Calls are needed now through Wednesday in support of H.R. 2895. The bill would establish a national affordable housing trust fund. At least 75% of the new resources must produce or preserve housing affordable to extremely low income people. This would be the first new housing production program since 1990 and the only one focused on housing for households with the lowest incomes.

 

This is also the first time a bill establishing a National Housing Trust Fund will be considered on the floor of Congress!

 

Click Here to view the National Low Income Housing Coalition's instructions on how to contact your Representative.

 

The Federation's 16th Annual Affordable Housing and Community Development Conference is Friday, October 12 from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Pt. Loma Nazarene University. Be ready to learn how "It's Easy Being GREEN".

 

Come early to meet and greet old friends, business associates, and potential new partners at breakfast and the exhibits. Don't miss a minute of San Diego City Council President Scott Peters' welcome or the keynote address by Kim Vermeer.  Vermeer, a leading "green" building practioner and educator, will kick off the conference with an overview of what it means to be "green" in affordable housing. She is Principal and Founder of Urban Habitat Initiatives, and works with owners and developers to implement energy efficiency, renewable energy, healthy housing, and green building practices in multifamily projects. 

 

Plan your day in advance by going to the SDHF website for the full conference program and registration information.   With six tracks, there are more choices than ever.

Legislation important to the affordable housing industry remains on the Governor's desk.  Letters to his office are needed in support of industry positions on five critical issues including Prop 1C infill funds, MHP senior housing set aside, the Affordable Housing Innovation Fund, emergency shelters, and mentally ill offenders. Please fax your letter today to 916-327-1009. Don't wait.  The Governor is making decisions as you read this. Sample letters and a list of the legislation is here.

 

A revised City of San Diego Draft General Plan is available on the city's website.  This Public Hearing Draft, dated September 2007, reflects edits made to the previously distributed plan.  The Draft will be considered by the Planning Commission on Thursday, November 1 and by the City Council's Land Use and Housing Committee, December 5. The Federation has been active in drafting the amended plan to maximize availalbe land for future affordable housing development.

The Federation's annual meeting and holiday gathering will be held Thursday, December 13 at the law offices of Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps.  Watch for more information.

 

The Weekly Brief will not be published next Friday.