Who really has a seat at the table when it comes to local political participation in housing and development policy? Professor Katherine Einstein of Boston University is a leading researcher on how local participatory inequalities have major implications for rising housing costs, as her findings show that individuals who are older, male, longtime residents, voters in local elections, and homeowners are significantly more likely to participate in planning and zoning board meetings concerning housing development; furthermore, they overwhelmingly oppose new housing construction.
Join us for an important discussion on the many obstacles preventing the construction of dense and affordable housing. Einstein is one of the authors of Neighborhood Defenders: Participatory Politics and America’s Housing Crisis, which focuses on the intersection of local institutions, such as planning and zoning boards, and the political behavior of the people who actually participate in the housing permitting process.
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.