SPUR – NPH

October 12, 2016

The State of Housing Policy at the State

Join SPUR to hear from the new head of the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development, Ben Metcalf, about what’s happening with housing at the state level and what impacts it may have across California. Co-presented by the Center for Creative Land Recycling and SFHAC. Event Info

October 12, 2016

Housing the Next 100,000

Join SPUR for the third program in Domestic Affairs, a design-research series undertaken by The Urban Works Agency at CCA, as we examine new models of housing and density that could make San Francisco affordable through design. Co-presented by California College of the Arts. Event Info

November 1, 2016

Development Without Displacement

Join SPUR November 15th for a discussion around preserving the Tenderloin community of San Francisco in midst of growing interests from market-rate housing developers, high-end restaurants and short-term vacation rentals. More Info

February 28, 2017

SPUR: Addressing Homelessness With Homes

The region’s out-of-control housing market affects everyone, but it impacts those who are currently homeless most of all, and agencies and organizations continue to search for new models to provide a home for everyone. Santa Clara County’s Measure A, which passed in 2016, will allocate funding to help build affordable housing, while other groups are experimenting with solutions like tiny homes and permanent supportive housing. Join SPUR to learn how these groups are working to house the homeless. More information…

February 28, 2017

SPUR: New Ideas for Housing Our Older Generations

Over the next 20 years, the population of Americans aged 65 and older is expected to grow by over 60 percent, but many of our current forms of housing aren’t designed for aging residents. What needs to be designed to accommodate this population, and what is being built? Join SPUR as they look at the lessons that can be learned from recently completed senior housing projects across the Bay Area. More information here.

March 30, 2017

SPUR: How Tech is Engaging in Housing

Join SPUR and SV@Home April 5th for a lively panel discussion. The region’s largest tech employers have begun to focus more of their community engagement efforts and investments in housing, whether it serves their employees or the communities impacted by the industry’s rapid growth. Panel: Tameeka Bennett, Youth United Ardie Zahedani, St. Anton Communities SV@Home Board member, Jan Lindenthal, MidPen Housing *Pre-registration not required

March 31, 2017

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

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…

April 20, 2017

NPH & SPUR: Federal Threats to Bay Area Housing

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…

May 12, 2017

Zoning at 100: A Look Forward

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!

May 12, 2017

Why Does Housing Cost So Much?

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 three years, these costs have continued to escalate. Join the panel to hear how the situation has evolved and how it impacts efforts to address our housing shortage. Co-presented by SFHAC. Learn more here!

May 12, 2017

What Should the Region Be Doing About Housing?

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…

June 2, 2017

SPUR: How Many Homes Should We Have?

The Bay Area’s housing shortage has led many residents to cite affordability as the top issue facing the region. With most voters supporting additional housing, how much does the Bay Area actually need to build? How much needs to be subsidized and for whom? Where should we build? Join NPH Regional Planning & Policy Manager Pedro Galvao to discuss these questions and more as the panel attempts to grapple with one of our region’s most pressing concerns. Learn more.