Join us and your fellow HAC Members for our next Project Review Committee Meeting!

We’re excited for our committee to review:

Mowry Village in Newark which will transform a 50-year-old auto wrecking yard into a fully all-electric mixed-use neighborhood. The plan calls for 196 single-family homes and 30 affordable apartments, paired with a new all-abilities park and redesigned streetscapes for improved walking, biking, and safety.

This meeting is limited to members only. Not a member and interested in joining? Please reach out to HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blavatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org.

Join us and your fellow HAC Members for our next Project Review Committee Meeting!

We’re excited for our committee to review:

The Hillsdale Mall redevelopment, envisioning up to 1,670 new residential units, including 14 % below-market rate homes, anchored by a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood with high-quality retail, offices, and transit access. It’s a bold step toward a more inclusive, walkable, and connected San Mateo.

This meeting is limited to members only. Not a member and interested in joining? Please reach out to HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blavatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org.

Join us and your fellow HAC Members for our next HAC Education Meeting!

We’re excited to feature:

Newly elected policymaker and longtime housing leader Councilmember Tordillos. Elected to represent District 3 on the San José City Council, he brings deep housing expertise and years of experience from their time on the San José Planning Commission.

Nia Bratton, Public Affairs Manager at The Michelson Center for Public Policy brings her expertise in tenant protections, research, and policy advocacy. Nia will walk us through current tenant-focused legislative efforts and the trends shaping renters’ rights across the state.

This meeting is limited to members only. Not a member and interested in joining? Please reach out to HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blavatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org.

HAC’s Member Legislative Planning Session on Wednesday, October 15, from 12:00-2:00pm will focus on shaping HAC’s state legislative package for 2026. The bills and reforms we advance in Sacramento have some of the biggest impacts on housing production across California and we want your expertise to guide where we focus our efforts.

As housing industry leaders, HAC members know better than anyone what works (and what doesn’t) in moving projects forward. Your insight will help us decide which state-level policy levers to prioritize: financing tools, impact fees, zoning reforms, permitting streamlining, small business and tenant protections, or other changes that can unlock more housing and produce better urbanist outcomes.

Lunch provided for in-person attendees

In person: HAC Office – 555 Montgomery Street, Suite 720

This meeting is limited to members only. Not a member and interested in joining? Please reach out to HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blavatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org.

Join us and your fellow HAC Members for our Q3 Quarterly Breakfast Briefing!

We’ll be featuring everything HAC’s been working on this past quarter and what to look forward to ahead of 2026.

Along with our Quarterly Breakfast Briefing, we’re putting together our annual recap of everything that happened in state housing legislation this year, including what moved forward from our sponsored bill package. We'd love to have you join us, either in person or virtually, to collaborate with HAC staff as we walk through the highlights and what it all means for 2025.

This meeting is limited to members only. Not a member and interested in joining? Please reach out to HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blavatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org.

Join HAC on October 2nd at 2:00pm for a tour of the Sophie Maxwell Building (Block 7B) at Power Station — workforce housing & waterfront renewal in Dogpatch. For more information on the plan please visit the project website HERE.

Only 30 spots available!

Afterwards, we will walk to a local spot for a complimentary, mid-week Happy Hour. Hope to see you there!

This event is open to the public. Please direct questions to HAC’s Community Organizer, Brianna Morales, at Brianna@housingactioncoalition.org.

Join us and your fellow HAC Members for our next Project Review Committee Meeting!

We’re excited for our committee to review:

1105-1121 E Valley Blvd in San Gabriel, a mixed-use project with 65 residential units, including 6 very low-income units from our members Longo Realty Inc.

This meeting is limited to members only. Not a member and interested in joining? Please reach out to HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blavatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org.

Join us and your fellow HAC Members for our next Regulatory Committee Meeting!

We’re excited to feature:

Ramie Dare, Director of Real Estate Development for the Bay Area at Mercy Housing California, who will offer insights from the affordable housing front -- what’s working, what’s not, and what the development landscape looks like for the rest of the year.

Kyle Vansice to introduce Cedar, an Austin-based startup rethinking how infill housing gets built. Cedar’s software helps developers quickly understand what can be built on a site by combining real estate data with smart design tools. The goal: save months of time and significant upfront costs while making it easier to deliver housing in walkable, transit-friendly neighborhoods.

This meeting is limited to members only. Not a member and interested in joining? Please reach out to HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blavatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org.

San Francisco is on the verge of a historic vote and your voice is needed.

The City is preparing to vote on the Family Zoning Plan: a once-in-a-generation rezoning proposal that could finally make it legal to build more housing in neighborhoods that have long excluded it. This plan is a major step toward a more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable San Francisco.

After years of work, months of community input, and multiple public hearings, the Planning Commission will take its vote on September 11. That means now is the time to show up and speak out.

What the Plan Would Do:

• Create more options for families by legalizing backyard cottages, in-law units, and small apartments so families can stay together and renters can live near work, school, and community.

• Prioritize smart growth by focusing new housing near transit, schools, parks, and local businesses.

