Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 3hYesterday, Governor Newsom signed three bills into law addressing key challenges in factory-built housing, including fragmented code enforcement and misaligned fee schedules and funding streams. ow.ly/fetG50ZTe27 The bills draw from recommendations in our spring report: ow.ly/HOax50ZTe25 000
Reposted by Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC BerkeleyUC Berkeley ITS @berkeleyits.bsky.social · 23/09/2026ITS Berkeley is excited to support Ben Metcalf, Managing Director of the @ternerhousing.bsky.social Housing Innovation, in his study on California’s housing future! 🏘️🏗️ Read more at: its.berkeley.edu/news/its-ber... 011
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 22/09/2026On Thurs, Sept 24, Terner Center Deputy Director of Policy David Garcia will testify to the Little Hoover Commission on expanding California’s housing supply. Learn more and join via Zoom: ow.ly/1Xxq50ZPWA4 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Terner Center Postdoctoral Researcher Tessa Nápoles & Affiliate Doug Shoemaker will participate on the panel, “The Future of Supportive Housing: Addressing Financial and System Challenges to Ensure Resident Success,” at @nphanc.bsky.social's Affordable Housing Conference, Sept 24. ow.ly/Vby350ZOUvC 010
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Terner Center Managing Director Ben Metcalf spoke with Shelterforce about a possible HUD reorganization based on his experience helping lead a reorganization of HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs. 010
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Catch Terner Center Managing Director Ben Metcalf at a "Fault Lines" documentary film screening and panel discussion hosted by @generationhousing.bsky.social next Thurs, Sept 24, 5-8pm in Santa Rosa, CA. generationhousing.org/fault-lines-...generationhousing.orgFault Lines Screening – September 26, 2026 – Generation Housing 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 15/09/2026An amendment from the ROAD to Housing Act that became law—removing the permanent chassis requirement for manufactured housing—could have a large impact on supply. A new Terner Center brief looks at what the change could mean for states across the country. ternercenter.berkeley.edu/blog/beyond-... 011
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 15/09/2026A ROAD to Housing Act amendment that just became federal law could have a large impact on housing supply: removing the permanent chassis requirement for manufactured housing, which represents about 10% of new homes built in the U.S. and houses more than 22 million residents. ow.ly/hEmG50ZNzj7ow.lyBeyond the Chassis: State-Level Opportunities with the New Manufactured Housing Definition from the ROAD to Housing Act - Terner CenterAn amendment in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (ROAD) that recently became federal law could have a potentially large impact on housing supply: removing the permanent chassis requirement for man... 001
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Director of Research and Policy Sarah Karlinsky spoke with the Chronicle about Prop 13 and Bay Area homeownership. 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Development impact fees provide revenue for infrastructure & services, but can also increase the cost of housing development. A new report looks at how local governments structure fees and offers strategies to reduce fee burdens and promote predictability: ternercenter.berkeley.edu/blog/impact-...ternercenter.berkeley.eduImpact Fee Reforms in California: Recent Trends and Promising Strategies - Terner CenterDevelopment impact fees—fees charged to new housing developments to pay for needed expansions to public infrastructure and services—are higher in California than any other state. These fees can affect... 041
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Thrilled to have our research on construction defect liability in CA cited in this article examining the decline in condo construction. (Here's the report: ternercenter.berkeley.edu/wp-content/u...) 001
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Terner Center Managing Director Ben Metcalf writes for @futurelandhousing.bsky.social's blog about a key ROAD to Housing Act provision to reduce duplication of Housing Choice Voucher inspections, and the ROAD Act as a template for future Congressional reforms. www.newamerica.org/insights/the...newamerica.orgThe ROAD to Housing: Rental Affordability and Housing StabilityFour housing policy leaders react to the ROAD Act's wins and losses regarding rental affordability, housing stability, and youth homelessness. 012
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Terrific career opportunity from our friends at the California Policy Lab! 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Key findings from a new UC Berkeley study on how to expand equitable access to housing decarbonization programs: ow.ly/AyrQ50ZHZFc Join us this Thurs, Sept 3, at 10am PT as experts discuss implementation approaches that expand access & build communities' capacity: ow.ly/q8wI50ZHZEY 020
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Sept 3, 10am PT: Join us for a #climate & #housing webinar! As CA seeks to decarbonize homes, including transitioning from gas to electric, how can we remove barriers like a high upfront costs for low-income families & communities of color so everyone benefits from clean energy? ow.ly/HT1850ZGAse 020
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Hear from experts about how we can ensure that all Californians benefit from the clean energy transition in homes and communities. "Building Equity into Home Electrification Programs: Promises and Pitfalls in Implementation" Webinar | Sept 3, 10–11am PT: berkeley.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Terner Center research with @allhome.bsky.social finds interim housing beds for people experiencing homelessness in the Bay Area increased by about 50% from 2018–2024 to meet urgent needs. New report explores types, what has contributed to this expansion, and broader solutions. ow.ly/fLj250ZAX2z 121
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Managing Director Ben Metcalf highlights that Terner Center research has identified hundreds of USPS-owned sites in CA that warrant closer evaluation for housing development—research other states could replicate as they seek housing solutions. ternercenter.berkeley.edu/research-and... 021
