172-unit fully affordable housing at 1171 Sonora Court
Sunnyvale
Summary
A 100% affordable apartment building near the Lawrence Caltrain station, on city-owned land, serving households from 30% to 70% of area median income, including 34 units for people experiencing homelessness. Parking is reduced to 88 spaces under state law, relying on transit passes, bike storage, and a planned city on-demand shuttle.
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Last discussed Mar 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project is on city-owned land with city support; rents will be affordable to low-income households, and the city plans an on-demand shuttle to fill transit gaps.
Low-income families, seniors, and previously homeless residents gain 170 affordable homes near transit, jobs, and schools.
Neighbors may see more traffic and parking pressure on Sonora Court, where sidewalk gaps remain until surrounding parcels redevelop.
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