WHEN: Friday, September 25, 12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: NPH of Northern California 2020 Conference (virtual)
Race-neutrality in a racialized society such as the United States is a myth, including in the realm of affordable housing. To assume otherwise is to ignore the fact that intergenerational impacts of structural and cultural housing discrimination still exists. To ignore the intergenerational impacts of structural and cultural housing discrimination is to disregard the root of racial inequity in housing accessibility, undermining the potential success of housing equity policies. In this workshop, panelists will discuss the existence, or lack thereof, of race consciousness in rural and urban housing policies that shape their work. Speakers will address both the limitations and potential of creating and advancing race-conscious solutions.
Moderator: Erin Lapeyrolerie, Attorney, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP
Panelists:
- Mark Stivers, Director of Advocacy, California Housing Partnership
- Karoleen Feng, Director of Community Real Estate, Mission Economic Development Agency
- Gloria Bruce, Executive Director, East Bay Housing Organizations
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The pandemic has brought increased scrutiny to the business interruption and civil authority coverages in the property policies of many businesses, public entities and nonprofits. Click here to read more.
On March 27, 2020, the Governor of California issued an order allowing the state Judicial Council to adopt emergency procedural rules for courts statewide, and on April 6, 2020 and April 17, 2020, the Judicial Council did so. Click here to read more.
We value our partnership with you, along with the safety and health of the Goldfarb & Lipman team and our local community. During this COVID-19 pandemic, our attorneys and staff are working remotely to serve your needs. While our Northern California physical office is closed until local governmental shelter-in-place orders are lifted (currently projected for April 7th), we are open in the virtual sense and equipped technologically to remain productive and responsive. In this moment which requires social distance, we intend to maintain our close relationship and dedication to providing you with high quality legal work despite the challenging times. We believe there is immense power when a community comes together to work through adversity, and we will do all we can to ensure a thriving community emerges from the COVID-19 crisis. Thank you.
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019, which included a tax extension package for several federal tax programs. Click here to read more.
Four bills passed this year affecting the disposition of surplus lands for affordable housing and other purposes that will go into effect on January 1, 2020. Click here to read more.
AB 1763 provides a new density bonus for 100% affordable housing developments, effective as of January 1, 2020. Click here to read more.