Policy Briefing: New Paths to Housing and Transportation Affordability in Transit Served Communities
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
3:00-4:30 pm, followed by a networking reception
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
101 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
The Community Development Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco hosted a policy briefing and engaging discussion on promoting housing and transportation affordability. Panelists illustrated challenges in developing affordable transit-oriented housing developments, including requirements for excessive parking, community opposition, and financing hurdles. They then discussed solutions that are reducing costs for developers and residents alike, such as providing free transit passes and carsharing to dramatically reduce demands for excess parking, as well as new financing mechanisms being pioneered in the Bay Area.
Introduction: | Naomi Cytron Senior Research Associate, Community Development, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Watch the Presentation |
Ann Cheng GreenTRIP Program Director, TransForm Watch the Presentation |
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Panelists: | Stuart Cohen Executive Director, TransForm Watch the Presentation |
Lisa Motoyama Director of Housing Development, Resources for Community Development Watch the Presentation |
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Lindy Hahn Vice President, Morgan Stanley Watch the Presentation |
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Q and A Watch the Presentation |
Contact
Naomi Cytron
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
(415) 974-3326
Sponsors
- Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco