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Decoding California's housing laws for successful development
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Our Goal: More successful housing creation.
At Workbench we want extend our impact on housing by sharing examples from our own work, and analyzing the latest guidance from the California Department of Housing & Community Development. We’re breaking down what courts have ruled, and how everything is evolving each year. Whether you're a developer, real estate investor, jurisdiction, or working in housing policy, you'll learn what your rights and obligations are under current state law with the goal of better equipping you to create successful housing projects and a smoother process.
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Meet Your Host
Sibley Simon
Sibley leads the Workbench development team's impact focused projects geared towards creating more affordable housing without public subsidy. With years of experience driving legislative progress, he’s forged strong alliances with leaders dedicated to tackling California’s housing equity challenges. Before joining Workbench, Sibley founded numerous companies and created an impact investment fund to spur new workforce and affordable housing development.