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Supporting established and emerging leaders in forging solutions to intractable global challenges through transformative educational opportunities, partnership facilitation, and research.

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What does it take to become a global leader in affordable housing? Look no further than Vienna.

🚀 Register for our one-of-a-kind learning experience:

🌍 GPLA Social Housing Field Study
📆 April 19 - 25, 2026
🔗 Information & Registration: buff.ly/DCiZRWP

#socialhousing #mixedincomehousing
January 12, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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➡️ Join our exclusive 6-day immersive Vienna Social Housing field study and explore how Vienna achieved housing success through innovative public policies, collaborative planning, and resident-centered design.

📆 April 19 - 25, 2026
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#GPLAVienna #socialhousing #mixedincomehousing
December 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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California's housing policy took a significant turn in 2025. Catch up on policy shifts & what they mean for construction, renters, & affordability moving into 2026.

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#AffordableHousing #SustainableHousing #CaliforniaHousing #YIMBY

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Year in review: Big changes to California housing policy
The past year was more momentous than usual for housing in California as legislators passed sizable policy changes.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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😮 New research suggests that rising U.S. housing costs have contributed to 11% fewer children being born between 1990 and 2020, compared to a scenario where rents stayed at 1990 levels.
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#affordablehousing
#FamilyFriendlyPolicies
#HousingCrisis
December 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Yesterday, SDUSD’s board considered approving the largest slate of affordable education workforce housing ever attempted in CA. But by a vote of three to two, the board postponed approval of housing proposals for 4 of the 5 district-owned sites under consideration.
San Diego Unified Postpones Vote on Affordable Housing
The board voted to postpone the approval of housing proposals at four of the five district-owned sites up for consideration.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Vienna’s #socialhousing is proof that affordability and quality can coexist. Join us as we uncover the policies, design principles, and collaborative approaches that have made #Vienna a global #housing leader!

➡️ GPLA's Vienna Social Housing Field Study
📆 April 19 - 25, 2026
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December 10, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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San Diego Unified School District’s plan to build 1,500 homes across five sites exclusively for teachers marks a milestone in addressing the housing challenges faced by education professionals.

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#AffordableHousing
#EducatorHousing
#EducationalPolicy
San Diego Unified readies plan to build 1,500 homes for teachers on five sites
Administrators at the San Diego Unified School District say they're ready to move forward with plans to build nearly 1,500 units of affordable housing.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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San Diego’s investment in four affordable housing projects underscores a growing trend: municipalities stepping up to address housing shortages through public-private partnerships.

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#AffordableHousing
#HousingMarket
#RealEstateDevelopment
#SanDiegoBusiness
San Diego advances $15M for projects totaling 528 affordable homes
The city of San Diego Monday recommended allocating $15 million in Bridge to Home funding to four proposed housing projects.
timesofsandiego.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Governor Newsom has announced six new affordable housing projects that will transform underutilized state land into 843 affordable units across California.
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#AffordableHousing #HomelessnessSolutions
This season of thanks, Governor Newsom announces six projects on state land to provide families with new affordable housing | Governor of California
Official website of the State of California
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November 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Our Community of Practice members and industry guests joined us for an in-person forum, "Designing Inclusive Communities: Vienna’s Approach and San Diego’s Opportunity," earlier this week, which brought dozens of housing professionals together to learn about Vienna’s #socialhousing model.
November 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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The city of Vienna holds the answers to many of today’s most urgent housing challenges. Learn from Vienna's success on our 6-day immersive Vienna #SocialHousing Field Study.

GPLA's Vienna Social Housing Field Study
April 19 - 25, 2026
Learn more and register: buff.ly/CDCFc1r

#mixedincomehousing
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Join our free Policy Forum!

📅 Monday, November 17, 2025
📍 In-Person Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 6th Ave, San Diego
⏳ 5:00 - 7:00 pm, PST | Networking reception from 7:00 - 7:45 pm

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➡️ WEBINAR participation (5 - 7 pm): buff.ly/D1dfKRW
November 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Join our free Policy Forum!

📅 Monday, November 17, 2025
📍 In-Person Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 6th Ave, San Diego
⏳ 5:00 - 7:00 pm, PST | Networking reception from 7:00 - 7:45 pm

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November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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"In Whose Backyard", the new interactive map project from @KPBS leverages state data to examine where and what types of homes are being built in San Diego & how that development affects surrounding communities.

