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SPUR: Same Neighborhoods, More Homes: Bring on the Accessory Dwelling Units

Bay Area Council 353 Sacramento Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA, United States

An anticipated new study about accessory dwelling units (ADUs) is being released by UC Berkeley's Terner Center for Housing Innovation. Titled Unblocking the Market for Accessory Dwelling Units: Lessons Learned from Portland, Seattle and Vancouver, the study examines the impact of various policy reforms and programs on expanding the production of accessory dwelling units. Using Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, British Columbia as case studies, the report examines why some reforms have spurred more ADU construction than others while identifying best practices for other regions seeking to…

NPH & SPUR: Federal Threats to Bay Area Housing

SPUR Urban Center 654 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA

2017’s change in administration has generated concerns about how shifts in federal housing policy will impact the Bay Area’s efforts to house its residents, particularly those who are the most in need. What are the looming threats and what can we do at the local level? Join NPH and SPUR to learn from some of those embedded in this fight. Co-presented by NPH. Panel: Eric Johnson, Oakland Housing AuthorityMichael Lane, Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern CaliforniaOlson Lee,  San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development More information here!   

Free

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

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