I had the privilege to attend the Grand Opening of our Harvest Park project in Chico developed by AHDC.  There were speeches by the Mayor and other dignitaries about the importance of affordable housing and how this is the last project in town to have redevelopment funding.

But for me, the best part was watching the families and kids now occupying the place as a home. Kids on the play structure and mom’s chatting as they watched.  I saw a boy call to his mom saying that he was going to his friend’s a few doors down. I imagined these kids growing up together. Designing buildings is fun, but designing community is priceless.

-Renner