Events

Given the severity of the housing shortage, the State is increasingly taking a larger role in land use decisions.  How will the new state land use laws impact communities, and how are local decision-makers responding? What role can regional nonprofits play with implementation and supporting cities? Using local examples, join us for this lively discussion and learn more about the arguments for the authority over housing decisions to address the region's housing crisis. Speakers:Michael Lane, Non-Profit Housing Association Todd David, San Francisco…

Join HEART for its annual fundraising reception, Breaking Through: Housing Innovation for San Mateo County, as we mingle and talk about the new and innovative ways that HEART is working with cities and other entities to provide more housing opportunities in San Mateo County. There will be food, drink, and opportunities to network with key elected, community, and housing leaders in the County. Host: HEART of San Mateo County.

Join us for a special site tour, in partnership with the Housing Leadership Council’s Affordable Housing Week program series! This two-hour tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at the site and areas not accessible to the public, including the historic Roundhouse, the former railyard and clean fill operations. Learn about the site’s ecology, proposed uses, and plans for open space and sustainable development.Event is FREE, and children are welcome. Boxed lunch will be provided.RSVP: info@brisbanebaylands.com

Join MidPen Housing for a tour of Sweeney Lane, a transit-oriented multi-family affordable housing development! This event targets community members, affordable housing advocates, local officials, and anyone interested in seeing what a modern affordable housing development looks like. This is a free event. Light refreshments will be provided.RSVP required: sip@midpen-housing.org or (650) 356-2937. 

The Kelsey is excited to kick off an 8-month organizing and predevelopment process to design, enable, and build inclusive housing communities. We're working to build housing where people of all abilities and backgrounds live, play, and serve their communities together. RSVP here.

As part of Housing Leadership Council’s Affordable Housing Week, join Thrive for a community forum and luncheon on the topic of housing the nonprofit workforce and the impacts of the current housing climate on the nonprofit sector. Learn about San Mateo County’s Home for All Initiative, the existing resources and housing opportunities available, and creative examples of how San Mateo County’s nonprofits are addressing the needs of their workforce creatively and collaboratively. The panel will also dive into the long-term planning…

In 2014, The Urbanist ran an article titled “The Real Cost of Building Housing,” which looked at the exorbitant cost of construction in San Francisco. Over the past four years, these costs have continued to escalate across the region. Join our panel to hear how the situation has evolved and how it impacts efforts to address our housing shortage. Generously sponsored by Bank of America.+ Mark Hogan / Openscope Studio+ Mike Kim / Simeon+ Steve Levy / Center for Continuing Study…

Leaders from Mercy Housing and Openhouse will share the story of the Openhouse Community, the Bay Area's first LGBT-welcoming senior affordable housing project. Following the presentation, nonprofit housing leaders, senior advocates and community members will engage the audience in a conversation that explores the future for our community.