craig shields is here to represent the state. >> good morning. last summer i had the great honor of breaking ground at an affordable housing development in the tenderloin with mayor lee and i think he would be very pleased to see what's happening here today. we know it takes a lot of devotion and determination to get the fancy shovels in the ground on a day like today. the california department of housing and community development are so pleased to see this project moving forward. together we implement affordable housing and sustainable community's program. that's a big name for a focused goal, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state of california. we encourage people to get out of their cars and walk, bike or take transit. and by placing affordable housing near key destinations like grocery stores, childcare and job centers. this combines all the great features in one awesome location. this mercy housing project was the recipient of one of the largest awards in the second round of funding, over $16 million. for many years this site was d