Affordable Housing takes a whole village of professionals to implement, but one major element that underpins housing is the utility infrastructure required to serve new developments. As we try to serve new communities with improved utility services and advance clean energy all-electric buildings, the implementation and installation of electric infrastructure has become a critical piece of managing housing construction timelines and cost. How can we clarify and simplify the process of delivering electric infrastructure to communities and projects that need…

Recently, cities across Northern California have incorporated the state mandate to Affirmatively Further Fair Housing (AFFH) into their housing elements. First passed in 2018, California state AFFH law requires cities to promote access to opportunity, integration, transformation of underinvested communities, and compliance with fair housing law. In some ways, the AFFH mandate transformed the nature of the housing element, causing cities to implement a suite of production, preservations, and protection policies that previously would have never been on the table.…

As new financing sources have arrived and bond volume cap has remained competitive, San Francisco and other jurisdictions have utilized new financing mechanisms. We will discuss the advantages and specific mechanics of using 501(c)3 bonds, recycled private activity bonds and the potential for essential function bonds. These financing tools can be combined with existing subsidy or inclusionary housing programs to enable greater cost savings and affordability. Please note: This training will be hosted as a Zoom webinar. If are unable…