In his op-ed for the Marin Independent Journal, Omar Carrera, CEO of Canal Alliance, reflects on the broader impact of Corte Madera’s proposed Tamal Vista affordable housing development. Carrera argues that projects like Tamal Vista are not merely about housing units—they are about creating pathways to equity, inclusion, and long-term community resilience.

He writes:
“The Tamal Vista project represents an opportunity to not just provide affordable homes, but to create a future where diverse families can live, work, and thrive in Marin. Housing is foundational, and without it, every other aspect of community well-being is undermined.”

Carrera’s perspective underscores a critical truth: affordable housing developments, when done thoughtfully, have the power to bridge divides and foster socioeconomic diversity in communities that are often otherwise inaccessible to working families. Tamal Vista is a chance for Corte Madera to act on these values.

For organizations like ours, dedicated to preserving affordability through community land trust models, Tamal Vista exemplifies the kind of community-centered housing initiative that deserves robust public support.

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Marin Voice: Corte Madera’s Tamal Vista Project Is About More Than Housing