Special GA focused on the Bay Area’s Regional Housing Needs

three speakers - men in suits - sit on left side, woman at podium and man in suit on right side

Successful event welcomed more 150 attendees

Housing in the Bay Area and throughout the state is a topic that has dominated headlines. The General Assembly brought more than 150 attendees together to hear information on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) process, while providing an opportunity for local governments to share their concerns about the process.

A successful ABAG special General Assembly —Regional Housing Needs Allocation: The New Normal and Business Meeting — held Friday, February 7, 2020, kicked off with a dynamic panel discussion on Bay Area housing featuring state Sens. Scott Wiener and Jim Beall, and Assemblyman David Chiu, who discussed the hot-button topic.

Recordings and photos from the day are available.