Policy Tag: Policy Analysis
ADU Update: Early Lessons and Impacts of California’s State and Local Policy Changes
A multi-pronged approach to alleviating the shortage of housing in California and other high-cost regions is urgently needed. As we…
New State Policies Aim to Boost Access to Opportunity Through Housing
In California, the Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) plays an important role in determining where and how Low Income Housing…
From Small Steps to Giant Leaps: What Must Come Next for the California Housing Agenda?
On Friday, September 15th, the California Legislature approved a package of 17 bills aimed at putting a dent in the…
California Steps Forward for Housing
On Friday, September 15th, the California legislative session ended with the passage of 17 individual pieces of legislation aimed at…
Legislation for Information: Sacramento’s Role in Filling Housing Data Gaps
As California’s lawmakers return to Sacramento next week, it is worth paying attention to current legislative efforts to improve access…
Jumpstarting the Market for Accessory Dwelling Units: Lessons Learned from Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver
Authors: Karen Chapple, Jake Wegmann, Farzad Mashhood and Rebecca Coleman Release Date: April 2017 2-page Summary Across the United States, communities are…
Borrowing Innovation, Achieving Affordability: What We Can Learn from Massachusetts Chapter 40B
Working Paper, August 2016 Authors: Carolina K. Reid, Carol Galante, Ashley F. Weinstein-Carnes…
Small Houses, Big Impact: Accessory Dwelling Units in Underutilized Neighborhoods
As NIMBY’s (Not in My Backyard) continue to oppose new housing development, a new group of homeowners are saying yes,…
State Policy Solutions to the Short Supply of Housing
When it comes to a lack of affordability in housing, it’s no secret that California is outpacing the nation. Average home…
Putting the Tool to Work: Takeaways from the Housing Development Dashboard
Update December 2022: please see the Terner Center & Labs' updated approach to policy simulation modeling using the new Terner…
