Housing Affordability Crisis in California: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions

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This course is divided into three sections that when combined provide 1) the overall narrative of the precedents and adverse impacts of the worldwide, US west coast and California housing crises and the frameworks for California to create a balanced housing market without causing extreme displacement; 2) an overview of the planning, regulatory and development environments in California along with an opportunities/threats analysis to illuminate current opportunities to achieve a balanced housing market; and 3) an overview of the federal, state, regional and local housing policy environments and areas of policy work addressing and responding to the California housing crisis. Building on learning from class lectures, students will work in teams to produce a final report and presentation for a local city with policy recommendations. This is a Cardinal Course Certified by the Haas Center for Public Service.