The Truth About The Rise Affordable Housing Controversy | Cupertino Town Square West Explained

Posted by Bruce Wagg on May 18th, 2026

 

Why Affordable Housing Numbers Changed at Town Square West and What It Means for Cupertino’s Future

Last Updated: May 2026

Few development projects in Silicon Valley have generated as much debate as The Rise and its first major district, Town Square West.

For the full overview of the project, including housing, retail, parks, timelines, and buyer implications, visit our main guide to The Rise at Town Square West .

What began years ago as an ambitious proposal to transform the former Vallco Mall site into a dense mixed-use urban center has now evolved into one of the Bay Area’s most controversial housing discussions.

At the center of the debate:

Why were affordable housing numbers reduced at The Rise?

The answer is more…

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232 Affordable Homes at Town Square West Cupertino | Bruce Wagg

Posted by Bruce Wagg on February 27th, 2026

232 Affordable Homes Moving Forward at Town Square West in Cupertino (The Rise at Vallco Update)

There is major progress at The Rise at Town Square West, the long-anticipated redevelopment of the former Vallco Mall site in Cupertino.

 

A construction permit application has officially been submitted for the first residential building — and it will be 100% deed-restricted affordable housing

This clears the way for 232 new affordable homes to begin construction before the end of 2026.

 

The project is being delivered through a partnership between Sand Hill Property Company and nonprofit developer Eden Housing, a longtime leader in high-quality affordable communities across Silicon Valley.

 

What Is Being Built at Town Square…

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