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We’re excited to share that the Waterman Village building permit application was completed and submitted to the City of San Luis Obispo in early December . We anticipate receiving building permits in the coming months, allowing us to begin construction in 2026 . Reaching this milestone would not have been possible without the dedication, expertise, and generosity of our volunteers, professional partners, and donors. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to th

Joe attended Smart Share's Gratitude Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 3, and was impressed by the experience. So much so that he immediately reached out to pledge a $1000 sponsorship for the magnolia tree in memory of Sasha, his late Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Joe is a licensed clinical social worker and the chairman of Dream Camp Foundation. He is the author of two books: Livin’ in Joe’s World: Unauthorized, Uncut, and Unreal! , an autobiography about his experiences as a cast

You may have heard of the lawsuit brought by the SLO Business and Property Owners Association (SLOBPOA). Lawsuits opposing affordable housing are common and contribute to the high cost of building it. The lawsuit is just one of the development challenges this project has faced over 5 years of planning, design, and permitting. We diligently worked to overcome those obstacles, and we expect to overcome this one as well. The plaintiff, SLOBPOA, is a consortium of private rental

Understanding the Importance of Bat Surveys Wendy Knight from Pacific Coast Ecology visited the Rosa Butron de Canet Adobe, the future site of Waterman Village, three times in the past month to look for bats. Due to the planned work on the adobe and the removal of some trees, the City of San Luis Obispo required a bat survey by a qualified biologist. We recently received the results of this survey, just in time for Halloween. I wanted to share this spooky behind-the-scenes l