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Building Public Support for Affordable Housing: A Toolbox for California Officials

A booklet titled "A Toolbox for California Officials" with images of houses on the cover.

This resource outlines a number of planning and public participation tools local agencies can use to address concerns related to affordable housing.

This resource outlines a number of planning and public participation tools local agencies can use to address concerns related to affordable housing.

Contents:

  1. Surveying the Landscape: Conducting an Initial Assessment
  2. Building to Code: Law, Procedure and Public Hearings
  3. Nuts and Bolts: Addressing Legitimate Community Concerns
  4. Blueprint for Success: Designing the Public Participation Process
  5. Choosing the Right Tools: Applying Methods of Community Engagement
  6. Laying a Foundation for the Future: Implementation, Oversight and the Framework for Planning
"Bank of America" logo with blue text and red and blue striped icon.

Building Public Support for Affordable Housing: A Toolbox for California Officials was prepared thanks to a generous gift from Bank of America.

A PDF of this document is available below for free download.

Building Public Support for Affordable Housing