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Major Victory for Affordable Housing: Charter Cities Must Prioritize Surplus Public Land for Affordable Housing Development (Updated)

Mar 11, 2020 Comments Off on Major Victory for Affordable Housing: Charter Cities Must Prioritize Surplus Public Land for Affordable Housing Development (Updated)
December 5 @ 8:31 pm

UPDATE, 3/12/2020 The CA Supreme Court on 3/11/20 refused to review the court of appeal’s decision in Anderson v. City of San Jose.  The published opinion of the court of appeal will stand, requiring charter cities throughout the state to comply with the Surplus Land Act. “Court ruling means San…

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Community Brings Lawsuit to Force San Jose to Comply with State Affordable Housing Law

Jul 22, 2016 Comments Off on Community Brings Lawsuit to Force San Jose to Comply with State Affordable Housing Law
December 5 @ 8:31 pm

“The City is draining the cultural richness out of San José,” said Cristina Peña Vazquez, staff attorney with Bay Area Legal Aid. “By handing over one of its most powerful affordable housing tools at a time when we are facing a statewide housing crisis, San José is reducing the supply…

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