Getting Inclusionary Housing Right

JOIN US VIRTUALLY ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH 12PM

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!

RSVP

Emily Ann Ramos

Tenant Protection & Empowerment Associate

As the Tenant Protection & Empowerment Associate, Emily assists in implementing SV@Home’s approach to tenant protections, affordable housing preservation, and comprehensive anti‐displacement policy solutions, all undertaken in an equity framework. She is proud of supporting educational efforts and making resources accessible for families to stay safe and stable in their homes during the pandemic. Before joining SV@Home, Emily worked at a political consulting firm, where she had the opportunity to work on campaigns for Congresswoman Anna Eshoo and Close the Gap California, an initiative to recruit progressive women to the State Legislature. Emily earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering at the California Maritime Academy and currently serves as a Councilmember for the City of Mountain View. In her free time, Emily competes in social justice or civic tech-themed hackathons.

Contact

650-468-0493
emily@siliconvalleyathome.org