The 2025 Housing California Conference brought together an impressive cross-section of advocates, policymakers, developers, and organizers—each committed to addressing the state’s ongoing housing crisis. As Partnership for the Bay’s Future (PBF) Policy Fund Fellows, we arrived in Sacramento with a unique perspective. Each of us is embedded in a partnership between a local government and … Read more
The Bay Area’s housing crisis remains one of the region’s most pressing challenges, with households of color disproportionately impacted by rising rents, displacement, and inequitable access to affordable housing. To address this, the Partnership for the Bay’s Future (PBF) is proud to launch its third cohort of the Policy Fund grantees, awarding $7 million to … Read more
In Silicon Valley’s landscape of stark economic disparities, San José’s new Tenant Preferences Program to Fight Displacement marks a crucial advance in combating housing instability. By prioritizing displaced residents for affordable housing, the policy exemplifies the powerful outcomes possible when local government and communities collaborate toward shared goals of equity and inclusivity. It emerged from … Read more
During the recent 2024 Housing California Conference, PBF’s Policy Fund team in North Richmond led an illuminating discussion that showcased their transformative approach to affordable housing. Led by our PBF Policy Fund Fellow, Hannah Phalen, the panel included team partners from the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa (HACCC), Community Housing Development Corporation … Read more
On March 19th, the Richmond City Council took a historic step forward by unanimously adopting the Equitable Public Land Disposition Policy. This pioneering policy charts a new course for developing affordable housing on city-owned land, embodying the city’s commitment to inclusivity and sustainability, and reflecting the core objectives of Partnership for the Bay’s Future. The … Read more
In a groundbreaking effort to tackle the affordable housing crisis, the City of Antioch, through the support of the Partnership for the Bay’s Future (PBF) Policy Grants, has embarked on a journey that may well serve as a beacon for cities nationwide. The recently published report, “Community-Driven Housing Solutions in Antioch,” details this transformative initiative, … Read more
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