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 17/08/2026In this Los Angeles Times piece, Deputy Director of Policy David Garcia notes that without enough smaller housing options, there’s little reason for seniors to leave their longtime homes, decreasing turnover in the housing market. 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Deputy Director of Research Ryan Finnigan spoke with KQED about homelessness prevention efforts that are working, as well as our research on the challenges people in the Bay Area housing market face when rental assistance programs end. 011
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026How can we ensure that all Californians benefit from the clean energy transition? Join us for "Building Equity into Home Electrification Programs: Promises and Pitfalls in Implementation," on Thurs, September 3, 10 - 11am PT: ow.ly/feLb50ZxMyT 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026This article features our new research: Building homes in CA per local housing plans would mean residents of new homes would drive over a mile less than existing residents each day—cutting statewide Vehicle Miles Traveled by 1% by 2030. ow.ly/v8s950Zs8Bw 031
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 06/08/2026New research from Terner Center & @uclalewiscenter.bsky.social: Building homes per recently updated local housing plans would mean residents of new homes would drive over a mile less than existing residents each day—cutting statewide Vehicle Miles Traveled by 1% by 2030. ow.ly/v8s950Zs8Bwow.lyProjected Transportation Impacts of California Housing Plans - Terner CenterAuthors: Zack Subin, Associate Research Director, Housing and Climate Aaron Barrall, Housing Data Analyst, UCLA Lewis Center Quinn Underriner, Senior Data Scientist California has ambitious climate ta... 0146
Reposted by Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC BerkeleyAnn Owens @annowens.bsky.social · 29/07/2026New in @houspoldebate.bsky.social with Carolina Reid and Quinn Underriner @ternerhousing.bsky.social! We show how neighborhoods and schools change around LIHTC development, adding complexity to how we think about access to opportunity. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... 052
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 27/07/2026The recording from our webinar, "Taking Stock of Interim Housing: Lessons from the Bay Area," is available to watch: ternercenter.berkeley.edu/blog/taking-... 010
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Terner Center Deputy Director of Policy David Garcia: "This is the first time to my knowledge that the federal government will condition resources on the actual construction of new homes. ... This is actually tying money to outcomes.” 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Associate Research Director Stephanie Hawke: “It is the best naturally occurring affordable housing that there is ... [But] the placement of new parks is nearly impossible.” 000
Reposted by Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC BerkeleyKQED Forum @kqedforum.bsky.social · 15/07/2026🎙️ON AIR: We're joined by Ben Metcalf from the Terner Center of Housing Innovation, KQED housing reporter Adhiti Bandlamudi and Sam Moss from Mission Housing Development Corporation to discuss the federal housing bill. ❓How are you coping with the Bay Area’s housing crisis? 📻Listen:buff.lyWhat Does the Federal Housing Bill Mean for the Bay Area? | KQEDAirdate: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 9AM A landmark bipartisan federal housing bill became law this weekend. The package includes 56 initiatives, regulatory tweaks and reforms designed to improve… 131
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Join us for a webinar, "Taking Stock of Interim Housing: Lessons from the Bay Area," Tues, July 21, 10am PT. Experts will share findings from new research on interim housing programs as a solution to homelessness and discuss priorities for policymaking and practice. berkeley.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 010
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 14/07/2026On @kalwradio.bsky.social "State of the Bay," Terner Center Deputy Director of Policy David Garcia and San Francisco Planning Director Sarah Dennis Phillips explore California's new housing laws. www.kalw.org/show/state-b...kalw.orgNew AI Tool for Workers' Rights/Housing vs Local Control/Dog Surfing ChampionshipsState of the Bay sits down with Gretchen Carlson to learn about a new AI tool, explores whether California's new housing laws override local control, and visits the dog surfing world championships. 110
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Gratifying to see the Center's research and proposed policy solutions—from a one-stop shop for affordable housing financing and production, to impact fee changes—inform the Governor and State of California's reforms in the housing budget trailer bill announced today. www.gov.ca.gov/2026/07/13/m... 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Terner's Ben Metcalf: “A lot of what you’re seeing in the bill is catch-up on 30 years of policy that has been stalled because Congress hasn’t had the bandwidth to do any housing legislation ... It is the kind of thoughtful legislating that Congress used to do all the time but now never does.” 031
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 22/06/2026We're hiring! The Terner Center for Housing Innovation is seeking a Director of Operations & Strategy to drive financial sustainability, operational excellence, and organizational growth. Please share this career opportunity with your network: ternercenter.berkeley.edu/careers/ 001
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 18/06/2026In this article, researcher Tyler Pullen notes that while modular construction offers a possible way to bring down housing construction costs, many investors and lenders still see it as unproven and are reluctant to be first adopters. 021
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 18/06/2026The Terner Center is seeking a Director of Operations & Strategy to provide leadership across fund development, operations, finance, communications, & organizational planning that supports our work to advance high-impact housing research & policy engagement. ternercenter.berkeley.edu/careers/ 120
