State and Local Reforms to Development Impact Fees: Practical Steps Toward Transparency and Equity

Webinar | Tuesday, February 10 | 11:00am – 12:00pm PT/2:00 – 3:00pm ET

This webinar will explore recent changes to California’s impact fee landscape and how cities are working to make it more navigable for housing developers.

It will start with a look at emerging research on how local governments are restructuring their impact fees in promising ways. Then panelists will discuss how jurisdictions and developers navigate the complexity of existing fee systems, with a focus on recent state legislative efforts to promote greater transparency, predictability, and equity. Key topics will include improving the consistency of fee calculation methodologies and the use of waivers or deferrals for affordable housing.

Speakers include:

• Ryan Finnigan, Deputy Director of Research, Terner Center (Presenter)
• Jerad Ferguson, Principal Planner, City of San José
• Christopher Jordan, AICP, Community Development Director, City of Elk Grove
• Heidi Vonblum, Planning Director, City of San Diego
• David Garcia, Deputy Director of Policy, Terner Center (Moderator)

Join us to learn how these policy changes can help create a more predictable and efficient environment for housing development.

This webinar is made possible through generous support from Crankstart.

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