Join us next week for a candid discussion among industry experts about the opportunities and challenges to scaling industrialized construction as a potential path forward on the nationwide housing shortage. Webinar | April 28, 11am PT: ow.ly/aEbv50YMSRl
How do the leading candidates for governor of California propose to solve the housing crisis? Join the Terner Center, @nytimes.com and Housing Action Coalition on May 8 for a nonpartisan forum moderated by Ezra Klein, NYT Opinion writer & podcast host, broadcast nationally: ow.ly/jSfW50YItsG
New Terner Center research analysis: Governor Newsom’s FY 2026-27 budget proposal marks a potentially significant shift in CA housing strategy by advancing a "one-stop shop" for affordable housing finance—an effort that could yield substantial benefits.
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Honored to co-host CA Gubernatorial Candidates Housing Forum with @nytimes.com and Housing Action Coalition on May 8. Candidates will discuss the state’s housing crisis in a forum moderated by @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social, with remarks from @buffywicks.bsky.social.
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The Terner Center's Sarah Karlinsky talks with the LA Times about vacancy taxes: "It’s 'one tool that cities have been exploring, but how effective these taxes are, I think, will remain to be seen, especially in the U.S. context. ... 'It’s not a substitute for adding new housing supply.'"
"Scaling Industrialized Construction: Barriers, Opportunities, & New Evidence" Webinar | April 28, 11am PT
Join us for a candid discussion among industry experts on key challenges facing the IC sector and highlights from new research on pathways to expand its use.
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Researcher Tyler Pullen discusses recent research that has informed a new legislative package in California.
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🎧 Researchers have found building more housing components in factories, rather than on-site, can easily cut building costs in half.
Carol Galante of @ternerhousing.bsky.social outlines ways to ease California's housing shortage on the Agents of Impact podcast.
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The Terner Center report on the role the State can play in supporting construction innovation was used to inform a new legislative package in California.
After months of research, dozens of interviews, many tours, and two public hearings, I am so excited to announce the Housing Innovation bill package!
Catch Deputy Director of Policy @davidagarciajr.bsky.social and others discussing "the evolution of the American housing crisis" today on @wamu.org.
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Thanks for asking. Yes, that's our practice. We record each webinar, post it to our site, and send an email with the link to everyone who has registered.
Thrilled to see our research on concrete steps California policymakers can take to lower the cost of housing come to life through a legislative package from Assemblymember @buffywicks.bsky.social and the Select Committee on Housing Construction Innovation.
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A new article cites Terner Center research on a 90% drop in the construction of new condos in the Bay Area and Southern California from the peak in 2005–2006: ternercenter.berkeley.edu/research-and...
Tomorrow, March 24, 11am PT: Join us for a webinar with experts on developments in California housing legislation to watch for in the state capitol & governor's office this year: ow.ly/15i250YsxVh
Our 2026 California Legislative Preview looks at housing priorities, including reducing construction costs, streamlining production & addressing insurance challenges. ow.ly/SEAl50Yv33G
Join us for a webinar March 24, 11am PT on the potentially dynamic year ahead in housing policy: ow.ly/15i250YsxVh
New Terner Center brief highlights five big themes & 11 key issues at the intersection of CA #housing and #climate policy: static1.squarespace.com/static/69389...
Check out the whole Center for Law, Energy & the Environment at Berkeley Law Climate Vote series: www.climatevote.org/climateissues
We're thrilled to welcome Amy Egerter to our team as a Senior Research Associate focused on building decarbonization, industrialized construction, and innovation in the built environment. Welcome, Amy! ow.ly/TOR250YuXag
A new video explores the life and legacy of Don Terner, the Center's namesake, who was an indomitable force in the #housing world and fearlessly drove innovation in pursuit of scalable and systemic housing solutions. ternercenter.berkeley.edu/blog/celebra...
Managing Director Ben Metcalf discusses the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Strong partnerships are the key to our collective success, and the vibrancy of Berkeley’s community leaders inspires me to keep dreaming big for California. To the teachers, researchers, entrepreneurs, faith leaders, student leaders, and beyond: thank you for all that you do!
Catch Terner experts at the Housing CA Conference!
Sarah Karlinsky: reforms accelerating production, and the new CA housing agency
Tessa Nápoles: findings on flexible cash assistance when subsidies end
Tyler Pullen: innovations to unlock factory-built housing's potential
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Today, the U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The bipartisan legislation is the most comprehensive federal action on housing supply and affordability in decades. www.banking.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
Thrilled to have Azeen Khanmalek, @abundanthousingla.bsky.social; Michael Lane, @spur-urbanist.bsky.social; and @nataliespievack.bsky.social, Housing California join us to preview the year ahead in CA #housing policy; Tues, March 24, 11am PT/2pm ET:
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Please join us on Tues, March 24, at 11am PT for a preview of the year ahead in California state #housing policy.
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Thoughtful @kalwradio.bsky.social story about what it takes to ensure people can move into permanent housing. Deputy Director of Research Ryan Finnigan notes the realities of staffing challenges and a lack of available permanent supportive housing as a deciding factor. www.kalw.org/2026-03-05/t...
After the passage of high-profile housing bills in CA last year, 2026 may be just as eventful. Our webinar on Tues, March 24, at 11am PT will preview major themes in housing policy to watch for in the state capitol and governor’s office.
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Our latest report focuses on how the State can support construction innovation to achieve scale and increase #housing production, highlighting 40 potential #policy actions. The report provides evidence-backed research to support legislative efforts of the CA Assembly: ow.ly/Lvpt50YmzyP
California is a leader in innovation—it’s time to apply that mindset to solving our housing crisis. Today’s Terner Center report highlights 40 potential policy actions that could help increase adoption of innovative construction methods.
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Our new report on how the State can support industrialized construction to boost housing production has been covered by KQED!
