Nov 22, 2010
In March, the California Department of Housing and Community Development finally adopted Housing Element regulations that specify to citities and counties how to complete annual reports on housing element progress required by Section 65400 of the Government Code....
Aug 22, 2010
If you or your organization operates a homeownership program that markets, offers, or packages loans for homebuyers, you may be subject to SB 36 and SAFE Act Requirements. Download the PDF: “Is Your Homeownership Program SAFE?”
Jun 22, 2010
The new Guidelines adopted on June 2, 2010, by the Bay Area Air District, contain new criteria for analyzing the air quality impacts of development projects under CEQA, in particular related to greehouse gas emissions and the health risks of projects. Download the...
Mar 5, 2010
The Palmer decision has significant implications for local inclusionary ordinances. While the case only affects rental housing, communities should amend their local inclusionary ordinances to address Palmer. Download the PDF: “Cities and Counties Need to Amend Local...
Dec 15, 2009
On January 1, 2010, SB 93 will take effect, making it more difficult for redevelopment agencies to fund public improvements located entirely outside of and not contiguousto a redevelopment project area. Download the PDF: “Redevelopment: SB 93 – Challenges to...
Oct 22, 2009
Published 2009. Created for NCB Capital Impact by Heather Gould and Barbara Kautz, Goldfarb & Lipman LLP with Rick Jacobus, Burlington Associates. The NSP report developed by Goldfarb & Lipman LLP and Burlington Associates for NCB Capital Impact outlines...
