Guy Bjerke: Land Use_&_Housing

Fri, 20 Feb 2004 13:41:54 GMT

February, 2004. NIMBY--Not In My Back Yard--has become the symbol of neighborhoods that seek to exclude certain people because they are homeless, poor, disabled, or because of their race or ethnicity. The NIMBY Report supports inclusive communities by sharing news of the NIMBY syndrome and efforts to overcome it. It is published by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, in collaboration with the Building Better Communities Network, and is distributed monthly as a supplement to NLIHC's "Memo to Members." Semi-annual issue reports provide in-depth analysis on specific subjects. [Inclusionary News]

Sun, 11 Jan 2004 15:47:55 GMT

Economic Assumptions and Arnold's Budget. In today's Contra Costa Times - George Avalos quotes me in a story analyzing the economic assumptions used to prepare the Governor's proposed state budget. Here's the housing portion: Some economists also point to other complications. Ken Rosen, a professor... [Guy Bjerke]

Sun, 28 Dec 2003 15:51:57 GMT

Transitional housing units open in San Jose
While officials and advocates for the homeless delivered speeches from a podium, Ernie Ahumada and his two children waited a few yards away, eager to see their brand new home.( By Janice Rombeck, SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, 12/28/2003 03:01 AM PST) [CCT - Transp&GrowthHead2]

Sun, 07 Dec 2003 21:01:10 GMT

Livermore general plan to be heard
A Livermore general plan proposal that would place thousands of higher-density houses within existing city limits -- including downtown and east-side industrial areas -- will be presented to the City Council on Monday. ( By Bonita Brewer, CONTRA COSTA TIMES, 12/07/2003 03:01 AM PST)[CCT - Transp&Growth]

Housing Challenge

Wed, 26 Nov 2003 14:22:47 GMT

Great editorial in Monday's Contra Costa Times - housing is a basic need and solutions to the affordable housing crisis in the Bay Area will only be successful if they are broadly based and widely supported.

PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, decent housing for low-income people is a challenge under the best of circumstances. But the task is made considerably more difficult with growth restrictions, public policy demands on developers, numerous building fees and government regulations. (more)

Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:09:46 GMT

Kerley site may take 10 years to be developed
With a proposal for a gambling oasis apparently dead in the water, the future of a 152-acre parcel in southeast Antioch that city leaders hope will someday become part of a job and revenue generator remains uncertain.
( By Sarah Krupp, STAFF WRITER, 11/19/2003 03:01 AM PST)[CCT - Daily Ledger]

Wed, 19 Nov 2003 15:08:47 GMT

Rally calls for affordable Pittsburg homes
Scores of people gathered at the steps of the civic center on Monday to rally against what they see as a lack of affordable housing in the city. Latino mothers arrived with their children by school bus. They were joined by members of a coalition known as Pittsburg Better Together, composed of local religious, labor and community members. Following a handful of brief comments outside, the crowd of about 65 flooded the council chambers for the City Council meeting. Council members discussed a portion...
( By Danielle Samaniego, STAFF WRITER, 11/19/2003 03:01 AM PST)

[CCT - Daily Ledger]

Sat, 15 Nov 2003 15:15:57 GMT

Cities mull inclusionary housing
Disturbed at housing prices soaring out of reach of the working class, Concord and Walnut Creek are the latest cities moving to require builders to set aside a fraction of new homes and apartments for reduced prices and rents.
[By Denis Cuff and Blanca Torres, CONTRA COSTA TIMES, 11/15/2003 03:01 AM PST)[CCT - Transp&GrowthHead2]

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 16:34:38 GMT

School board moves $60 million bond issue toward ballot
The Antioch school board approved a measure last week that clears the way for a public hearing on a bond measure estimated at $60 million. By passing a resolution of intention to form a school facilities improvement district, the Antioch Unified School District has taken a step toward asking voters to pass a bond measure on the March ballot to pay to renovate Antioch's aging facilities The bond would fund upgrades in the electrical, heating and plumbing systems, as well as fix leaky roofs and modernize...
( STAFF REPORT, 10/01/2003 03:01 AM PDT)

[CCT - Daily Ledger]

Sun, 29 Jun 2003 18:25:55 GMT

Dissent creates deadlock among planners Lisa Vorderbrueggen reports that Shaping Our Future is going to take a little longer than originally thought.[Contra Costa Times - News]