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Livermore Development

Type:	3 and 4 bedroom duets
Number of Families:	22
Location:	Corner of East and Hayes Ave.
"Green" Building Features:	GreenPoint Rated Development! Click here for more information on HEB's green building programs.
Groundbreaking:	September 26th, 2004
Dedication:	Phase One (9 Homes): July 30, 2005 Phase Two (6 Homes): July 23, 2006, 2 PM Phase Three (7 Homes): February 24, 2007
Land Provided By:	City of Livermore
Sponsors and Partners:	City of Livermore, State of California, The Corporation for National and Community Service - AmeriCorps Program. Click here for a complete list of our current sponsors.
Architect:	Siegel & Strain 1295 59th St Emeryville, Ca. 94608
Timeline:	The homes were built in three phases from 2004 - 2006, starting with 9 homes in phase one, 6 in phase two, and 7 in phase three. The site will be under construction until December 2006.
Family Bios:	Please join us in welcoming our Livermore partner families!

Livermore Dedication

On Saturday, February 24th, 2007 over 200 friends of Habitat, volunteers, Habitat employees, city officials and Habitat partner families joined to celebrate the dedication of the final phase of the 22-home "Green" Habitat for Humanity East Bay development. Homeowners were presented with the keys to their new homes, a hammer and a book of faith. All the homeowners shared different stories about their experiences during the process, but all expressed commitment and gratitude for this momentous event in their lives.

Read more about the dedication celebration.

Project Description
Habitat for Humanity East Bay built 22 homes on a 2-acre site located on East and Hayes Avenues. The homes are owner-occupied 3- and 4- bedroom homes for working families. Lot and private yard sizes will be typical of what is currently being built for market rate homes in the Livermore area, with common areas as appropriate. This development incorporates green building techniques, maximizing energy efficiency and sustainability.

History
In the spring of 2000, Habitat for Humanity East Bay was contacted by the City of Livermore and by an alliance of faith organizations from the Livermore area about building homes with their assistance in Livermore. Several volunteers from the faith groups worked with city staff and a local realtor to locate vacant sites. They located a lot at 4218 East Avenue. Habitat completed acquisition of the properties on East Avenue and Hayes Avenue totalling over two acres!

Tri-Valley Inter-Faith Partnership
Habitat for Humanity East Bay challenged the Tri-Valley faith community to raise funds to support the building of these 22 homes. To date the congregations have together raised $180,000 - fully sponsoring one Habitat home and close to their second sponsorship! Click here to make a donation toward this initiative.