Public Engagement

Recently, there have been significant statutory changes to Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) and Housing Element law. The state has also set very ambitious regional housing numbers. This will

A Housing Element is part of a General Plan adopted by a city, town or county that includes the goals, policies and programs that direct decision-making around housing. The Housing Element is — at its

The Specific Plan was adopted by the City of Berkeley for its Adeline Corridor Priority Development Area (PDA). The Specific Plan provides goals, policies, and implementation strategies for the Plan

ABAG, in partnership with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), hosted this forum to discuss state data requirements, solicit input on regional data tools and train

The Santa Rosa Downtown Station Area Specific Plan (DSASP) is an example of a Priority Development Area (PDA) plan. DSASP seeks to guide the intensification of an energetic commercial enterprise and

The Dumbarton Bridge - West Approach + Adjacent Communities Resilience Study is an important first phase of work in identifying needed adaptation measures to prepare the Dumbarton Bridge west approach

Climate change impacts do not affect all communities in the same way. California must move beyond embracing equity to making equity real. This requires centering community needs and building social

The City of Richmond successfully engaged hundreds of its diverse residents to create an updated General Plan that includes an innovative health and wellness element aimed at boosting community health