Golden Gate Village Revitalization

Golden Gate Village is a historic public housing community located on approximately 30 acres in unincorporated Marin City, California. Situated on a hillside overlooking Richardson Bay, the development is the largest property owned and operated by the Marin Housing Authority and is recognized for its architectural, cultural, and social significance. The property consists of 29 buildings and approximately 300 units, including 294 dwelling units. Golden Gate Village was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. 

In April 2026, the Marin Housing Authority Board approved actions authorizing the financing and rehabilitation of Phase 1, including a long-term ground lease, conversion of the property through HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, and related rehabilitation financing. The first phase encompasses 88 units.

Current activities have focused on preparing Phase 1 residents for temporary relocation and coordinating the transition to construction.

Address(es): 

• 2 Cole Drive, Marin City (APN: 052-140-22) and 271 Drake Avenue, Marin City (APN: 052-140-41)

Assessor's Parcel(s):

• APN: 052-140-22
• APN: 052-140-41

The Golden Gate Village Revitalization Project is a comprehensive effort to rehabilitate and preserve the historic public housing community while improving the quality, safety, and long-term viability of the property. Led by the Marin Housing Authority and its development partner, Burbank Housing, the project seeks to address substantial deferred maintenance and infrastructure needs while preserving Golden Gate Village’s historic architectural and landscape character. The revitalization effort is intended to maintain and improve affordable housing for existing and future residents, enhance residential buildings and community spaces, and incorporate modern building systems and amenities while respecting the property's historic significance. Given Golden Gate Village’s importance to Marin City’s African American history and its designation in the National Register of Historic Places, the revitalization project also emphasizes preservation, community engagement, and the continued recognition of the site’s cultural and social legacy. The revitalization project is structured as a three-phase rehabilitation program intended to preserve the existing historic buildings while substantially improving housing conditions.

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