April 22, 2025
A new report by the California Housing Partnership and Enterprise Community Partners studying the outcomes of the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) program found that AHSC has significantly advanced affordable housing and climate goals by linking housing development with sustainable transportation. AHSC has reduced 5.7 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions across California through the production of 20,361 new long-term affordable homes. The $4 billion invested through AHSC since 2015 funded 209 catalytic affordable housing developments, 65% of which are located in disadvantaged communities. The study found investments have helped lower greenhouse gas emissions while improving access to transit and economic opportunities in underserved communities. The study also calls for expanded funding, streamlined processes and better coordination to strengthen the program’s effectiveness moving forward. (See related CP&DR coverage.)