Come here the latest from the Mayor’s Office on housing policy legislation going to the Board of Supervisors this spring! Sarah Dennis Phillips of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development led the Mayor’s Housing Working Group in 2014 and brought all sides together to work on effective housing policy to help the Mayor achieve his […]
Come here the latest from the Mayor’s Office on housing policy legislation going to the Board of Supervisors this spring! Sarah Dennis Phillips of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development led the Mayor’s Housing Working Group in 2014 and brought all sides together to work on effective housing policy to help the Mayor achieve his […]
Recently-elected District 3 Supervisor Julie Christensen will be our guest speaker at our Monthly Membership Meeting. Her District covers several neighborhoods, including the Financial District, Embarcadero and North Beach, among others. She will share her views on the housing and land use climate and some of the initiatives she's working on. This is a great […]
Recently-elected District 3 Supervisor Julie Christensen will be our guest speaker at our Monthly Membership Meeting. Her District covers several neighborhoods, including the Financial District, Embarcadero and North Beach, among others. She will share her views on the housing and land use climate and some of the initiatives she's working on. This is a great […]
Old and new city policies have aligned to create ideal market conditions for water recycling in San Francisco buildings. The long standing code requirement for recycled water ‘purple pipe’, in combination with the new Non-Potable Water Program, present a unique opportunity for building owners and project teams alike. We’ll discuss the bigger picture and what […]
When we put on our thinking caps to find creative solutions to preserve the affordability of current housing stock, we immediately think of small-site acquisition. On Friday, April 10th, we welcome Tracy Parent, Organizational Director of the SF Community Land Trust, as our guest speaker. She’ll share how her organization acquires small apartment buildings for low […]
When we put on our thinking caps to find creative solutions to preserve the affordability of current housing stock, we immediately think of small-site acquisition. On Friday, April 10th, we welcome Tracy Parent, Organizational Director of the SF Community Land Trust, as our guest speaker. She’ll share how her organization acquires small apartment buildings for low […]
For many, housing policy can be so dry and wonky. But not anymore! The SFHAC invites you to a special casual session to unpack two important pieces of housing legislation that will be introduced soon at the Board of Supervisors and find out how you can take action. Light refreshments will be provided. This […]
For many, housing policy can be so dry and wonky. But not anymore! The SFHAC invites you to a special casual session to unpack two important pieces of housing legislation that will be introduced soon at the Board of Supervisors and find out how you can take action. Light refreshments will be provided. This […]
Our Project Review Committee will review the plans for Parcel O, one of remaining city-owned parcels left after the removal of the Central Freeway. The project proposes the construction of 112 permanently affordable homes. We will also review the plans for 1567 California Street. Project #1 Address: Central Freeway Parcel O (at Fell and Laguna) […]
Our Project Review Committee will review the plans for Parcel O, one of remaining city-owned parcels left after the removal of the Central Freeway. The project proposes the construction of 112 permanently affordable homes. We will also review the plans for 1567 California Street. Project #1 Address: Central Freeway Parcel O (at Fell and Laguna) […]
This Outreach Committee meeting has been cancelled. The Outreach Committee is charged with advising SFHAC staff on events and outreach for the organization, ranging from fundraising (Housing Heroes, Housing Forum), educational (neighborhood tours), and social (happy hours) events to individual membership. Some key questions that this group will tackle in 2015 will be: How are […]
Tom Lockard has years of experience setting up infrastructure finance districts (IFDs), a sophisticated financial tool. He'll present at our Regulatory Committee meeting what IFDs are and how they might be used to finance affordable housing, a new mechanism being considered by the City. SFHAC Business and Organization Members only, please.
Tom Lockard has years of experience setting up infrastructure finance districts (IFDs), a sophisticated financial tool. He'll present at our Regulatory Committee meeting what IFDs are and how they might be used to finance affordable housing, a new mechanism being considered by the City. SFHAC Business and Organization Members only, please.
Accessory dwelling units, or “in-law” units, are a great tool for increasing density without affecting neighborhood character. After many years of thwarted efforts in San Francisco, two pieces of legislation supporting these units passed in 2014, and there are more on the horizon. Come learn about this housing type and its role in the city’s […]
