Big Wave breaks ground on housing project for adults with intellectual disabilities
Despite the autumn nip there was a buzz of excitement in the air on Saturday as locals gathered for a harvest fair and press conference to announce the start of construction at the Big Wave campus, where a new $37 million housing project is set to redefine the living experience for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Bay Area. This moment marks the culmination of 24 years of hard work, dedication and the steadfast belief that adults with IDD deserve more than just a place to live — they deserve a vibrant community where they can thrive.
Videos from Big Wave Residence Construction Launch Press Conference on September 21, 2024
Speakers at the Big Wave project construction launch press conference on September 21, 2024, including Leslie Nordin (Board President of Big Wave Group), Madison Blanton (CEO of One Step Beyond), Ray Mueller (District 3 Supervisor, County of San Mateo), and Jeff Peck (Big Wave founder).
$37M Housing Project to Redefine the Living Experience for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in the Bay Area
Big Wave Group announces the commencement of construction on a unique $37 million, 50,000-square foot two-story residence for adults with IDD. Situated on the seven-acre Big Wave campus in Princeton Harbor, this innovative project features a variety of individual apartments from studio to three-bedroom, a 10,000 sq. ft. outdoor courtyard, indoor common areas, and a commercial kitchen to be leased to tenant One Step Beyond, Inc. (OSBI).
Big Wave project to begin construction in Half Moon Bay
After 24 years of planning and a COVID-induced delay, the Big Wave Project is launching construction, with plans for the housing and community hub for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be completed by spring 2026.
Big Wave Group Appoints Five New Board Members and Elects New Board Leadership for Bay Area Housing Project for Adults with Disabilities
The Big Wave Group non-profit is pleased to announce five new board members: Leslie Nordin, John P. Hinton, Jack Easterbrook, Bill Carlson and Julie Shenkman, who will replace retiring members for a total of nine board members. With the organization poised to complete the development of a $30 million housing project for Bay Area adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), the new board […]