• Protect essential funding by keeping San Francisco in compliance with state housing law, which helps preserve funding for transit, affordable housing, and infrastructure.

This plan is supported by affordable housing developers, pro-housing advocates, labor unions, and residents from across the city. But opposition has been organizing hard and showing up in force at every hearing. We need to match their energy and show the broad, growing support for a more livable city.

Join us to rally before the vote and help pack the hearing room with housing supporters.

11:30 AM – Rally on the steps of City Hall
We’ll gather outside City Hall for a short rally and hear from community members, housing advocates, and civic leaders who are fighting for a more livable San Francisco. (Speaker lineup coming soon!)

12:30 PM – Planning Commission Hearing, Room 400
After the rally, we’ll head upstairs together to give public comment in support of the Family Zoning Plan.

This vote is the most important one yet. Let’s show San Francisco’s leaders that we’re ready for real change and ready to say yes to more homes.

For questions regarding this rally please contact HAC’s Community Organizer Brianna Morales at Brianna@housingactioncoalition.org

Join us and your fellow HAC Members for our next Regulatory Committee Meeting!

We’re excited to feature:

RJ Mahadev of RaaP, a San Francisco–based modular housing design and construction firm working to streamline multifamily and hotel development through prefab design and efficient contractor matchmaking. To learn more about RaaP’s work and what will be discussed at this Regulatory Committee, please see our blog HERE.

Lisa Follman of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, where she has led the design and execution of a wide range of projects—from small-scale urban work to large commercial developments—for over two decades.

This meeting is limited to members only. Not a member and interested in joining? Please reach out to HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blavatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org.

Join HAC for an exciting tour of 2550 Irving, a new 100% affordable housing development in the Sunset, designed by Pyatok and built by Guzman Construction. Led by TNDC in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, this project brings 90 new homes for working families to a neighborhood that has seen far too little affordable housing in recent decades.

The building also includes community-serving ground-floor space, green areas, bike parking, and proximity to high-performing schools—making it an ideal location for family-focused affordable housing in a historically under-built part of the city.

Afterwards, we will walk to a local spot for a complimentary, mid-week Happy Hour. Hope to see you there!

This event is open to the public. Please direct questions to HAC’s Community Organizer, Brianna Morales, at Brianna@housingactioncoalition.org.

The Family Zoning Plan is so close to becoming reality, and we’re raising a glass to push it across the finish line!

On September 11, the Planning Commission will vote on this historic rezoning that will finally make it legal to build more homes in more neighborhoods, especially in places that have long been off-limits. This is our chance to create a more inclusive, affordable, and vibrant San Francisco.

Join the Housing Action Coalition and YIMBY Action for a high-energy happy hour that’s equal parts fun and impactful:

• Celebrate how far we’ve come

• Connect with a representative from the Planning Department

• Connect with housing advocates from all over the city

• Gear up to speak out at the September 11 hearing

The opposition will show up strong. Let’s show them housing supporters know how to turn out and have a good time doing it.

RSVP HERE!

Attendance for this event is limited to HAC members. Not a member and interested in joining? Please contact Brianna Morales, HAC’s SF Organizer, at brianna@housingactioncoalition.org.

Join us and your fellow HAC Members for our next Regulatory Committee Meeting!

We’re excited to feature:

State Senator Scott Wiener, who will discuss the new housing bills that went into effect for 2025 and taking a look ahead at the new year.

Rachael Tanner of SF Planning Department - Director of Citywide Planning.

This meeting is limited to members only. Not a member and interested in joining? Please reach out to HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blavatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org.

Please join Senator Scott Wiener, DM Development, MRK Partners, Six Peak Capital, Forge West, and HAC’s Executive Director Corey Smith on August 25th to celebrate the groundbreaking of 300 De Haro in Potrero Hill. This innovative, stylish, and 100% affordable housing project marks one of the largest ground-up affordable developments in the City to break ground in recent years.

Originally approved in 2020 as a mixed-income project, 300 De Haro has since evolved into a fully affordable development. It will provide 425 furnished and unfurnished studio units and neighborhood retail, along with a variety of amenities designed to foster community, empower individuals and families, and provide lasting comfort, security, and opportunity.

We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with you!

For questions about this event, please contact Luis Cuadra from Southwest Strategies at lcuadra@bergdavis.com.

Join us and your fellow HAC Members for our next Project Review Committee Meeting!

We’re excited for our committee to review:

The Mitchell Drive Townhomes in Walnut Creek! This development from Signature Development Group aims to transform the site of a former suburban office park into a new, for-sale housing community that helps address the region’s housing shortage.

This meeting is limited to members only. Not a member and interested in joining? Please reach out to HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blavatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org.

Join the Housing Action Coalition for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of The Clara and Ellore -- two new standout developments by Related California with stunning architecture by Steinberg Hart.

The Ellore is an ultraluxury senior living community designed for refined, elevated living. Featuring 176 residences, including penthouse suites, independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartment homes, the Ellore combines breathtaking views of the Diablo Mountains with thoughtfully curated services and wellness-focused design. Residents enjoy an environment that is rich in comfort, deep in community connection, and vibrant with culture and care.

