San Jose Developer Outreach Meeting to discuss AHIF and IHO Programs
On Friday, March 9, 2018, the San José Housing Department will hold an outreach meeting to review actions pertaining to the transition between the Affordable Housing Impact Fee (AHIF) and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO). The meeting will be from 9:00 to 10:00 am and held at San Jose City Hall San José City Hall Wing Room 120. Full Story
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BART Solicits Input on Livermore Extension
BART seeks comments on a proposed 5.5 mile extension along Interstate 580 to the Isabel Avenue interchange including a conventional train in addition to alternative diesel units and Bus Rapid Transit or express bus service. An analysis commissioned by BART shows that an extension of the train technology or the diesel units would cost significantly more than Bus Rapid Transit - $1.6 billion for rail compared with $380 million to $25 million for bus. Full Story
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Richmond To Discuss Housing Nexus Study Findings
The Richmond City Council will hold a workshop on Feb. 27, 2018, to discuss the findings of its July 2016 residential and non-residential affordable housing nexus studies and an economic feasibility analysis prepared by Keyser Marston. Back in 2014, over BIA's strong objections about its dubious legality, MTC approved spending federal transportation dollars on the nexus studies. Full Story
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Advertising Opportunities Available with the BIA
The BIA now has advertising space available in our Weekly Report and our website! Check out the ad spaces on this edition and
click here
for opportunities on the website. Our Weekly Report is sent to over 2,300 members. Contact
Member Services
for pricing and more information.
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Excellence in Home Building Awards - Apr 20
Our annual awards show will be returning to the Hyatt Regency San Francisco on Friday, April 20.
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SMC Month of Giving - Assembly Event Feb 22
Thank you to everyone who came out to volunteered their time to assemble care kits for
HomeFirst. In addition, tha
nk you as well to all those that donated items and the following sponsors:
Century Communities, DAHLIN, Donald Stasenka Photography, EverBank, HomeTeam Pest Defense, Mason-McDuffie Mortgage, New Home Professionals, Sign Technology, Signature Homes, Taylor Morrison, The New Home Company, The Ryness Company, and TRI Pointe Homes
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SMC/BRE Breakfast - Every Tweet You Make, Mar 14
The Sales & Marketing Council and The Bureau of Real Estate have come together to bring you three expert guest speakers will help you "Stay Legal" online, in your sales office and in print advertising.
Our panel includes:
Alice Ford, President, California Builder Services
Sandy Richert, Director of Sales, Trumark Homes
Derek Wenzel, Account Director, JStokes
Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now available, visit the event page
HERE.
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PASS Builder Lunch - Mar 15
Join The Purchasing Agents, Subcontractors, and Suppliers Committee for a luncheon and thoughtful panel discussion with the most influential builders in the Bay Area.
Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now available, visit the event page
HERE
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PWB Luncheon with Mayor Libby Schaaf - Mar 26
Save the Date: The Professional Women in Building Council kick off their 2018 series Listen Up, Lean In and Stand Out with a luncheon with Oakland Mayor, Libby Schaaf.
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OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
February 21 - SMC Board Meeting
March 8 - BRE Meeting
March 15 - PWB Meeting
March 21 - BIA Board of Directors Meeting
March 21 - SMC Board Meeting
March 22 - BIA/PG&E Task Force Meeting
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Recovery Cafe Grand Opening
HomeAid and the BIA Bay Area celebrated the Homecoming and Ribbon Cutting of the new Recovery Café San Jose on February 15th! Recovery Café San Jose is a healing community for those traumatized by addiction, homeless and mental health challenges. We celebrated the completion of the Café renovation including a new commercial kitchen and coffee/espresso bar along with updated classrooms and a welcoming Café space. Thank you event sponsors BIA Bay Area, Hanover, KT Properties Urban, Ponderosa Homes, HMH and Brookfield Residential.
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