JORDAN SHAPIRO

The Bay Area is already one of the hardest places in the country to keep a roof overhead. Now a new federal budget proposal would make that task dramatically harder. The Partnership for the Bay’s Future and the San Francisco Foundation partnered with the Urban Institute to examine the local impact of the White House’s … 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

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

The City of San Jose took a groundbreaking step in October when the City Council unanimously passed a declaration to expand Emergency Interim Shelters (EIH). The city’s policy stems from the recommendations from the Emergency Interim Housing Report, a testament to the city’s commitment to innovative solutions in addressing homelessness. The report, prepared by Homebase with … 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