Olson Homes has been building in California’s urban areas since 1988. They have worked to address the shortage of affordable housing in the state’s urban areas by offering innovative and creative solutions that have helped to revitalize cities and enabled many professionals and families return to urban areas. They offer a variety of housing options, including detached homes, townhomes, artist lofts and mixed-use urban living designs.

Olson Homes revitalizes urban areas with affordable housing opportunities

They have partnered with more than 80 cities in California and are active participants in helping cities figure out how to create more affordable and sustainable housing. They refer to their communities as “Walks” because they are centrally located where it is easy to walk and use public transportation without having to rely on cars. Because of the location of the central location of their communities, residents are able to decrease their carbon footprint and increase their quality of life due to shorter commute times.

Olson Homes achieves LEED certification for all of their houses, demonstrating their commitment to green building practices. Additionally, by offering affordable
well-built living options in urban areas, they are helping people live more environmentally sustainable lives. Due to these efforts to problem solve California’s
affordable housing predicament, they have earned recognition as innovative leaders in the industry.