The Clara, designed by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson with Steinberg Hart as architect of record, offers 508 market-rate apartments alongside vibrant ground-floor retail. As a catalyst for the neighborhood, The Clara fosters a dynamic, connected community with diverse indoor and outdoor amenities, from fitness and wellness spaces to coworking and recreation areas.

Both projects share a central public park, weaving together luxury, community vitality, and urban placemaking in the heart of Santa Clara.

RSVP HERE

*This is a first come, first serve event with a max of 25 people, limited to HAC members. So please reserve your spot as soon as possibIe to claim your ticket!

Please direct all questions to HAC’s Community Organizer Brianna Morales at Brianna@housingactioncoalition.org

As Executive Director of the Housing Action Coalition, Corey Smith is launching a new biweekly series of informal office hours for HAC members. These sessions are designed as a space for members to drop in, ask questions, and engage in open conversation about the policy landscape, political developments, financing strategies, or any pressing issues they may be facing in the housing space.

Whether members are seeking clarity on emerging legislation, looking for insights into best practices, or simply hoping to connect with peers navigating similar challenges, Corey is creating this forum as a supportive, interactive resource. Recognizing that the expertise of HAC’s members helps shape the future of housing, Corey is committed to ensuring they have every tool and insight needed to keep building it.

Members will be emailed joining information. Please contact Brianna Morales at Brianna@housingactioncoalition.org for any questions.

This is a members only virtual event. Interested in becoming a member? Please contact HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blatvatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org

HAC Members Farella Braun + Martel are hosting Happy Hour this month!

For July's Happy Hour, HAC is going to be hosting at the Farella Braun + Martel Offices at One Bush St. Suite 900. Join us at in downtown San Francisco to mingle, connect, and talk all things housing! All guests must RSVP by atleast 24 hours before the event.

RSVP HERE!

Attendance for this event is limited to HAC members. Not a member and interested in joining? Please contact Brianna Morales, HAC’s SF Organizer, at brianna@housingactioncoalition.org.

Join us and your fellow HAC Members for our next Regulatory Committee Meeting!

We’re excited to feature:

Peter Belden of the Sierra Club and both Maria Cortes Rojas + Noerena Limon of the Casita Coalition

This meeting is limited to members only. Not a member and interested in joining? Please reach out to HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blavatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org.

Join us and your fellow HAC Members for our next Project Review Committee Meeting!

We’re excited for our committee to review:

The Redwood City Senior Center project at 910 Marshall! This development from R&M Properties aims to create a senior residential care facility with over three hundred units, retail, and parking, in the heart of the county seat.

Riboli Family Wines’ Buena Vista Project in Los Angeles! This development is envisioned as a mixed-use space that will serve the surrounding communities, integrating residential, commercial, and cultural elements to create a dynamic urban environment.

This meeting is limited to members only. Not a member and interested in joining? Please reach out to HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blavatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org.

As Executive Director of the Housing Action Coalition, Corey Smith is launching a new biweekly series of informal office hours for HAC members. These sessions are designed as a space for members to drop in, ask questions, and engage in open conversation about the policy landscape, political developments, financing strategies, or any pressing issues they may be facing in the housing space.

Whether members are seeking clarity on emerging legislation, looking for insights into best practices, or simply hoping to connect with peers navigating similar challenges, Corey is creating this forum as a supportive, interactive resource. Recognizing that the expertise of HAC’s members helps shape the future of housing, Corey is committed to ensuring they have every tool and insight needed to keep building it.

Members will be emailed joining information. Please contact Brianna Morales at Brianna@housingactioncoalition.org for any questions.

This is a members only virtual event. Interested in becoming a member? Please contact HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blatvatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org

Join us virtually via zoom webinar to hear from HAC's Land Use Attorneys who will break down the new CEQA reform legislation. We will also have guest speakers on this topic including…

Assembly Member Buffy Wicks, Senator Scott Wiener, and their respective staff.

Take a look at HAC member Holland & Knight’s description on the new reforms HERE

RSVP for the Webinar HERE

This webinar is open to the public. Please direct all questions to HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blatvatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org

Join us and your fellow HAC Members for our next Regulatory Committee Meeting!

We’re excited to feature:

Peter Lawrence, who is Director of Federal Policy for Novogradac & Company LLP. He will share insights on the California Housing Partnership and the Federal Workshop Presentation heard at the Housing California Partnership.

The Our City Our Power Campaign, San Francisco’s effort to acquire PG&E’s local electric grid.

This meeting is limited to members only. Not a member and interested in joining? Please reach out to HAC’s Deputy Director Gabrielle Blavatsky at Gabrielle@housingactioncoalition.org.

Join us for our monthly HAC Happy Hour at the HAC office in 555 Montgomery in downtown San Francisco! For 2025, the monthly happy hour will be held on the fourth Thursday of every month.

RSVP HERE!

Attendance for this event is limited to HAC members. Not a member and interested in joining? Please contact Brianna Morales, HAC’s SF Organizer, at brianna@housingactioncoalition.org.