Opening the Doors to Infill Housing

Exploring Solutions to Increase Production of Infill Housing

Date: Tuesday, July 15 2003, Clarion Hotel, Sacramento, CA

Among types of infrastructure, housing has the greatest impact on quality of life and the ability of communities to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Yet many communities in our state are facing a housing crisis, with prices soaring out of reach for most families. For example, in the city of San Diego the typical home price rose from $268,000 to $361,000 between 2000 and 2002, a 35% jump. Many experts attribute these price increases to housing supply not keeping pace with demand. Increasing housing production in infill areas is a part of the solution to the housing crisis.

The Roundtable provided a forum for regional leaders who are active in infill housing initiatives to share what barriers to infill housing production currently exist and what role the state can play in effectively reducing the barriers. State policymakers and key stakeholder representatives were present to discuss the political considerations in passing state-level reforms identified by the regions. Topics covered included: infrastructure, streamlined permitting, CEQA, brownfields, density bonuses, neighborhood opposition, and the use of trust funds.

To receive additional information about this event, please contact Bismarck Obando at (916) 448-1198 ext. 311 or Leticia Miranda at (415) 882-7300 ext. 107.

You can also visit the California Policy Reform Network web site.