Mixed Use Zones
Mixed Use Zones
By Matt Adams
The San Diego Land Use and Housing Committee approved a plan to establish Mixed Use Zones to improve and incentivize the production of more mixed use product. Currently, such projects are subject to a discretionary approval process via a Planned Development Permit. The City decided to pursue the […]
CEQA Reform
CEQA Reform
By Jeff O’Connor, HomeFed Corp., BIA Board of Directors, Vice Chairman
Why is housing in San Diego County so expensive?
There are numerous reasons but most come down to supply and demand. We saw home prices decrease by up to 40% between 2006 and 2011, because the demand […]
City Committee Approves Stricter Inclusionary Housing Mandates
City Committee Approves Stricter Inclusionary Housing Mandates
By Matt Adams
The City of San Diego Rules Committee voted to approve an increase to the city’s inclusionary housing requirement on all new residential projects. Inclusionary is a government mandate that all new housing developments set aside a specific number of homes at below market cost. The new […]
Study Shows Developing Underutilized/Unused City-Owned Land Would Provide Much Needed Housing and Revenue
Study Shows Developing Underutilized/Unused City-Owned Land Would Provide Much Needed Housing and Revenue
Report by Lambda Alpha International Shows Viability for Developing City Properties for Affordable Housing
The San Diego Chapter of Lambda Alpha International (LAI), an honorary land use professional organization, today released a study which details how substantial savings for homebuyers and renters can be […]
Why Millennials Matter
Why Millennial’s Matter
By Chris Hall, Hallmark Communities, BIA Board of Directors
Say what you want about Millennials, but they are highly important to our industry and to our economy. Some quick facts, depending on the article you read Millennials are broadly defined as born between 1982-2000. Millennials represent the largest generation in the history of the US, larger […]
BIA Cares Continue to Support Urban Street Angels… Will You?
BIA Cares Continue to Support Urban Street Angels…Will You?
BIA Cares supported Urban Street Angels (USA) earlier this year with a $25,000 donation to help get homeless youth off the streets and into programs to refocus their future. We also committed to adopting USA […]
May New Member Special
May New Member Special
Get noticed for FREE when you join in May!
We’re providing extra marketing exposure to new companies that join BIA San Diego in May. New members will receive for FREE:
- Website Ad for 1 month ($300 value)
- Enhanced Online Member Profile ($300 value)
Dues […]
Superheros Showed up at the Spring Golf Tournament
Superheros Showed up at the Spring Golf Tournament
By Karla ValeriLast Friday saw our SUPER membership gathering at Twin Oaks Golf Course for the BIA’s annual Spring Golf Tournament. This sold out event was superhero themed and our hole sponsors really got into it. The prize for “Best […]
Thank you for Your Support of the BIA Cares Backpack Drive 2019
Thank you for Your Support of the BIA Cares Backpack Drive 2019
BIA Cares completed its Fifth Annual BACK PACK DRIVE with great support from our membership. We want to say THANK YOU to those who provided donations to purchase “375” backpacks for local schools. This year backpacks will be […]
SANDAG’s “Bold New Transportation Vision” Not Sitting Well With Some Supervisors
SANDAG’s “Bold New Transportation Vision” Not Sitting Well With Some Supervisors
By Matt Adams
SANDAG, the regional planning agency, revealed its new transportation proposal that shifts funding priorities from roads and highways to almost exclusively transit alternatives. The five-point plan includes more high capacity transit routes, dozens of transit hubs and tunnels for Del Mar and Coronado. […]