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Ensuring the preservation of affordable housing is a shared responsibility, and we are committed to playing our part. The Urban Institute underscores the importance of this mission, noting the important role of affordable housing in preventing displacement. This aligns with our dedication to revitalizing communities... Learn more about why it's critical to preserve existing affordable housing:  #AffordableHousingPreservation #CommunityDevelopment #UrbanInstituteInsights

After nearly two decades designing affordable housing projects in Southern California, ED1 marks a significant shift that truly feels transformative. It's the first time I've witnessed a change that appears poised to make a substantial impact. Now, we're eagerly awaiting to see if the private sector can harness this momentum, turning this surge of entitlements into tangible, impactful projects. Fingers crossed for what lies ahead. https://lnkd.in/gJTa6Qeu

Award Nominations for our 2024 10th Annual Affordable Housing Summit are now available to submit! Visit the link below for more information. Affordable Housing Development Awards *This Award has two categories, and multiple winners are possible.  Affordable Housing Development of the Year (Completed or in Pipeline) : This Award recognizes a new exemplary and innovative affordable housing development creating safe, accessible and affordable places to call home in the greater California Capital Region. Developments should demonstrate innovation in design and/or programing; highlight sustainability and green building features; and demonstrate impact for identified unmet housing needs and vulnerable populations. Affordable Housing Development of the Year (Legacy) : This award recognizes an existing affordable development that has continued to provide a safe and affordable place to call home while continuing to act as a neighborhood asset for 10 years or more. This award is designed to demonstrate the long term benefit and value of building regulated affordable homes in our communities. This award can also recognize an exemplary rehabilitation or preservation of an affordable housing development. Transformational Racial and Social Justice Champion of the Year This award recognizes an individual, coalition or organization whose affordable housing work and advocacy have made a transformational, positive impact in advancing racial and social justice in the greater California Capital Region. Unhoused/Homeless Justice Champion of the Year This award recognizes an individual, coalition or organization for advancing real and impactful solutions and support for unhoused neighbors in the greater California Capital Region. Affordable Housing Champion of the Year This award recognizes an individual, coalition, or organization who has successfully used their voice to advocate or make policy change at the local, state, and/or regional level to advance more equitable, affordable housing solutions that positively impact the greater California Capital Region.

Our very own Senior Manager of External Relations, Michael Wilt, moderated the 2024 ULI Housing Opportunity Conference session, “A Look Back on the Latest State and Local Housing Policy Innovations.” During this panel discussion, experts discussed innovative state & local housing policies that are making a big splash. Think zoning reform like Boise, Idaho, or density bonuses for affordable housing like Austin, Texas. Plus, there's more! Texas' new streamlined permitting process for commercial buildings shows innovation goes beyond housing. Read the full article and learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9ra3eSG #TSAHC #ULI #Housing #Texas

🏡 This informative blog explores actionable strategies that can lead the charge in making affordable living a reality for everyone. 🗺️ From innovative zoning reforms to public-private partnerships, this guide lays out the roadmap for urban areas to foster inclusive, affordable communities. Click the link to uncover how communities- even ours- can unlock a brighter, more equitable future for residents. 🌞 https://lnkd.in/g_N4yCtt

Housing Solutions Lab at NYU Furman Center offers 5 high-level findings for how states can improve housing production and meet diverse housing needs. Item #1: address restrictive local zoning, by incentive or legislation. See what else they highlight: https://zurl.co/NfF1

"New state legislation like Senate Bill 4 has streamlined developing affordable housing on church-owned properties by overriding local zoning restrictions and expediting the permitting process." These projects are proof that with deepened investments to create and preserve affordable housing, prevent homelessness, and strengthen protections, we can change the landscape of affordable housing for the region. Read the full story below👇

Housing Solutions Lab at NYU Furman Center offers 5 high-level findings for how states can improve housing production and meet diverse housing needs. Item #1: address restrictive local zoning, by incentive or legislation. See what else they highlight: https://zurl.co/NfF1

LA City Planning wants to know where you want to see more affordable housing. Can multifamily developments be integrated into R1 zones in LA? I think so. See the survey link below. In a surprising (or maybe not so surprising) move, @Planning4LA has decided that: - single-family zoned land is not being considered eligible for the Affordable Housing Overlay incentives AND - single-family zoned sites are not being considered in the expansion of the TOC Affordable Housing Incentive This will limit the geographic areas for new housing re-zoning programs. Thoughts? https://lnkd.in/g3BpnAuc

I feel the pain. What’s not mentioned is that by the time it’s built, any developer fees for the project have likely been expended a while ago. Staff and overhead costs are paid by rent revenue that is shared by the local jurisdictions at 50%-85% favoring the jurisdictions. (And the jurisdictions need those fees.) Many of our key staff doing the work, services, case management, and property management often live with salaries that income-qualify them to live in the units. But at this rate, there aren’t enough units being produced in a timely manner to accommodate them. Suggestions anyone? #reduce #redtape #affordablehousing #matters