Is there more to climate-friendly housing than towers near train stations? What if we could have much more affordable housing without even increasing heights beyond 2-3 stories– while integrating green space and reducing car-dependence? Join Urban Environmentalists, South Bay YIMBY, and East Bay for Everyone for a conversation with Karen Parolek of Opticos Design, one of the leaders in the new movement for Missing Middle Housing. We’ll also be kicked off by Alex Lee, a State Assembly candidate endorsed by South Bay YIMBY. We’ll leave plenty of time for audience questions, so make sure to bring yours. Zoom link will be emailed to attendees prior to the event.
Fair Rents, Fair Bills: Understanding Rent & Utility Regulations
JOIN US VIRTUALLY ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH 12PM
Join us for a learning session about San José’s Rent Stabilization Program and possible updates to the city’s rules on how utilities are billed in rental housing (known as Ratio Utility Billing Services, or RUBS).
We’ll break down:
- What rent stabilization means
- How RUBS works
- And what these proposed changes could mean for renters and housing providers
You’ll also learn how to share your feedback and get involved as the city considers these updates and how it can impact you.