tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:18:25 +0000http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DijkAYDsohQ/StdxxP3H_NI/AAAAAAAAALY/Q8jKdcSnzkA/s1600-h/SFHAC+Housing+Heros+2009+028.jpgThe San Francisco Housing Action Coalition advocates for the creation of well-designed, well-located housing, at ALL levels of affordability, to meet the needs of San Franciscans, present and future.http://sfhac.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)Blogger21125SfhacBloghttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-8415757110531699147Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:46:00 +00002010-01-12T12:52:24.692-08:00The American Institute of Architects' "Communities by Design" home page outlines a number of practical and innovative strategies which architects and planners can use to create compact, livable communities. In particular, the publication "Livability 101" offers eight fundamental planning and design principles for creating healthy, safe, and sustainable neighborhoods. To view the pages, click the http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2010/01/livability-101.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-8315358590920633198Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:42:00 +00002010-01-12T12:46:30.634-08:00A new website has been introduced for the proposed San Francisco Transbay Transit Center District. The site provides background information and interactive renderings for this exciting new project. View the website by clicking here.http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2010/01/transbay-transit-center-website.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-408273539910230626Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:45:00 +00002009-12-03T12:49:13.586-08:00Two recently released studies analyze the benefits of creating compact, efficient neighborhoods. "Bay Area Burden" highlights the importance of “location efficiency”—the proximity of housing to transportation hubs, employment, and retail centers—as a driver of both housing affordability and environmental sustainability. "Windfall for All" explains how switching from sprawl to building http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2009/12/studies-on-smart-growth.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-6307975146671134926Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:10:00 +00002009-12-01T11:14:49.685-08:00SFHAC will hold its monthly membership meeting at the offices of HKS Architects, 500 Howard Street in San Francisco. We’re pleased to announce that our guest speaker this month is Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi. Please join us on Wednesday, December 2nd at 8:30am to hear his reflections on the land use and housing issues facing San Francisco. http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2009/11/upcoming-sfhac-membership-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-7091874805509794276Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:12:00 +00002009-11-10T14:55:30.496-08:00Please join us at the Planning Commission this Thursday, November 12 for two important items. The first is a proposed development on 1415 Mission Street, a 14-story project which would include 117 units of housing, 46 parking spaces, and 2700 square feet of ground floor retail space. This serves as an excellent example of transit-oriented in-fill development. This project is seeking commission http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2009/11/important-planning-commission-meeting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-563169597737331254Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:12:00 +00002009-10-29T12:28:39.182-07:00The SFHAC now has a fan page on Facebook. Get connected with more people and organizations in support of the San Francisco Housing Action Coalition. Click here to become a fan.http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2009/10/sfhac-now-on-facebook.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-2321645303565626307Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:29:00 +00002009-10-15T14:54:40.766-07:00Here are some links to upcoming housing related events from SFHAC members for the months of October and November.Center for Creative Land RecyclingNovember 12: "Funding Sustainable Communities"Cox, Castle & Nicholson, LLPOctober 28: "Property Taxes: What can you do to reduce them?"November 10: "Managing Environmental Risk"PillsburyNovember 6: "2009 ULI Fall Meeting and Urban Land Expo"http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2009/10/upcoming-sfhac-member-events.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-2558348626967522915Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:56:00 +00002009-10-15T14:13:38.121-07:00For those interested in transit-oriented development (TOD), the following articles are agood primer. "New Places, New Choices" explains what TOD is, outlines the manybenefits of TOD, and examines some current Bay Area transit oriented developmentprojects. "The ABCs of MTC" outlines the Metropolitan Transportation Commission'srole in promoting transit oriented development, and offers some http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2009/10/links-to-articles-on-tod.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-3350283980181727808Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:21:00 +00002009-10-15T15:27:23.656-07:00http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_DijkAYDsohQ/StdxxP3H_NI/AAAAAAAAALY/Q8jKdcSnzkA/s1600-h/SFHAC+Housing+Heros+2009+028.jpgThank you to everyone who came out for the 7th Annual Housing Hero Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, September 23. We had a great turnout to honor this year's housing heroes: Vice President Christina Olague, President Ron Miguel, and the 2009 SF Planning Commission.  