Advocating for more housing for residents of all income levels to help alleviate California's housing shortage and affordability crisis.
San Francisco, CA
Joined May 2011
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In Los Angeles and San Francisco, Democrats are battling over what "affordable" really means. motherjones.com/politics/202…
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
Elections have consequences.
As a consequence of electing Supervisor Mahmood, more homes are getting built in San Francisco! The benefit of voting pro-housing, thank you Supervisor and Mayor @DanielLurie!
Major news: Over 2,000 new homes - with 267 co-ops, 133 affordable homes, 115 senior affordable homes - are coming to the Western Addition.
Today, Mayor Lurie and I are introducing legislation to help finance and build one of the largest investments in the neighborhood in years at Freedom West.
A historically Black-owned co-op, the new Freedom West project will be a historic undertaking. Every existing co-op owner will have access to a new co-op, ensuring no resident is displaced. A 6,000 sq ft STEM Innovation Center will be built. And development will focus on local hiring between our labor unions and community - ensuring a project for community is built by community.
Legislation to create a Special Use District and authorize a Development Agreement is being introduced today, is expected to pass in the months ahead, with the first phase of senior homes to break ground early next year.
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
I had a great time riffing with @jessezwick on the Housing Action Coalition's new podcast about #LA, playing off of the almost-30th-anniversary of the publication of The Reluctant Metropolis. #cities #mayors
youtube.com/watch?v=PmSBnz_G…
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Bill’s book taught me so much about LA when I was first getting into local politics. Was honored to have him on the pod to talk about the mayor’s race, the growth wars of the 80s and 90s, and whether LA can turn the growth machine back on again.
30 years ago, the "The Reluctant Metropolis" was released.
We spoke with author Bill Fulton (@BillFultonVta) on the LA Mayor's Race, housing, and more on our latest episode of "In Search of a City: The LA Housing Podcast"!
Listen: youtube.com/watch?v=PmSBnz_G…
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
Here's our joint letter w/@HACdotorg asking CA Sup. Ct. to reconsider state agency decision to classify public-private ground lease as public subsidies, which unjustly burdens infill with additional delays and requirements:
councilofinfillbuilders.org/…
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
I’ve been working on single stair reform for years. @HACdotorg sponsored a bill in Sacramento this year and we’re honoring leaders from Culver City on Single Stair reform.
Any framing that this is single stair reform in SF is factually inaccurate. @SFjkdineen @DanielLurie
For years, housing advocates have championed a change to this design rule as a way to encourage construction of smaller multifamily housing projects in San Francisco. Now, it’s finally happening. sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti…
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A small infill developer shared their pro-forma with me.
Fees amount to *20%* of total project costs.
Mortgages for homebuyers will be be at least $1,212 / month more expensive.
If CA Democrats want to advance an affordability agenda, start by cutting housing fees.
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
Leslie is an incredible advocate for DTLA.
We’re lucky to have folks like @Leslie_Ridings and @Cassy_Horton advocating for the residents of the neighborhood 🤙
Did you know LA gets over 30% of its tax revenue from Downtown?
Leslie Ridings of @DTLA4A makes the case downtown is too often ignored on "In Search of a City: The LA Housing Podcast."
Full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=kcatihc_…
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
Thanks for featuring a Downtown voice! Check out @Leslie_Ridings talking all things LA housing policy. The future of DTLA is residential, and we’re all in on more neighbors, housing, and vibrancy in our community.
Excited to announce "In Search of a City: The LA Housing Podcast"!
Every 2 weeks, we cover the fight to end LA's housing shortage with news, guests, and your comments! Hosted by @JesseZwick, @Leslie_Ridings, @_jonnyshotit_ and Io Sunwoo.
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=kcatihc_…
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
LA has the highest rate of overcrowding, the lowest homeownership rate, and the most unsheltered homelessness of any major city in the US.
What is *doesn't* have is a regular show devoted to the issue of solving its extreme housing shortage -- until now!
Excited to announce "In Search of a City: The LA Housing Podcast"!
Every 2 weeks, we cover the fight to end LA's housing shortage with news, guests, and your comments! Hosted by @JesseZwick, @Leslie_Ridings, @_jonnyshotit_ and Io Sunwoo.
Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=kcatihc_…
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
I am incredibly disappointed & frustrated that AB 1903, my bill to reform construction defect liability, just died in the Senate. Critical components were amended out Friday & it was ultimately held by the Senate late last night — missing the midnight deadline for concurrence.
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
[BILL ALERT] SB 677 by @Scott_Wiener has passed the State Senate and heads to the Governor's desk!
SB 677 protects already-approved housing projects from many delaying tactics. Learn more: cayimby.org/legislation/sb-6…
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
I'm the author of ACA 22. I'm also adamantly opposed to it.
That deserves an explanation – so I want to tell you what went down w/the ACA, and the fight over transfer taxes & the Taxpayer Protection Act. 👇
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
HAC is fighting to make it easier build condos again in California. This bill would go a long way.
Thank you @MichaelDTubbs for your support! golden-state.org/one-law-is-…
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
I’m excited to be supporting @theoellingtonSF for District 10 Supervisor!
Theo will be a champion on the Board for more housing, more efficiency within city government, and a better future for San Francisco.
Learn more and support his campaign: theoellington.com
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
"I believe we need more ribbon cuttings than bill-signing ceremonies," @BuffyWicks says in her introduction to @ezraklein's housing forum with top gubernatorial candidates.
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
Just getting started at the @HACdotorg @TernerHousing @nytimes @TSFF @ezraklein Gubernatorial Debate on Housing.
@coreysmith_17 asked me to get back on Twitter for a little live coverage, and I was happy to oblige for what should be an extremely substantive event.
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
AB 1815 (Wicks) passed 12-0 in the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee. This bill prohibits local jurisdictions from imposing or enforcing building standards that exceed the state minimum building standards on a factory-built housing project.
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
I’m happy to report that the Housing Innovation bill package made huge progress this week—five of the six bills were presented in Assembly policy committees and passed with bipartisan support! More on each bill:
The Housing Action Coalition retweeted
If you're interested in attending the Gubernatorial Candidates Housing Forum moderated by Ezra Klein in Oakland on May 8th, tickets are available at: ci.ovationtix.com/36995/prod…