With the theme of Building Momentum, this year’s Spring Symposium will showcase the growing movement for more equitable, affordable, and inclusive housing across the Bay Area and beyond.
From ending exclusionary zoning to legalizing more multifamily housing, we’ll hear from the elected leaders and housing experts who are accelerating change. Our speaker lineup includes:
Richard Cho, Senior Advisor for Housing and Services, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
San Francisco Mayor London Breed
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo
VOX Politics and Policy Fellow Jerusalem Demsas
Los Angeles Times Housing Reporter Liam Dillon
KQED Housing Reporter Molly Solomon!
The Housing Needs of Undocumented Residents
JOIN US VIRTUALLY ON FRIDAY, JULY 25TH 12PM
Undocumented immigrants face unique and often invisible barriers to housing—exclusion from federal programs, fear of retaliation, and discriminatory screening practices.
Join us for a timely conversation on how we can break down these barriers and advance housing solutions that include everyone—regardless of immigration status.
We’ll explore:
– Why undocumented immigrants are excluded from key housing programs
– How fear and discrimination drive housing instability
– Local policies and community-based models creating real change