Beyond the Resume Podcast: Unlocking Affordable Housing Solutions: Insights from the SF Bay Area

Join Chris Papa and Lisa Flicker as they dive into the complexities of affordable housing in the San Francisco Bay Area with Yusef Freeman (The Vistria Group), Sam Moss (Mission Housing Development Corporation) Smitha Seshadri (BRIDGE Housing Corporation) and Heather M. Hood (Enterprise Community Partners). The conversation highlights the challenges, innovative solutions, and the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders. The discussion covers the current state of affordable housing, unique regional challenges, funding mechanisms, and the role of partnerships, particularly with faith-based organizations, in addressing housing needs. The panelists emphasize the necessity for systemic changes and the urgency of increasing housing supply to meet the growing demand.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Affordable Housing Solutions

06:59 Current Trends in Affordable Housing

12:35 Challenges in Building Affordable Housing

20:41 Innovative Initiatives for Housing Supply

23:48 Types of Housing and Community Needs

29:05 Funding and Financing Strategies

35:00 Partnerships with Faith-Based Organizations

45:13 Future Prospects and Positive Developments

Takeaways

• We need more funding for affordable housing.

• The need is for over 180,000 affordable homes.

• San Francisco has a unique housing challenge.

• Prop 5 is critical for housing bonds.

• We need to partner with faith-based organizations.

• Navigating regulations is exhausting.

• We need major changes in housing policy.

• Affordable housing is a community necessity.

• Funding is essential for housing projects.

• We are excited about new housing developments.