HCD Pro-Housing Framework Released
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Affordable Housing Fee To Rise in Livermore
Per its established fee setting formula, Livermore will increase its affordable housing in-lieu rate by $3.15 to $28.52 per sq. ft., or 12 percent. The City Council is scheduled to ratify the annual fee resolution on Oct. 28, 2019, which will go into effect 60 days after the vote. Full Story
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Hollister Growth Management Ordinance
On Monday, 10/21/19, the City of Hollister will hear Agenda Item E.1, Ordinance No. 1183 to repeal and replace the city's Municipal Code Chapter 16.64 regarding the city's Growth Management Program. Despite efforts to advise the city staff and council of SB 330 and the state's new legislation prohibiting any housing allocation caps, housing moratoria, population caps or similar restrictions effective January 1, 2020 the city staff is recommending the council proceed with adopting the proposed Growth Management Ordinance. Full Story
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San Jose to Increase Rental Housing In-Lieu Fees
On October 18 the City of San Jose held an information meeting to provide a preliminary overview of proposed recommended updates to the city's Inclusionary Ordinance. On November 5th
the city council is scheduled to have a "Housing Study Session" where city staff and consultants will make presentations covering (1) Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Recommended Changes for Rental Housing (2) Cost of Residential Development Construction (3) Development Fee Framework Approach (4) Ellis Act Ordinance Changes. Full Story
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Morgan Hill to Update Fees
The City of Morgan Hill will be reviewing the July 2019 Willdan Study of Development Impact Fees and staff recommendation to adopt a new fee schedule at their October 23, 2019 council meeting.
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BIA Seeks Membership Committee Nominations
The BIA|Bay Area is accepting
nominations for several at-large openings on its Membership Committee. Nominees must be BIA members in good standing and be willing to participate in at least one meeting a month during most of the year and more often during the association's annual membership drive.
Committee members will have the opportunity to compete for valuable new member recruitment perks including cash prizes, free event tickets and special recognition during BIA events! To express interest please contact Evelyn Ragonton,
eragonton@biabayarea.org
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BIA Fall Membership Drive Thru Nov. 30
The BIA|Bay Area is offering tons of incentives for referring new members to join the BIA. Don't miss out on this opportunity to support your association and make some extra cash!
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2019 Women's Leadership Conference -
Thank You!!!
Thank you to the full house that joined us this past Friday. We hope that everyone left feeling inspired by our three speakers.
We hope that you are eager to join us again next year!
Check out photos from the event on your Facebook page
HERE.
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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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PASS Reception & Toy Drive Nov. 7
Join the Purchasing Agents, Subcontractors & Suppliers for this annual sought-after event as they team up with HomeAid Northern California to collect toys for children throughout the Bay Area.
Receive a raffle ticket for each toy you bring with a chance at the grand prize of $500. This is a members ONLY event. Each attendee will receive the Builder Project Directory.
Online registration is NOW available. Visit the event page
HERE to register. Register early and save! Interested in sponsoring? Only one opportunity still available. Contact events@biabayarea.org.
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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's Announces New Project
HomeAid announces a new Tiny Home project with First Presbyterian Church of Hayward for 6-12 working homeless. 6 Builder Captains have stepped up to build the 6 tiny homes this year! Builder Captains include Pulte Homes, Branagh, Brookfield Residential, William Lyon Homes, XL Construction and Richmond American Homes! If you would like to help, please contact Cheryl O'Connor. Click here for more info.
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