Data Science for Housing Affordability

University of California Berkeley, College of Environmental Design 230 Wurster Hall, room 170, Berkeley, CA, United States

The Urban Data Science Workshop (CP290E) brought students together to collaborate on developing skills in data science and apply them to a common theme of housing affordability.  We developed web scraping tools to collect data from online Craigslist rental listings and shared room listings, Airbnb listings, and Redfin sales transactions, for the entire United States.  From the past few months we have now accumulated over 5 million rental listings, enabling us to analyze detailed spatial and temporal patterns in rents. …

What Should the Region Be Doing About Housing?

SPUR San Jose 76 South First Street, San Jose, CA, United States

It's no secret that the Bay Area is grappling with a regional housing shortage and all the negative consequences that come with it. Many argue that this is a regional issue that that needs a regional vision and regional tools. What is the role of regional government on housing? How can jurisdictions better collaborate across boundaries? Come tackle these thorny questions with our panel. Co-presented by Northern California APA and SV@Home. Panel:+ Leslye Corsiglia / Silicon Valley @ Home+ Ken Kirkey / Metropolitan…

Free – $10

CCHO Housers Happy Hour

DaDa Bar 65 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join CCHO and affordable housing supporters for a Housing Happy Hour in San Francisco. This is an opportunity for folks interested in learning more about the affordable housing movement and activism to connect with organizers, activists, and supporters. For more information and to RSVP. 

Zoning at 100: A Look Forward

SPUR Urban Center 654 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA

What is the role of zoning in the Bay Area’s housing shortage? A new body of research is examining the role of local land regulation like zoning — often a reflection of local homeowner concerns rather than regional imperatives — in limiting the supply of housing. Come hear a panel of experts explore the interaction of zoning, policy and the housing market. Co-presented by Northern California APA. Learn more! 

Free – $10