Tomorrow!
TALC Seeks Input for New Project
TALC Focus Group:
NPH Conference Room
In place of our August legislative issues committee NPH will be loaning out our conference room to the Transportation and Land Use Coalition (TALC). They would like the chance to engage with those in the development community for a new project they are working on. To R.S.V.P. please contact Megan Kirkeby, Policy Associate, at megan@nonprofithousing.org. For more information please read on:
TALC is developing a traffic reduction certification program called "Cool Neighbors." Cool Neighbors will evaluate and endorse new residential and mixed use developments employing innovative parking and transportation demand management strategies. These techniques reduce driving and vehicle ownership, which in turn will help
TALC is in the early stages of program development and is interested in getting input from members of the development community so that we can create the most effective program possible. Click on the link below to find the session's agenda, a one-page description of the Cool Neighbors program, the questions they would like to discuss, and a list of some of the transportation demand management strategies that they are considering.
Focus Group Packet
Coffee, pastries and fruit will be provided. If you have specific questions about "Cool Neighbors" please contact Sophie Martin, Land Use Policy Researcher, TALC, sophie@transcoalition.org, 510-740-3150 x322
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
From NPH: TALC Seeks Input for New Project
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Eastern Neighorhoods Plan - Planning Commission to Vote THIS WEEK!
The San Francisco Planning Department began the long-anticipated approvals process for the Eastern Neighborhoods Program on May 15th. This Thursday, August 7th, marks an important milestone in this process. The Planning Commission will be voting on the certification of the EIR and the approval of the Eastern Neighborhoods Plan.
Please lend your support by speaking and/or writing emails on behalf of the SFHAC for this important meeting. Contact Meredyth if you are available to speak at Thursday's hearing or write emails to the Commissioners. Talking points can be provided.
WHAT: Planning Commission Hearing - Vote to Certify the EIR and Approve the Eastern Neighborhoods Plan (ENP)
WHEN: Thursday, August 7th @ 1:30 pm
Hearing schedules are subject to change; to get the most up-to-date schedule, please check the web or call the recorded message at (415) 558-6422.
WHERE: Room 400 of City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place.
For a list of the SFHAC's responses to the Eastern Neighborhoods Planning Process over the past year, visit our Positions page.
Please lend your support by speaking and/or writing emails on behalf of the SFHAC for this important meeting. Contact Meredyth if you are available to speak at Thursday's hearing or write emails to the Commissioners. Talking points can be provided.
WHAT: Planning Commission Hearing - Vote to Certify the EIR and Approve the Eastern Neighborhoods Plan (ENP)
WHEN: Thursday, August 7th @ 1:30 pm
Hearing schedules are subject to change; to get the most up-to-date schedule, please check the web or call the recorded message at (415) 558-6422.
WHERE: Room 400 of City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place.
For a list of the SFHAC's responses to the Eastern Neighborhoods Planning Process over the past year, visit our Positions page.
Prop 1C Funding Available for Brownfield Cleanups
We received the following announcement from our friends at SCS Engineers. If you're not aware, California Prop 1C, the recently passed housing initiative, contains a provision that makes funding available for brownfield remediation for infill development.
The California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA), a department of the State Treasury, has awarded two contracts for administration of its Statewide Strategic Partner program for Prop 1C funds for brownfield infill developments in California. One of the teams awarded a two-year contract is made up of the National Brownfield Association's California Chapter and SCS Engineers, an international environmental consultancy with offices nationwide. This important program will make approximately $55 million available to developers and communities trying to overcome the obstacles of Brownfields in their communities by accessing low interest loans and grants to pay for cleanup of contaminated properties slated for redevelopment. The loans and grants are in the amount of $50,000 to $5,000,000 and are targeted for housing, infill development brownfield projects in California’s economically distressed regions (defined by regulations). Affordable housing developers and infill high density urban developers with challenging contaminated properties should be aware of this program and the benefits it can bring to their brownfield or contaminated site projects. A press release on this important program is forthcoming.
The California Pollution Control Financing Authority (CPCFA), a department of the State Treasury, has awarded two contracts for administration of its Statewide Strategic Partner program for Prop 1C funds for brownfield infill developments in California. One of the teams awarded a two-year contract is made up of the National Brownfield Association's California Chapter and SCS Engineers, an international environmental consultancy with offices nationwide. This important program will make approximately $55 million available to developers and communities trying to overcome the obstacles of Brownfields in their communities by accessing low interest loans and grants to pay for cleanup of contaminated properties slated for redevelopment. The loans and grants are in the amount of $50,000 to $5,000,000 and are targeted for housing, infill development brownfield projects in California’s economically distressed regions (defined by regulations). Affordable housing developers and infill high density urban developers with challenging contaminated properties should be aware of this program and the benefits it can bring to their brownfield or contaminated site projects. A press release on this important program is forthcoming.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Welcome New SFHAC Members!
We're pleased to welcome three new member organizations to our growing community of housing activists:
COX, CASTLE & NICHOLSON LLP is a fifty-year-old law firm that represents and assist businesses, institutions, and individuals in all aspects of the real estate, finance, and construction industries. With offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco, it practices in all areas of real estate and provides a full array of legal services typically required by developers, lenders, investors, landlords, tenants and others who are involved in real estate.
THE PRADO GROUP is a privately held real estate development and investment management company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It develops and invests in residential, retail and mixed-use properties with a primary focus on in-fill locations within the greater San Francisco Bay Area. It has numerous residential projects both in San Francisco and around the Bay Area.
PILLSBURY WINTRHOP SHAW PITTMAN LLP is a large national law firm that represents clients in a diverse array of real estate matters encompassing acquisition, development, construction, financing (including conventional and structured and public finance) real estate capital, leasing, public private partnerships and military housing, affordable housing, land use, zoning, environmental and historic preservation. Several projects Pillsbury worked on are familiar to SFHAC.
Click here for a complete list of SFHAC members.
COX, CASTLE & NICHOLSON LLP is a fifty-year-old law firm that represents and assist businesses, institutions, and individuals in all aspects of the real estate, finance, and construction industries. With offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco, it practices in all areas of real estate and provides a full array of legal services typically required by developers, lenders, investors, landlords, tenants and others who are involved in real estate.
THE PRADO GROUP is a privately held real estate development and investment management company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It develops and invests in residential, retail and mixed-use properties with a primary focus on in-fill locations within the greater San Francisco Bay Area. It has numerous residential projects both in San Francisco and around the Bay Area.
PILLSBURY WINTRHOP SHAW PITTMAN LLP is a large national law firm that represents clients in a diverse array of real estate matters encompassing acquisition, development, construction, financing (including conventional and structured and public finance) real estate capital, leasing, public private partnerships and military housing, affordable housing, land use, zoning, environmental and historic preservation. Several projects Pillsbury worked on are familiar to SFHAC.
Click here for a complete list of SFHAC members.
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