SFHAC recognizes exceptional individuals with the Housing Hero Award for their commitment to creating, advocating, and promoting http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2009/10/housing-hero-awards-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-1029411002482277396Thu, 14 May 2009 22:12:00 +00002009-05-14T16:24:55.571-07:00This year's housing forum, After the Fall - Charting a New Course for Housing took place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. The SFHAC hosted a panel discussion that examined the current economic crisis and the impact on development in San Francisco. The panel was comprised of:Michael Cohen, Director, Mayor's Office of Workforce and Economic DevelopmentMichael Covarrubias, Chairman and Chiefhttp://sfhac.blogspot.com/2009/05/2009-housing-summit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-3762336123410376773Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:06:00 +00002008-10-28T13:47:12.635-07:00 http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2008/10/eastern-neighborhoods.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-805080392586638171Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:31:00 +00002008-08-06T15:38:32.718-07:00Tomorrow!TALC Seeks Input for New ProjectTALC Focus Group:August 7,20089:30-11:30 amNPH Conference Room369 Pine St. Suite 310San Francisco, CA 94104In 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 http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2008/08/from-nph-talc-seeks-input-for-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-1100233895262354179Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:15:00 +00002008-08-05T11:19:02.376-07:00The 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 http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2008/08/eastern-neighorhoods-plan-planning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-327653613351862494Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:00:00 +00002008-08-05T11:09:43.075-07:00We 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 http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2008/08/prop-1c-funding-available-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-1263706923942711239Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:00:00 +00002008-08-05T11:06:34.575-07:00We'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 http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2008/08/welcome-new-sfhac-members.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-8789518811589518738Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:00:00 +00002008-08-05T11:19:24.822-07:00The San Francisco Planning Department has begun the long-anticipated approvals process for the Eastern Neighborhoods Program. Click here for a list of past hearings at the Planning Commission and Land Use Committee. The link includes video of the meetings as well as Planning Department presentations and memos delivered at each.http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2008/05/san-francisco-planning-department-began.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-4955275383804689966Tue, 20 May 2008 21:28:00 +00002008-05-20T14:30:49.455-07:00Click here to read SFHAC's response to the Planning Department's April 2008 Initiation Package for the Eastern Neighborhoods Program. The 10-page pdf includes a cover letter outlining general comments and concerns and a detailed matrix with suggested amendments to the Planning Code.http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2008/05/sfhac-responds-to-april-2008-eastern.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-6420819526211199606Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:00 +00002008-05-20T14:28:44.746-07:00The SFHAC has reserved a time slot during Public Comment at the Planning Commission hearing on Thursday, June 5th. As noted above, Places to Live & Public Benefits is the topic that will be discussed at this particular hearing. PLEASE LEND YOUR SUPPORT AND LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD by speaking and/or writing letters/emails on behalf of the SFHAC for this important meeting. The same topic will be http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2008/05/eastern-neighborhoods-how-can-you-help.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-419464399203281497Tue, 20 May 2008 20:45:00 +00002008-05-20T14:31:58.977-07:00Please mark your calendars and join us for the 6th Annual Housing Hero Award Luncheon on Wednesday, July 16th to honor this year's housing heroes: David Baker and Daniel Solomon.David Baker, FAIA, has been practicing architecture for nearly 30 years. Over the course of his career, he has received numerous awards, and in 1996 was selected as a fellow of the American Institute of Architects. David http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2008/05/2008-sfhac-housing-hero-award-luncheon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-2589187238199318430Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:00:00 +00002008-04-29T13:57:36.522-07:00On March 6th, the Planning Department held a meeting to review staff's policy proposals for proposed fees and affordability requirements for the Eastern Neighborhoods. Staff received significant feedback on its proposals for the attendees, and has incorporated much of that feedback into a revised proposal which can be found in the Eastern Neighborhoods Initiation Package.Click here for more http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2008/04/eastern-neighborhoods-policy-proposals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2496358552149824487.post-3715463203119688168Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:00:00 +00002008-08-06T15:34:44.341-07:00In April and May, the TEP will share preliminary proposals for Muni service changes and reliability improvements at a series of 11 community meetings throughout San Francisco. With your help, a revitalized Muni system will not only benefit current transit customers, but will improve mobility for everyone who lives, works in or visits San Francisco. Interpretation in Cantonese and Spanish will be http://sfhac.blogspot.com/2008/04/muni-transit-effectiveness-project-tep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SFHAC)0