San José’s Tenant Preference Paves the Way for Vibrant, Inclusive Communities

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

San Jose’s Bold Move: Embracing Emergency Interim Housing

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

Shaping The Future of Housing Through Community-Driven Innovations

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

New Tool Tracks Bay Area Cities’ Progress Towards Meeting Their Affordable Housing Needs

For Immediate Release: June 26, 2022Contact: Jordan Shapiro, jshapiro@sff.org, 415.269.0172 The Housing Readiness Report evaluates cities’ affordable housing progress and provides numerous ways for residents to advocate for their communities’ needs. The Partnership for the Bay’s Future (PBF) is pleased to announce the Housing Readiness Report, an affordable housing tool that provides Bay Area housing advocates with data, resources and … Read more

$5 Million in Grants to Support Affordable Housing Solutions

For Immediate Release: June 26, 2022Contact: Jordan Shapiro, jshapiro@sff.org, 415.269.0172 Grants support innovative affordable housing solutions in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Partnership for the Bay’s Future (PBF) is pleased to announce $5 million in grants focused on advancing equitable housing policies. The Policy Grants support eleven government entities in the Bay Area with over $500,000 … Read more