Jeff FonginTech for HousingHow SB827 Could Help Transit Finance ItselfIt’s 2018 and Senate Bill 827 is making waves in the super sexy hot tub party that is California housing policy. In case you’ve somehow had…Feb 20, 20181Feb 20, 20181
Jeff FonginTech for HousingFighting for the FutureCalifornia has taken its first real step towards housing reform in…probably ever. This year’s housing package will help more units get…Oct 30, 2017Oct 30, 2017
Jeff FonginTech for HousingLegislating Like We Give a DamnLate last Thursday night, the state legislature passed the most significant housing reform package in a generation. For the first time…Sep 19, 2017Sep 19, 2017
Jeff FonginPostmatesFighting Fraud with DataAt Postmates, we believe that our cities and towns are our warehouses. We understand what’s available in a given market, index it all, and…Jul 6, 20172Jul 6, 20172
Jeff FonginTech for HousingMountain View: Housing Where We Need It Most9,850 units. That’s how much additional housing could be built in Mountain View if the City Council approves a new plan for the North…Jun 22, 2017Jun 22, 2017
Jeff FongHomeSF: A Place for Everyone (even on the west side)Want everyone in SF to have a home? So does Supervisor Katy Tang. Her HomeSF legislation would help clear the way for more market as well…May 1, 20171May 1, 20171
Jeff FonginTech for HousingBrisbane Baylands Part DeuxLast September, we covered the Brisbane Baylands project and, as is all too common with Bay Area housing development, the approval process…Apr 25, 2017Apr 25, 2017
Jeff FonginTech for HousingBuilding a Better BARTIn 2016, voters in San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa county approved a $3.5 Billion dollar bond to keep BART moving. Funds from the…Mar 27, 20175Mar 27, 20175
Jeff FonginTech for HousingHousing, Trump and Facing Our HypocrisyAfter some awkward shuffling, our industry has decided to speak out against Trump. And to everyone who’s opened their mouths, that’s worthy…Feb 15, 20171Feb 15, 20171
Jeff FongFiscal FederalismIt’s been a few weeks and the Trump administration has not failed to keep us entertained. Though ogling our government as if it were an…Feb 14, 2017Feb 14, 2017