The City of San Jose is revising its policy on the 1.5 Acre Rule to better align with the intent of producing affordable housing opportunity sites by allowing for the conversion of commercial land that meets updated objective standards. This is an opportunity to increase viable affordable housing sites through the city. Join SV@Home in letting the Council know that we are in a crisis and need all possible land resources available to address the community’s need for more affordable homes. The City Council meeting will take place on February 9th at 6pm. The 1.5Ac Rule is Item 10.2. (Link to agenda: https://sanjose.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=832164&GUID=46EB43F5-603F-4D5C-BB74-9C756E4502F3 )
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