Palo Alto Keeps Moving Toward Highest Bay Area Affordable Housing Fees
The City of Palo Alto Planning and Transportation Commission met on Wednesday July 27th to consider the staff recommended $50 per sq./ft fees for all new for sale and rental housing. The Commission did not take action, directing instead to establish a sub-committee to continue to study the item and return to a future P&T commission meeting, date TBD, to take action and make a recommendation to the council.
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South Bay RPC Scheduled to Meet with San Jose Planning Director Harry Freitas
Mark your calendars for Thursday October 6th for the follow-up meeting with San Jose Planning Director Harry Freitas to review the results and recommendations of the city's fee study initiated early this year. The South Bay RPC meeting will be held October 6, 2016 from 11:30 to 1:30 pm at HMH offices, 1570 Oakland Rd, San Jose, CA 95131. Lunch will be served. Please let Pat Sausedo know if you'd like to attend at
psausedo@biabayarea.org
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Bring In A Member Today and Win!
The BIA|Bay Area Fall Membership Drive runs the month of September. The first person to bring in a new, paid member this week wins a $50 Gift Card! Membership is the foundation for the success of our association. Please help and Refer Just ONE!
Click here for details
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NAHB Professional Women in Building Week
NAHB Professional Women in Building Week celebrates the contributions of women as a visible component of the residential construction industry and provides an occasion for all members across the NAHB federation to collectively raise awareness of the impact made by women through activities that promote, enhance and support housing and women in the industry. To find out more about our PWB,
click here.
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PWB Scholarship Deadline September 23rd
Help encourage students to enter the building industry! The Professional Women in Building (PWB) has scholarship dollars to encourage building-industry members and their families to succeed in the building industry. Student scholarships are awarded to those attending college, university or vocational/technical school. For members, scholarships will be awarded to those looking to further their education within our industry. Consider industry-recognized programs (IRM, CAPS, etc.), green building or other certifications. Courses must be related to the building industry to be considered.
Click here for student application.
Click here for member application. Current deadline is September 23rd, 2016.
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BRE Annual Fall Forum - October 7 Tickets on Sale NOW
The Bureau of Real Estate Committee of the BIA|Bay Area has gathered industry experts for a symposium on Friday, October 7. Advanced tickets thru 9/30, purchase early and save. For a list of speakers, topics and event details visit the event page
HERE. Contact
events@biabayarea.org for questions or sponsorship. Thank you to our sponsors
Benchmark Communities,
EverBank,
Miller Starr Regalia
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October 26 - SMC Dinner Program with JBREC Design Lens
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HomeAid Northern California
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Bobby Glover to Emcee HomeAid LIVE Benefit on September 18th
Don't miss Emcee B.G. (a.k.a. Bobby Glover) hosting HomeAid LIVE 2016 with country music star Lee Brice and special guests The Bell Brothers on September 18th at the Alameda County Fairgrounds Amphitheater! This is a unique opportunity to see an award winning musician in an intimate setting, all while making a difference in the lives of families and individuals in need. Get your tickets today at
www.homeaidnc.org and enjoy an evening of great entertainment, food, drink, auction items and FRIENDS! For more information contact Cheryl at
coconnor@homeaidnc.org or Kirsten at
kfischer@homeaidnc.org
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for BIA's Housing4All blog, where you will find news about the Bay Area's housing shortage along with videos, statistics and an opportunity to join us in our quest to provide housing for all.
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