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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Free, online, and open to the general public, this forum will be hosted by the SV@Home Action Fund, Palo Alto Forward, and the Palo Alto Renters Association.

During this forum, candidates for Palo Alto City Council will answer questions about their plans to tackle the housing crisis. Please register today and join us for this educational event. The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022.

All candidates have been invited: Alex Comsa, Brian Hamachek, Lisa Forssell, Ed Lauing, Julie Lythcott-Haims, Doria Summa, and Vicki Veenker.

Our regional and statewide housing crisis is multi-layered — from housing production to renter protections, from homelessness to preserving affordable housing, and intersecting with transportation, climate change, and equity. Many policies responsible for the crisis began at the city level, and that is where solutions begin as well. Please join us to learn more about each candidate’s ideas, experiences, and plans for the future of housing in Palo Alto.

 

Live Mandarin and Spanish interpretation will be provided for this event.

 

The SV@Home Action Fund strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please email us at events@svh-actionfund.org

When:
September 15th
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Where:
Online Event
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