A Housing Element presents a City’s strategy for meeting its housing needs and addressing local housing issues such as high costs, lack of supply, overcrowding, and homelessness. It is part of the General Plan, the policy document guiding the city’s long-term growth and development. A number of Southern California cities received grant funding to prepare … Continued
Myths and Facts About Affordable Housing. This publication from the State Department of Housing and Community Development dispels common myths about affordable housing, while also providing important facts. Why We All Benefit from Affordable Housing with Supportive Services. This publication from SPUR (San Francisco Planning and Urban Research) speaks to the many benefits of affordable … Continued
HCD Library of Resources on Affordable Housing and Property Values. This document provides useful hyperlinks to other reports and studies that assess how affordable housing has affected property values around California. Does Affordable Housing Negatively Impact Property Values? This is another “meta-level” literature review of this topic, with a recap of various studies and some … Continued
Marin County Analysis of Impediments is a federally mandated document that looks at impediments to fair housing in the County of Marin, including its incorporated cities. It is the starting point for conversations and strategies to affirmatively further fair housing and end housing discrimination. Racial Equity Toolkit is a menu of strategies prepared by the Government … Continued
California’s High Housing Costs-Causes and Consequences. This is a 2015 report from the California Office of the Legislative Analyst that takes a look at what’s behind high housing costs in California. Housing Affordability Update. This is a PowerPoint Presentation summarizing the state of housing costs in California as of the Second Quarter in 2021. Encouraging … Continued
Local Housing Solutions. This is a helpful website designed to help cities understand the policy tools available to address local housing issues. Starting with “Housing 101”, it provides helpful information about housing issues and possible solutions. It is operated by the Furman Center at New York University and is national in focus. Tips for the … Continued
ABAG’s Housing Website contains a variety of resources for housing planning and production in the Bay Area. Final Regional Housing Needs Allocation Plan shows the final “fair share” housing assignments for the 9 counties and 101 cities in the Bay Area adopted by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board in December 2021. … Continued
Current 2023-2031 San Rafael Housing Element. Adopted on May 15, 2023 and is part of the San Rafael General Plan. The Housing Element describes the City’s plans to meet housing needs for current and future residents. Elemento de Vivienda 2023 – 2031 Capítulo 6: Plan de acción para la vivienda 2015-2023 San Rafael Housing Element, … Continued
COMMUNITY MEETINGS – Please join us! Community Meeting #1: Join us as we introduce the planning process, share information about the community questionnaire, and seek community input. This meeting will be held multiple times in different locations and formats. Wednesday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. San Rafael Community Center Thursday, April 28 at 6:00 p.m. … Continued
If you can eat it, you can compost it! Remember that almost all organic materials are compostable, not only food waste. See below for examples of what to put in your composting bin: Food and food scraps such as fruit, vegetables, meat, bones, shells, dairy, and leftovers Plant material such as grass, flowers, leaves, branches, … Continued
