Casita Coalition

The Real Deal has spotlighted the transformative work of Senator Nancy Skinner and Casita Coalition on SB 1211—a groundbreaking law set to unlock more affordable housing by further enabling ADUs in multifamily properties. Starting in January, the increased flexibility for type and location of ADUs will expand opportunity for multifamily properties, boosting housing supply with efficiency and speed. Casita Coalition member AvalonBay Communities also featured in the article, is already proving the model’s success, turning spaces into rentable units in as little as nine months! Casita Coalition founder Denise Pinkston Pinkston says, “Multifamily operators know how to do this. They have access to capital and a professional team to get it done.” This movement is gaining national momentum, with housing leaders across the U.S. looking to California as a model. Cited in the article is the "Build the Middle Playbook" by Casita Coalition and Zillow a toolkit helping policymakers and others advance similar reforms nationwide. Thank you to The Real Deal for highlighting this critical solution, and kudos to all the ADU innovators and our community of supporters. Together, we’re turning untapped spaces into opportunities in the midst of a housing crisis. We’re Building the Middle!.🏘✨ Read more:https://lnkd.in/g3JiqhQe #ADUs #MiddleHousing #BuildTheMiddle

📢 Your Input is Needed! Help Shape the Future of ADUs and Housing Friends of Casita AARP are conducting a quick survey on ADUs and they need your help! Whether you’re an ADU owner, have built and/or live in ADUs-your insights can help drive supportive housing policies and resources for communities across the country. 🏡 Why Participate? ✔️Shape valuable housing options like ADUs in your community ✔️Contribute to resources that support ADU owners and builders ✔️Share perspectives that could impact housing solutions for families, seniors, and caregivers ⏳ Just 15 minutes is all it takes to make a difference! Click below to get started: Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/es52QpXE #ADUs #MiddleHousing #BuildTheMiddle #AARP

Casita Academy’s ADU Principles for California kicks off November 6th! This two-week program combines self-paced learning with live workshops—perfect for builders, designers, homeowners, developers, and more. 📢 Just a few seats left + 75% off scholarships still available! Don’t miss out—elevate your expertise and join the ADU movement. Register: https://lnkd.in/gaPZBp3A #ADUs #BuildTheMiddle #CasitaAcademy

Learn more about Casita’s origin story and impact, listen to our latest podcast with Land Gorilla! #ADUs #BuildtheMiddle

Honored to have played a small part in the passage of AB 2533 (J. Carrillo) in partnership with the Casita Coalition and our client Bay Area Council. This powerful blog post by Casita's Board Chair Rafael Perez succinctly illustrates how equity is a necessary component of any housing policy. Housing justice is social justice. https://lnkd.in/dH79xjw3

Exciting News! Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Casita-sponsored AB 2533 into law! This bill is a game changer for legalizing unpermitted ADUs, making it easier, more affordable, and predictable for homeowners. Now, more homeowners can bring their units up to safety standards without breaking the bank, helping to preserve a critical segment of California's naturally affordable rental housing market. This is a huge win for renters, homeowners, and housing stability in our communities! We thank Asm. Carrillo for championing this effort and everyone who supported this vital step toward advancing housing equity and preserving much-needed affordable homes. Our Board Chair, Rafael Perez, has authored a blog on AB 2355, titled "Bringing California's Hidden Housing Out of the Shadows: ADU Amnesty Reform." It features powerful insights from urban planner Jonathan Pacheco Bell, MAUP, MLIS and remarks from Assemblymember Juan Carrillo, highlighting the positive benefits this reform will unlock for communities. Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/gdSrin_J #ADUs #MiddleHousing #BuildTheMiddle

Congratulations to Noerena Limón on becoming the new CEO of Casita Coalition! As a dedicated partner and ally for our #UnidosUSHOME initiative, Noerena's leadership marks a significant milestone for Latina representation in national housing advocacy. Here’s to creating more equitable housing solutions! #UnidosUS

On behalf of UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) familia, felicidades to Noerena Limon and Casita Coalition! Noerena is a dedicated champion for economic opportunity and a national thought leader and practitioner for systemic change in our housing market. UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) stands ready to partner with Casita Coalition under Noerena's leadership to expand homeownership opportunities for all communities.

🎉 Breaking News! We are excited to welcome Noerena Limon as Casita Coalition’s new CEO! With a trailblazing career dedicated to expanding housing access, homeownership, and advancing racial equity, Noerena’s visionary leadership will elevate our mission to new heights. 🏠✨ Over the past two years, she has spearheaded transformative projects for our organization as an executive consultant. She curated the 2023 Build the Middle Convening, led the development of the Build the Middle Playbook in partnership with Zillow and brought together public and private sector leaders to advance middle housing innovations across the U.S. and Canada. From reshaping U.S. mortgage regulations at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to championing Latino homeownership at the NAHREP - National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals®, and being appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to the California Housing Finance Agency (CALHFA) board, Noerena’s commitment to equitable housing has been unwavering. Noerena also comes to the Casita Coalition having served in the Obama-Biden White House. 🏛️ We look forward to the next chapter under her leadership as we continue to address the housing crisis and create lasting and workable solutions. Welcome, Noerena! 💼🏡 Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/giYqu_rx #MiddleHousing #BuildTheMiddle

🎉A major win! 🎉 Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed SB 1077 into law, a bill supported by Casita Coalition that simplifies the permitting process for building ADUs in coastal areas. Thanks to the incredible leadership of Senator Catherine Blakespear and to the dedication of our supporters, this legislation will bring much-needed attainable housing options to our coastal communities! Read more about Casita-supported policies: https://lnkd.in/gzcrSzbc #ADUs #MiddleHousing #BuildTheMiddle