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#housing #interactivemaps
In Whose Backyard: Where San Diego's housing is and isn't being built
San Diego's growing, but how? In Whose Backyard examines 100,000+ housing permits, revealing where new homes are built, their types, and the impact on San Diego communities and development.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Join our free Policy Forum!

📅 Monday, November 17, 2025
📍 In-Person Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 6th Ave, San Diego
⏳ 5:00 - 7:00 pm, PST | Networking reception from 7:00 - 7:45 pm

➡️ IN-PERSON participation: buff.ly/XJPzmKT
➡️ WEBINAR participation (5 - 7 pm): buff.ly/D1dfKRW
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Updates to Seattle's comprehensive housing plan introduce new density and height bonuses, paving the way for multiplex developments with up to 12 units, significantly more than previously allowed.

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#AffordableHousing #SeattleHousing #ZoningReform
Seattle’s Zoning Reform Could Unlock a ‘Multiplex Boom’
A package of stackable density bonuses could make it easier for developers to build 12-plexes.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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While ED1 has enabled fast-tracked approvals for over 29,000 low- moderate-income housing units, debates continue around balancing union protections with the financial feasibility of such developments, especially for mid-rise projects.

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#AffordableHousing #HousingPolicy
LA council members bypass strict labor standards for most fast-tracked affordable housing projects
Only high-rise developments would be required to hire union construction workers under plan advanced in committee this week.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Updated list of all Trump's actions that impact housing
Here are the actions the Trump administration or Congress have taken that impact housing since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Rental registries are becoming a powerful tool for cities to address negligent landlord practices. Are rental registries a win-win solution for urban housing, or do they pose new challenges for landlords?

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#HousingPolicy #RentalRegistry #LandlordAccountability #TenantRights
With Rental Registries, Cities Seek to Close Data Gap With Landlords
Cities like Pittsburgh, Oakland and Rochester have passed ordinances to track property ownership and mandate inspections for rental housing. But landlords often resist.
www.bloomberg.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Join our free Policy Forum!

📅 Monday, November 17, 2025
📍 In-Person Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 6th Ave, San Diego
⏳ 5:00 - 7:00 pm, PST | Networking reception from 7:00 - 7:45 pm

➡️ IN-PERSON participation: buff.ly/XJPzmKT
➡️ WEBINAR participation (5 - 7 pm): buff.ly/D1dfKRW
October 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Discover bold ideas for the future of housing by joining us in Vienna in 2026! With decades of proven success, Vienna ensures affordability across income levels. Learn more and register today! buff.ly/9JQAICO

GPLA's Eighth Vienna Social Housing Field Study
📆 April 19 - 25, 2026
October 22, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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A recent analysis by Harvard’s @Terner Center reveals that two-thirds of working-age renters face significant financial pressure, with residual income cost burdens surpassing traditional housing cost burden measures.

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#AffordableHousing #RentalMarket #HousingPolicy
Two-Thirds of Working-Age Renters Struggle to Afford Basic Needs | Joint Center for Housing Studies
Rising rents are squeezing renter households, leaving them with less residual income to pay for other needs. But inflation has also pushed up the cost of other necessities, making it even harder for…
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October 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Join our free Policy Forum!

📅 Monday, November 17, 2025
📍 In-Person Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 6th Ave, San Diego
⏳ 5:00 - 7:00 pm, PST | Networking reception from 7:00 - 7:45 pm

➡️ IN-PERSON participation: buff.ly/XJPzmKT
➡️ WEBINAR participation (5 - 7 pm): buff.ly/D1dfKRW
October 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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San Diego is leading the way in removing barriers to housing development through innovative changes to planning and permitting processes. Learn how San Diego’s reforms can serve as a model for unlocking housing opportunities.

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#AffordableHousing #HousingPolicy #CEQAReform
Steps Local Governments Can Take to Unlock More Housing: Lessons from San Diego - Terner Center
Author: William Fulton, Terner Center Fellow Co-authors: Sarah Karlinsky, Director of Research and Policy; Quinn Underriner, Senior Data Scientist Over the past few years, as the State of California…
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October 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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The "ROAD to Housing Act," championed by bipartisan senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), addresses America’s housing crisis through innovative federal measures.

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#AffordableHousing #ZoningReform #HousingPolicy
The massive stakes of the big federal housing bill, explained
We’re the feds and we’re here to help (with your rent).
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October 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM