State Offers Online Map of State-Owned Surplus Lands
California has launched an
interactive map
showing excess state-owned properties eligible for affordable housing development. Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the creation of the map in
Executive Order N-06-19.
State properties that were under-utilized or excess to need were identified and then screened to determine which sites would be potentially suitable for affordable housing development. Full Story
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Housing Bills on East Bay RPC Agenda
BIA|Bay Area Vice President of Governmental Affairs and Chief Counsel Paul Campos will provide BIA's East Bay Regional Policy Committee a comprehensive update on the status of housing litigation wending its way through the California Legislature. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Sept. 25, 2019, at KB Home's Training Room on the first floor, Bishop Ranch 8, 5000 Executive Parkway in San Ramon. The members-only event is free but space is limited. Click HERE to register online. For more information or questions, contact BIA's Lisa Vorderbrueggen at 925-348-1956 or lvorderbrueggen@biabayarea.org.
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City of Sunnyvale Rental Housing Inclusionary at Planning Commission
The City of Sunnyvale becomes the latest Silicon Valley jurisdiction to propose adopting AB 1505 provisions to its affordable housing program policies that would allow the City to require the inclusion of BMR units in rental residential projects. The City is seeking Planning Commission recommendations on the Draft Inclusionary Below Market Rate Rental Housing Ordinance requiring construction of a range of Low and Very Low Income units or possible payment of substantially higher in-lieu fees. Full Story
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Department of Real Estate Fall Forum Oct. 4
The Department of Real Estate
Committee of the BIA|BayArea has gathered industry experts for an in depth discussion around
Energy Code Updates & Solar Requirements for 2020.
Panel Members:
Peter Lezak (Moderator), KB Home
Josh Rindlisbacher, Ei Corporation
Helmut Gehle, Sunrun
Rachelle Costa, Costa & Costa
Andrew Hay, The Helsing Group
Chris Neri, Department of Real Estate
Registration is now open, visit the event page HERE.
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PASS Fall Networking Mixer Oct. 10
Join your Purchasing Agents, Subcontractors and Suppliers Committee for a casual mixer at Maria Maria in Danville.
Space is limited, so register early on the event page HERE.
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Third Annual Women's Leadership Conference Oct. 18
This event will sell out, so don't wait to register! Visit our event page to read more about our speakers, sponsorship opportunities, and to secure your seat www.biabayarea.org/wlc
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Driverless Cars: The Autonomous Revolution on Oct. 29
Join the Sales & Marketing Council and come hear transportation expert Dr. Jon Haveman share his views on how the autonomous vehicle revolution will change the building industry.
Sponsorship opportunities and registration are NOW OPEN!
Visit the event page
HERE
for full details.
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John Burns Economic Forecast Dec. 5
Registration is NOW open for our annual John Burns Economic & Housing Forecast breakfast. Join the BIA for the final event of the year!
Early bird registration is available now thru November 5, take advantage of the savings and register TODAY! For full details, visit the event page
HERE
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SAVE THE DATE FOR OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
November 14 - Lean In Circle with Lisa Vorderbrueggen
January 31 - BIA Installation of Officers
Check out our full calendar on our website
HERE
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HomeAid Trap Shoot - Thursday Sept. 12
HomeAid's 18th Annual Trap Shoot is this Thursday! Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors and see you bright and early on Thursday morning! For event schedule, safety rules and Sponsors click HERE.
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