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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 19h

The Center welcomes six UC Berkeley Graduate Student Researchers, contributing to research & graphic design this fall: Emily Cain, MCP & MLA ’27; Mauricio Crespo-Jibaja, MPP ’27; Harrison D. Haigood, EWMBA ’27; Nina Rosenblatt, MCP ’28; Isabel Rubin-Saika, MArch ’29; and Clodagh Walsh, MCP ’28.

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Our new commentary finds that climate change could drive an 85% increase in annual losses to owner-occupied homes in California by 2047 and highlights how coordinated action can reduce wildfire risk—especially for the state’s most vulnerable residents. ow.ly/2eU150ZSTkt

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Excited to have Deputy Director of Policy David Garcia and Associate Research Director Stephanie Hawke participating in ULI Sacramento's inaugural Capital Housing Summit today, Oct 7, 12–5pm | Sacramento, CA sacramento.uli.org/events/detai...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Join us! Managing Director Ben Metcalf will give opening remarks for “Better Sleep in a Warming World: From Large-Scale Field Evidence to Just-in-Time Interventions,” in person, October 14, 9:00 -11:30am, UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design. www.eventbrite.com/e/better-sle...

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Better Sleep in a Warming World — A Research Seminar at UC Berkeley

Faculty and researchers share new insights on how our built environment impacts sleep quality.

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A new Terner Center commentary finds climate change could drive annual wildfire losses to owner-occupied homes in California up 85% by 2047. See the impact in your area with our interactive map: ow.ly/2eU150ZSTkt

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Thrilled to have Terner Center Managing Director Ben Metcalf participate in “Making California More Affordable: An Expert Panel,” hosted by the Berkeley Economy & Society Initiative, Tues, October 13, 4:00-5:30pm PT. besi.berkeley.edu/event/making...

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Making California more affordable: An expert panel

Panelists Marc Joffe, Fellow, California Policy Center, and President, Contra Costa Taxpayers Association Ben Metcalf, Managing Director, Terner Center for Housing Innovation Caroline Danielson, Vice ...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Catch Terner Center Researcher Tyler Pullen on a panel discussing innovative construction building methods, technologies & delivery strategies for reducing cost, risk & time to market | Bisnow Northern California Multifamily Conference | October 6, San Francisco. www.bisnow.com/events/san-f...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In the inaugural episode of their podcast, @achcd.bsky.social talks with Terner Center Associate Research Director Stephanie Hawke about the housing affordability crisis, how we got here, and potential solutions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eVm...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Yesterday, 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

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UC Berkeley ITS @berkeleyits.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

ITS 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...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

On 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

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Terner 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

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Terner 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.

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Catch 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-...

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Fault Lines Screening – September 26, 2026 – Generation Housing

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

An 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-...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A 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/hEmG50ZNzj7

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Beyond the Chassis: State-Level Opportunities with the New Manufactured Housing Definition from the ROAD to Housing Act - Terner Center

An 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...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Director of Research and Policy Sarah Karlinsky spoke with the Chronicle about Prop 13 and Bay Area homeownership.

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Development 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-...

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Impact Fee Reforms in California: Recent Trends and Promising Strategies - Terner Center

Development 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...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Thrilled 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...)

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Terner 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...

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The ROAD to Housing: Rental Affordability and Housing Stability

Four housing policy leaders react to the ROAD Act's wins and losses regarding rental affordability, housing stability, and youth homelessness.

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Terrific career opportunity from our friends at the California Policy Lab!

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Key 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

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Sept 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

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Hear 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...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Terner 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

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Managing 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...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

In 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.

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Deputy 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.

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

How 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

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

This 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

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Ann Owens @annowens.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

New 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....

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

The recording from our webinar, "Taking Stock of Interim Housing: Lessons from the Bay Area," is available to watch: ternercenter.berkeley.edu/blog/taking-...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Terner 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.”

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Associate Research Director Stephanie Hawke: “It is the best naturally occurring affordable housing that there is ... [But] the placement of new parks is nearly impossible.”

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KQED 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:

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What Does the Federal Housing Bill Mean for the Bay Area? | KQED

Airdate: 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…

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Join 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...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Gratifying 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...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Terner'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.”

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We'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/

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

In 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.

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

The 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/

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

New 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...

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Proposed Changes to CalAIM Could Impede the State’s Efforts to Address Homelessness - Terner Center

California’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...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Join 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...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

A 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...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

What 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

Ezra Klein moderates a conversation with gubernatorial candidates on stage.

Left to Right: Randi Gerson from Housing Action Coalition and Ben Metcalf from UC Berkeley's Terner Center for Housing Innovation

California State Assemblymember Buffy Wicks

A view of the audience and stage at the sold-out CA gubernatorial candidates housing forum in Oakland.

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

At 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/xKQr50Z1P0e

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California Governor’s Forum Highlights Top Housing Issues Facing the Next Administration - Terner Center

By 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...

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Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Hi Tim, Here are some studies. Hope they are helpful. aspe.hhs.gov/sites/defaul... www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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