Sasha Ryu, Contributor
This August, the Los Gatos Town Council came a step closer to meeting its state-mandated goal of creating 1,993 new housing units by 2031. Progress on two housing proposals drew mixed reactions from the public, with one receiving more support than the other.
At a special meeting held Aug. 18, Council voted to approve the construction of a multi-family residential development at 14789 Oka Road by private equity real estate company Urban Catalyst. The firm will build 138 three-story townhomes on the 6.71-acre walnut orchard neighboring the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center. Of the 138 homes, 28 will be designated as housing for low-income families…