Freedom West Homes Surpasses $30 Million Milestone for Revitalization Plan

Freedom West Homes, a nonprofit housing cooperative in San Francisco's Fillmore District, has successfully secured over $30 million in funding for its ambitious $2.3 billion revitalization plan known as Freedom West 2.0. This funding milestone was achieved through significant commitments from key partners including the San Francisco Foundation, the Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF), and Menorah Park. The project aims to foster a mixed-income, mixed-use community and preserve affordable housing for long-term residents facing displacement due to gentrification. LIIF provided substantial financial backing, highlighting the project's potential to combat economic disparities. The Freedom West 2.0 initiative was showcased at the Parity Zone Symposium 2024 as a model for replication. Participants of the symposium, including MacFarlane Partners and several other institutions, discussed broader implications and strategies for fostering equitable economic opportunities. The event concluded with plans for a post-symposium task force to further refine the 'Parity Zone' framework as a guide for future projects. Freedom West's revitalization efforts highlight the capacity of resident-led initiatives to drive systemic change in urban development and housing equity.