BIA Sounds the Alarm On Fee Policy
A consensus of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority publicly agreed with BIA|Bay Area's request to strip a mysterious proposed fee expansion policy from the draft 2017 Countywide Transportation Plan or CTP. Presumably inserted by a staff person, the unsolicited directive would have substantially broadened the regional transportation mitigation fee to include operations and maintenance costs of the capital projects that the funds are collected to construct. Full Story
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Walnut Creek Moves to Hike Traffic and Housing Fees
Bolstered by an economic consulting firm's findings, Walnut Creek planning and housing staff will propose a combination of a traffic and housing impact fee increases on new residential development they say the local market can withstand: a $4 per sq. ft. hike in its affordable housing impact fee and $849 per PM peak trip in its base traffic fee. If the City Council adopts the proposed fees at its meeting on Aug. 1, 2017, the city's affordable housing impact fee for residential development will be $19 per sq. ft., up from $15 or a 27 percent increase, and the traffic impact fee will be $3,679 per PM peak trip, up from $2,830 or a 30 percent jump. Full Story
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San Jose Hosts Urban Villages Workshop
San Jose Interim Planning Director Rosalynn Hughey will host an Urban Village Implementation Plan Workshop for the development community on Aug. 16, 2017, from 10 a.m.-noon City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose in Wing Room, No. 118. The city requests that attendees RSVP to Michael Brilliot, division manager,
michael.brilliot@sanjoseca.gov
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South Bay RPC To Host Sen. Jim Beall
The BIA|Bay Area South Bay Regional Policy Committee will host a special conversation and reception with California Senate Committee on Transportation and Housing Chairman Jim Beall on Aug. 24, 2017. The Democratic state senator from San Jose and District 15 will help shepherd a package of reform legislation if Gov. Jerry Brown delivers on his promise to deliver meaningful regulatory changes that would help ease rapidly escalating housing costs for Californians. All BIA members are invited to attend. The event will be held from 3-5:30 p.m. at the Silicon Valley Capital Club, 50 W. San Fernando Street, Suite 1700, in San Jose. There is no cost to attend but RSVPs are required to
psausedo@biabayarea.org
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....about the California Homebuilding Foundation's BITA Program? The Building Industry Technology Program (BITA) is a four-year high school construction trades training program promoted by the CHF. The curriculum is aimed at producing skilled professionals who will be qualified and confident to enter the workforce. The Professional Women in Building will be working with CHF to bring this program to more high schools within the BIA Bay Area Region. Industry support is the driving factor for the BITA program. Organizations play a vital role in supporting BITA - Let's build the future of our industry together! Learn more about BITA by clicking here.
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Women in the Lead: 2017 Leadership Conference Needs Your Support
Excitement is building for the Women in the Lead Conference this September after last week's announcement of our keynote speakers and program. Your support of this event via sponsorship would be a wise investment as we expect a sell-out event with 300 attendees. Each sponsorship includes a complimentary ticket(s). Join us!
Click here for more information on sponsorship (2 pages) or
HERE for event details.
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PASS Battle of the Bay Day at the Oakland Coliseum - Tomorrow, August 1
There are still a few tickets available. Don't miss out on the fun! All members and their guests are welcome! Tickets include a tailgate before the game.
Contact events@biabayarea.org to purchase today! Visit the event page for additional details
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SMC Networking Mixer - August 9
We invite you to join the Sales & Marketing Council for a special look at this exceptional and unique community that everyone is talking about. This FREE networking opportunity is a great chance to mix, mingle and get a behind the scenes look at these gorgeous model homes!
Come meet some new faces and catch up with old friends within our industry. The tour will be hosted by Brookfield Residential at Crown Point with small bites and refreshments. Visit the event page to RSVP and full information
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PWB Cheers to a Champion - August 10
The Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) of the BIA Bay Area continue their successful Champion Series on
Thursday, August 10th with 'Cheers to a Champion' - save the date!
Sharon Moore and Kelly Krhoun with Creative Design Group will share how they have embraced mentorship in the ongoing success of their business.
Visit the event page to register
HERE
, as well as links to the entire series.
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HomeAid Northern California
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Sponsor HomeAid's Trap Shoot Before Sell Out!
The 16th Annual Trap Shoot on Sept. 14, 2017 WILL SELL OUT again this year, so Sponsor Today! Sponsor the Trap Shoot AND HomeAid LIVE with Air Supply on Nov. 13, 2017 and receive a 10% discount on HomeAid LIVE. Email
events@homeaidnc.org for any questions.
Click here for the events flyer.
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