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April 3, 2017
Governmental Affairs
American Canyon Shifts To Voluntary Art Fee
Explicitly noting that BIA|Bay Area's legal challenge of Oakland's mandatory public art fee remains unresolved and that the city has several other fees in the works, American Canyon is considering a voluntary public art program. Its city council will consider a draft program on April 4, 2017, which would provide a framework that enables the city to accept public art donations, artwork loans and monetary donations to further the city's public art program. Full Story
Albany Considers Affordable Housing Fee
The Albany City Council will deliberate on April 3, 2017, whether or not to pursue affordable housing impact fees based on a nexus study that purports to support fees up to $44 per sq. ft. on new residential housing and $113 to $240 per sq. ft. on commercial development. While Albany is a small inner East Bay community of less than 20,000 people, its nexus study was prepared as part of a coordinated work program for 12 jurisdictions in Alameda and Santa Clara counties. Full Story
Membership
Welcome New Members for March
Thank you to the following companies for joining the BIA|Bay Area in March! Please take a few minutes to review the list and should anyone need contact information, please reach out to membership@biabayarea.org.
 
LJ Bates Management          
Regional Land Company           
Events
Excellence in Home Building Awards - Sponsorship Deadline TODAY!
Our big awards show is on April 21st at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Visit the event page HERE for tickets, sponsorship opportunities, room block and our list of finalists.
 
Room Block Extended thru Today ONLY!
 
Sponsorship Deadline - Today, April 3rd!
PASS Trade Show: Secure  
Exhibitor 
Tabletop Today
Join the Purchasing Agents, Subcontractors and Suppliers Committee (PASS) for a Cinco de Mayo celebration and trade show on May 4, 2017! Reserve your exhibitor tabletop today and secure your priority in line to select your location. Visit the event page HERE for full details.
SMC Dinner & Program - June 7, 2017
Mark your calendar and save the date! More details to come!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
May 10 - PWB Essentials Drive
June 7 - SMC Dinner & Program
July 17 - Annual Golf Tournament & Wine Tour
August 1 - Day at the Ballpark: A's vs. Giants
HomeAid Northern California
DreamCatcher Almost Done
HomeAid's DeamCatcher Oakland shelter for homeless teens and exploited girls is nearing completion! Than you to XL Construction for acting as Owner's Representative and for the support of Lennar Charitable Housing Foundation, Hunt Hale & Jones and CBG. It took six years of diligence, persistence and hard work to make this project happen. Stay tuned for the dedication ceremony announcement in April.
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Click here 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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