Getting Inclusionary Housing Right

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Cities across Santa Clara County are considering this powerful tool to build more new affordable homes without subsidy.

But done wrong it can fall short, or even stop the development of new homes in its tracks. Learn how it works, and how to get it right!

Many of our local cities are joining forces right now in a shared nexus study, the wonky and in-depth analysis that assesses the feasibility of local residential development and the potential for developers of market-rate housing to add a share of affordable homes to their buildings.

If cities require too few affordable homes or affordability that’s too shallow, they leave public benefits on the table. Too much, and developers can’t build any housing at all.

Come hear about local cities that are getting it right: successfully using inclusionary housing policies to achieve mixed-income communities, generate funding to subsidize deeper levels of affordability, and gain valuable land for affordable homes!

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State laws recently made it easier than ever to build an ADU (or two!). Learn more about your options for building an ADU in Palo Alto.

About this Event

Thinking about building a second unit for your aging parents or adult children? Thinking about getting extra income from your home? Thinking about renting a place closer to work? Heard about ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Unit, aka “Granny flat”) but wonder how you could add one in your back yard?

Come and join Palo Alto Forward’s 3rd annual ADU Workshop where a panel of renowned local architects- Judith Wasserman, Phoebe Bressack, and Jessica Resmini will be at hand to share their ADU stories and experience. We will walk you through the steps of creating/converting an ADU and share successes and pitfalls to avoid.

This workshop is designed to help homeowners explore ADU opportunities and navigate the process. Not a homeowner? No problem. Come and hear what’s brewing in the rental pipelines.

Light refreshments will be provided.

When:
November 19th
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Where:
Palo Alto Art Center
1313 Newell Road
Palo Alto CA, 94303
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