In this 100th episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-24). Assemblymember Berman speaks about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on affordable housi

Diving into "Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America" with Conor Dougherty

May 12th, 2020

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Conor Dougherty, NY Times reporter and author of Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America. Conor speaks about the inspiration f

Ballot Measures Make a Difference: Supervisor Chan on Measure A1

Mar 5th, 2020

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Alameda County Supervisor Wilma Chan. Supervisor Chan discusses the genesis and implementation of Measure A1, a housing bond to help

Straight from the Source: Liam Dillon on Housing Affordability in California

Jan 23rd, 2020

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times reporter covering issues of housing affordability and neighborhood change. Dillon explains how layere

Naval Base Gets a New Lease on Life

Sep 18th, 2019

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft. As Mayor Ashcraft says, “[California] can’t boast about being the 5th largest economy in the wo

Naval Base Gets a New Lease on Life

Sep 18th, 2019

Housing Affordability: A Regional Problem

Jul 17th, 2019

In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, brought to you by Eden Housing, host Joanne Greene speaks to Supervisor John Gioia, a long-time supporter of affordable housing in California. Gioia serves as Chair of the Contra Costa County B

Creative Solution to the Affordable Housing Crisis: ADUs

Jun 28th, 2019

While there are many creative ways to address the affordable housing crisis, the development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is one that is quick to build, does not require a public subsidy, and can be integrated into existing neighborhoods

Addressing the Housing Crisis: What Must be Done?

May 24th, 2019

The Bay Area, along with the entire state of California, is facing a housing crisis. There are a multitude of complex causes, including a history of under-building, obstructive policies, and a constantly increasing demand for housing. In this e

Lowering Affordable Housing Construction Costs with Factory OS

Oct 31st, 2017

Rick Holliday is a pioneer in affordable housing construction. He was the first Executive Director of Eden Housing, then went on to establish Bridge Housing. His latest venture is Factory OS, with a goal of easing the housing challenge by scali

Veterans First: Making the Transition from Military to Civilian Life

Oct 20th, 2017

Making the transition from military to civilian life can be challenging. Thankfully, there are organizations and individuals dedicated to helping to providing resources and information to help ensure the greatest success for the families of tho

Make Room in Our Communities - Ending Housing Insecurity for Renters

May 1st, 2017

Housing insecurity is a critical issue for many renters. In fact, as so aptly stated in the mission statement of the new organization MAKE ROOM, the human suffering and the astronomical costs to society of the rental crisis is unimaginable. In

What's Your Story? The Value of Storytelling as a Strategic Communications Tool for Non-Profit Organizations

Feb 28th, 2017

In 1998, Andy Goodman had a great idea and launched a company to help good causes reach more people with more impact. It was a singular mission and an audacious goal. The Goodman Center offers workshops in storytelling, presenting, strategic co

A Reporter's View of Bay Area Affordable Housing

Feb 1st, 2017

For more than a decade, Stephanie Martin Taylor has walked the streets of San Francisco and the Bay Area learning and reporting on the housing issues of our region. She’s talked with real people and heard their personal stories. Formerly an anc

"Why Housing Messages Are Backfiring" - Lessons in Strategic Communication

Dec 19th, 2016

Sometimes, we are frustrated by public opposition to our noble work in afforable housing and spin our wheels trying to find a way around it. Rather than discount the opposition, Enterprise Community Partners and The Frameworks Institute tackled

Three Bay Area Ballot Measures for Affordable Housing: NPH Annual Conference Keynote Session

Oct 24th, 2016

The upcoming election is critical and dramatic for many reasons - among ballot questions being considered, there are three important Bay Area affordable housing county measures. On this episode of the Affordable Housing podcast, brought to you

Housing as a Health Care Investment

Jul 27th, 2016

It's been widely assumed that there’s a strong connection between affordable, stable housing and the health of children. Now, we have proof. On this episode of the Affordable Housing podcast brought to you by Eden Housing, we’ll learn about the

NPH Looking Ahead in an Election Year

Apr 22nd, 2016

For over 36 years, the Non-Profit Housing Association (NPH) of Northern California has been the collective voice of affordable housing, working with 750 member organizations and community leaders to push for effective state, regional and local

Affordable Housing in the Proposed 2017 Federal Budget

Mar 4th, 2016

The NHC (National Housing Conference) focuses on advancing federal housing policy to help low and moderate income people, strengthening the nation’s housing finance system, restoring neighborhoods damaged by foreclosures and disinvestment, and

Impossible Choices: Food, rent, medicine?

Jan 5th, 2016

Most organizations do not work for the day that they are no longer needed. But that’s precisely the goal of the Alameda County Community Food Bank who serves 1-in-5 residents of Alameda County. In this episode of the Affordable Housing podcast,

Connecting Low-Income Adults & Seniors with Affordable Housing and Healthcare

Sep 26th, 2015

We've been hearing it for more than decade now - a "silver tsunami" is upon us. As the low-income Baby Boomers hit retirement age, what will they need? What innovative housing and healthcare solutions are needed for low income older adults and

What Makes This Drought in California So Bad?What Makes This Drought in California So Bad?

Jul 20th, 2015

California's drought is the worst in the state's history.Now in its fourth year, most areas are facing mandatory water rationing. In this episode of the Affordable Housing Podcast, host Joanne Greene speaks with John Coleman, who among other ti

Housing & Education Policy Panel

Jun 16th, 2015

Eden Housing was pleased to co-host with Microsoft and Housing Trust Silicon Valley the launch of this year’s Affordable Housing Week in Santa Clara County with a Housing and Education Policy Discussion Panel. Eden’s President Linda Mandolini a

How the Tax Code Leads to the Creation of Affordable Housing

Apr 15th, 2015

The statistics are daunting. California has 13 of the 14 least affordable metropolitan housing markets in the nation. Currently, more than 34 percent of working renters pay more than 50 percent of their income toward housing, and the State Depa

Older Adults: The New Homeless

Mar 6th, 2015

It’s a trend that no one likes to see - an ever increasing number of older Americans who find themselves homeless after a lifetime of honest work and supporting themselves. Joining host Joanne Greene is Dr. Margot Kushel of UCSF who is studyin