazuli Landing will be located on Mission Boulevard between D St., E St., and 2nd St, and will implement a City and County Live or Work Preference during the property’s lease-up, which means that if a household lives or works in Union City or Alameda County, their application will be prioritized and processed first to determine eligibility. For more information regarding the preference, please visit our FAQs page, and to learn more about how the preference works during the application process, please visit our Typical Application Process page.

In addition to providing affordable housing, the planned community also includes new office spaces for Centro de Servicios, a local community service provider, and the City’s Youth and Family Services.

MidPen is also committed to providing high quality on-site services free of charge to residents of the proposed community. Services provided at other MidPen properties, some of which includes an after-school academic program for kids ages 5-12 and financial literacy and ESL classes for adults, have been proven to help provide stability and enrich residents’ lives.

MidPen is thankful for the input that we received from neighbors, community stakeholders, and City Staff to develop and refine a plan that would allow individuals and families to live and thrive in Union City.

Site Area

1.65 Acres

Resident Profile

Families and Individuals

Planned Unit Mix

1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments for rent

Planned Household Incomes Served

Under the original proposal, we planned to serve 20% to 60% of the Area Median Income in Alameda County. For 2018, this would have been $16,280 to $86,460, depending on the number of people in the household. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for more information on the Area Median Income (AMI) and proposed preferences.

During our first series of community meetings in August and October 2018, we heard from some community members that they would like to see the income limit increased because their household incomes were above 60% AMI, but they also have challenges finding affordable housing. As a result, MidPen extended the income bracket to include households with incomes at 80% of the Area Median Income.

For information on the maximum income limits and rent ranges for 2020, and to identify what your potential monthly rent may be assuming you qualify, please refer to the chart below.

About BDE Architecture

MidPen Housing understands the need for unique, design-based solutions that invite and incorporate the community's voice during the planning stages of the proposal. For this reason, we have chosen to partner with BDE Architecture. BDE Architecture is known for balancing artistic inspiration with technical knowledge and professional services. They specialize in designing buildings with complex programming and challenging site locations, while also maintaining design integrity by considering the site’s context. BDE strives to make each of their buildings environmentally responsive and believes that sustainable architecture begins during the early phases of a project.
To learn more about BDE Architecture, please visit www.bdearch.com.