BIA Cares Launches 2018 Holiday Bike Drive!
BIA Cares Launches 2018 Holiday Bike Drive!
Because of the generosity of so many of YOU, last year BIA Cares provided “377” bicycles to under privileged children in San Diego County!
Your $75 donation purchases a bike and gets it delivered to a worthy local charity. Any and all donations […]
Lets Vote BIA
Lets Vote BIA
By Matt Adams
After months of campaigning in the mail, on the web and TV, voters start to have their say in the November General Election. Vote by mail ballots will hit homes this week and now it’s our chance to weigh in on this important election. And with every election, comes the release of the BIA […]
Housing Supply At Risk!
Housing Supply At Risk!
By Rita Brandin, Newland Real Estate Group
As many of you know, for the past four years Newland has been working on a project in San Diego County called Newland Sierra, a planned community north of the City of San Marcos. On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, […]
County Considers Housing Affordability Strategies
County Considers Housing Affordability Strategies
By Matt Adams
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors will discuss methods to increase housing affordability in the unincorporated area when it convenes on Wednesday. County staff has crafted a laundry list of options intended to expedite home construction to close the housing affordability gap using incentives and regulatory reductions.
Voting Begins Next Week
Voting Begins Next Week
By Matt Adams
While Election Day is more than a month away, voting for the November 6th General Election gets underway next week with the release of mail in ballots. Voter can use the extra time considering the number of candidates and propositions that need to be decided. There are 12 statewide propositions on issues […]
Last Sponsorship Opportunity of 2018!
Last Sponsorship Opportunity of 2018!
By Danielle Grommersch
Lorie Zapf Fundraiser – October 23
Lorie Zapf Fundraiser – October 23
Please join your BIA PAC in support of Lorie Zapf for San Diego City Council, District 2. Lorie has been a consistent voice supporting our industry and a key part of the city’s effort to tackle the housing crisis. Our industry needs […]
Chula Vista to Consolidate Transportation Fees
Chula Vista to Consolidate Transportation Fees
By Matt Adams
The City of Chula Vista plans to consolidate its three Transportation Impact Fee programs into a single format that should improve administrative consistency and clarity. The city’s programs are broken down geographically between the East, West and Bayfront regions, but the regulations are listed throughout the Municipal Code.
Consolidation […]
Inclusionary Update Headed to Council Committee
Inclusionary Update Headed to Council Committee
By Matt Adams
The San Diego Smart Growth and Land Use Committee will get its first update on the effort to revise the city’s Inclusionary Zoning policies. The Housing Commission will update the committee on the latest state legislation moves to tackle the housing crisis and present their timeline for […]
Roarin’ Good Time Had by All at 2018 Icon Awards
Roarin’ Good Time Had by All at 2018 Icon Awards
By Danielle Grommersch
What a party! The 9th annual Icon Awards went off Saturday night without a hitch at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Almost 550 of our members gathered to honor this year’s most outstanding individuals, companies, and […]