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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

Different types of background checks include credit reports, calling references, and looking into criminal histories. Both seekers and providers can run checks on potential housemates, many of which can be done for free. This post will help you determine which background checks you will perform so that you can feel comfortable choosing a housemate.