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Proposed changes in the governor’s May Budget Revision could impact progress housing providers have built through housing-health partnerships and impede efforts to end homelessness in California: ternercenter.berkeley.edu/blog/propose...ternercenter.berkeley.eduProposed Changes to CalAIM Could Impede the State’s Efforts to Address Homelessness - Terner CenterCalifornia’s efforts to reduce homelessness depend on the stability of permanent supportive housing (PSH) and the services that help residents remain housed, particularly for people exiting chronic ho... 101
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 02/06/2026New commentary examines how the governor's revised budget proposes changes to CalAIM that could impact State efforts to address homelessness, curtailing important funding for housing providers and support services for people exiting chronic homelessness. ternercenter.berkeley.edu/blog/propose...ternercenter.berkeley.eduProposed Changes to CalAIM Could Impede the State’s Efforts to Address Homelessness - Terner CenterCalifornia’s efforts to reduce homelessness depend on the stability of permanent supportive housing (PSH) and the services that help residents remain housed, particularly for people exiting chronic ho... 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Join us June 4 at 10am PT for a webinar with experts discussing national trends shaping the future of permanent supportive housing as a tool to end chronic homelessness, as well as emerging policy and implementation strategies to expand & preserve supportive housing. berkeley.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 22/05/2026A new article about candidates to become CA governor cites our research on impact fees: ternercenter.berkeley.edu/wp-content/u... See other top housing issues candidates are considering in the lead-up to November: ternercenter.berkeley.edu/blog/califor... 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 22/05/2026What are the key housing issues facing the next governor of California? Read our new commentary, drawing on the nonpartisan housing forum we co-hosted with The New York Times: ow.ly/xKQr50Z1P0e 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 21/05/2026At the California Gubernatorial Candidates Housing Forum, candidates differed on proposed policies, but agreed that housing will be a primary focus of their respective administrations. Explore 5 key #housing issues that will continue to dominate the governor’s race: ow.ly/xKQr50Z1P0eow.lyCalifornia Governor’s Forum Highlights Top Housing Issues Facing the Next Administration - Terner CenterBy David Garcia, Deputy Director of Policy California’s next governor will inherit significant housing affordability and homelessness challenges, as well as the opportunity to implement housing policy... 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Permanent supportive housing is one of the most effective tools for ending chronic #homelessness, yet providers face growing operational & financial pressures. Join us for a webinar with experts on national trends reshaping the sector. Thurs, June 4, 10am PT: ow.ly/ytua50Z1ggj 100
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 15/05/2026What can researchers learn from Terner Labs' Housing Policy Simulator Visualization? Our new analysis looks at how 5 policy scenarios intersect with conditions in Denver, San Diego & Tucson to shape the likelihood of multifamily housing being built. ow.ly/nYJp50YZMl7 010
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Today, @governor.ca.gov released his revised budget, including a proposal to limit local impact fees for affordable housing projects. Earlier this year, we released research showing that from 2020–2023, these fees added, on average, almost $20,000 per unit to development costs. ow.ly/l08M50YZPj5ow.lyAssessing the Cost of Impact Fees on Affordable Housing: An Analysis of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Projects in California - Terner CenterBuilding new affordable housing in California has always been complex, but costs have risen significantly in recent years. This Terner Center research brief looks at a key cost contributor: local impa... 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 14/05/2026New Terner Labs Housing Policy Simulator Visualization enables users to apply different policy scenarios in the context of market conditions & zoning in Denver, San Diego & Tucson to estimate the likelihood of multifamily, market-rate housing construction. housing-policy-simulator-viz.ternerlabs.org 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Terner Center Faculty Research Advisor Carolina Reid will join other experts to discuss the far-reaching consequences of housing inequality at an event hosted by Stanford's McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society, May 21, 5:00–6:30pm. bit.ly/wesson26 030
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Deputy Director of Research Ryan Finnigan joins KQED Forum to talk about Project Homekey, a State of California effort to get people experiencing homelessness off the streets. 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 12/05/2026The Terner Center was honored to cohost a housing forum for CA gubernatorial candidates with the @nytimes.com. Watch @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social moderate the discussion: www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/o...nytimes.comOpinion | I Have Some Questions for the Democrats Who Want to Run California 001
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 11/05/2026How do the leading Democratic candidates for governor of CA plan to address housing affordability & homelessness? We were thrilled to co-host a lively & illuminating forum, skillfully moderated by Ezra Klein, with opening remarks from @buffywicks.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/live/6HETwu7...youtube.comEzra Klein Grills CA’s Possible Governors | The Ezra Klein ShowYouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show 000
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Our webinar recording on scaling industrialized construction is now up! Industry experts discuss key challenges facing the sector and policy changes that could make a meaningful difference. ow.ly/r42p50YW1VP 000