Lack of Housing Produces More - Not Less - Traffic
A new study in San Mateo County by affordable housing and transit advocates concludes what members of the home building industry have been saying for years: Under-producing housing near where people work forces people to drive greater distances each day to their jobs and generates more traffic gridlock. A news story in the East Bay Times last week read, "Many cities and their residents have fought new development because they are 'really concerned about traffic,' said Evelyn Stivers, executive director of the Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo. Full Story
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Walnut Creek Seeks Economic Input
Walnut Creek staff will preview its consultants' research at the Development Services Forum set for July 11, 2018, as part of their preparation for an update of the city's 2004 economic development strategic plan. This forum is designed for representatives of the development, tech and auto communities to collaborate with the city as it moves to update the document. Full Story
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East Contra Costa FPD Continues Town Halls
The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District continues its State of the District town halls designed to share information about the district's proposed strategic planning process and next steps following the first direct election of a five-member first board in November 2018. A town hall is set for June 27, 2018, starting at 6 p.m., at the Brentwood City Hall in the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood.
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Pleasanton Eliminates ADUs As Option
Reversing course, Pleasanton planning staff is now recommending the city exclude the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) as a compliance option to fulfill a proposed mandate that single-family residential builders construct at least 20 percent of all new homes within every project as "compact" units. Instead, such units would be strictly defined as being between 750 and 1,800 sq. ft. in size, detached or attached including duplexes or duets but excluding ADUs that are designed to accommodate a household of two or more people. Full Story
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Post Your Company's Events on the BIA Website
Do you have a special event you'd like to invite our members to? Now you can do so by posting your event on the BIA's website calendar.
Events should appeal to the members at large and may include community openings, open houses, receptions for design centers or showrooms, new product launch, etc. Some restrictions apply.
Click here
for more information or
watch short video here
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NAHB adds
Capital One Spark Business to Member Discounts
NAHB is pleased to introduce Capital One® Spark Business®! Together, we want to help you put thousands of dollars back into your business. With the Spark® Cash credit card, you'll earn unlimited 2% cash back on every purchase - plus, there is no annual fee to use your card.
Learn more today
and see how rewarding doing business can really be. See this and other member discounts by
clicking here
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PASS Recovery Brunch @ PCBC - June 28
Sponsorships are sold out, but registration is still open! Visit the event page for complete details
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PWB Lean In Circle - July 12
Please join the Professional Women in Building of the BIA|Bay Area for their first Lean In Circle. This event is open to PWB members ONLY.
Moderator, Sarah Connolly of McKinsey & Company, will be leading a workshop on centered leadership and the idea of 'framing.'
There is no fee to participate, but seating is very limited and open to ONLY PWB members. Visit the event page
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BIA Annual Golf Tournament - July 16
Join us as we return to Blackhawk Country Club for our annual golf tournament. We are selling out fast, so don't wait to secure your spot.
Not a golfer? There are still several ways to participate.
Visit the event page for registration, sponsorship and full details of the event
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Wine Tour Now Available - July 16
Not a golfer!? Join us for our annual wine tour. Registration and sponsorships now available. We will vist four wineries: Retzlaff, Concannon, Steven Kent and Darcie Kent Vineyards.
Visit the event page for full details of the event
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A Day at the Ballpark - Battle of the Bay, July 20
Join the BIA for a day at the ballpark and a Battle of the Bay at Oakland Coliseum. Bring your clients, colleagues, and family for a fun evening with fireworks.
Sponsorship, tickets and discounted parking are available NOW. Visit the event page
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OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
June 26 - CHF Hall of Fame
June 28 - Gold Nugget Awards @ PCBC
July 12 - BRE Board Meeting
July 18 - SMC Board Meeting
July 19 - PWB Board Meeting
Check out our full calendar on our website
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Trap Shoot Sponsorships Still Available!
Sponsor the 17th Annual Trap Shoot today to be guaranteed a team! We already have 46 sponsored teams so this event WILL SELL OUT! Event to be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the Pleasanton-Livermore Rod & Gun Club! Register your team today - names of team members can be provided at a later date.
Click here for the form.
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