In April 2026, Greenbelt Alliance was thrilled to endorse the Wolfe Road Housing development in Cupertino, an infill project that will create over 250 affordable homes in the city. Developed by Eden Housing, this project is specifically designated to support our educator workforce and provide affordable housing options to these essential workers.
The Wolfe Road Housing development is aligned with Greenbelt Alliance’s climate SMART—Sustainable, Mixed, Affordable, Resilient, Transit-Oriented—development criteria in several ways. Keep reading to learn how!
Affordability, Accessibility & Engagement
Wolfe Road Housing increases the affordability and variety of housing in Cupertino. With nearly all 251 units designated as affordable, Greenbelt Alliance is assured that this project will meet the needs of our educators and low-to-middle-income households. This vibrant new community will be adjacent to the shopping district on Stevens Creek Blvd and give residents access to a handful of bus options nearby. Additionally, the inclusion of over 200 bike parking spaces and new bike-pedestrian trails will make it easier for people to get around.
We appreciate the dedication of Eden Housing in supporting the housing needs of our region and engaging with the existing neighborhood. Born out of new connections and listening workshops, this is a project that is thoughtful in its approach and mindful of the various concerns raised by the community.
Sustainability & Resilience
As part of those community conversations, Wolfe Road Housing will now introduce lovely native plant landscaping and tree-lined streets that are both aesthetically pleasing and cooling on increasingly hot summer days. The buildings will have an all-electric design, heat pumps for water heating, rooftop solar, and low-flow water fixtures. Paired with EV charging and sound attenuating windows, the developers demonstrated their priority to center both environmental and community needs. We also would like to note that Wolfe Road Housing is neither in a flood risk area nor faces wildfire risk thereby ensuring the project’s resilience in the long-term.
A metrics comparison based on GreenTRIP—a tool created by Transform that models traffic and greenhouse gas impacts of residential projects in California—underscores the project’s environmental benefits:
- 3,869 fewer miles driven every day compared to the Santa Clara County average.
- 48% fewer GHG impacts every day compared to the Santa Clara County average.
- 20% less parking use every day compared to the Santa Clara County average.
We believe that Wolfe Road Housing is a significant new project in Cupertino that will make the city more accessible and affordable to more people. Greenbelt Alliance hopes the project will inspire cities in Santa Clara County and around the Bay Area to be audacious and redouble their efforts to grow in more sustainable ways.
Greenbelt Alliance’s Climate SMART—Sustainable, Mixed, Affordable, Resilient, Transit-Oriented— Development Endorsement Program goals call for fully protecting the Bay Area’s greenbelt, directing growth within existing communities, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and accomplishing both in a way that equitably benefits all Bay Area residents. Our Endorsement Program supports projects that advance the right kind of development in the right places. By promoting climate SMART development, we can create thriving, resilient neighborhoods with ready access to transit and housing choices for all of the Bay Area’s people. Find out more about our Endorsement Program here. Feel free to contact our team for more information and sup
