Housing - Los Gatos Community Alliance

3 May 2024

Doing a “deep” dive into Moore’s Myths and Misconceptions in his “newsletter”.

by LGCA | posted in: 2040 General Plan, Housing Element, Latest News, Maria Ristow, Rob Moore, Rob Rennie, SB 330, SB 330 | 0

Executive Summary: Debunking Moore’s Claims on Land Use and Housing This document criticizes Los Gatos council members’ Moore’s and Ristow’s handling of land use and housing issues. Here are the key points: 2040 Land Use Element: Ristow and Moore … Continued

24 Mar 2024

March revised draft of Los Gatos 2023-2031 Housing Element

by LGCA | posted in: 2040 General Plan, Housing, Housing Element, Latest News | 0

Program J addresses HCD’s concerns about fair housing goals in the Town’s Housing Element, aiming to create a more inclusive community through increased housing mobility. While supportive of the goal, the LCGA has concerns about implementation methods.

12 Feb 2024

A Letter From Vice Mayor Hudes With a Los Gatos Housing Update 2-12-24

by Matthew Hudes | posted in: Housing, Housing Element, Housing Element 2023-2031, Latest News, Town Council Comments | 0

We have recently made some progress on our Housing Element document that needs to be certified by the State. As you know, the document failed to gain approval 4 times, but obtaining this approval ASAP is imperative, since the fact that it is … Continued

8 Jan 2024

Builder’s Remedy Frequently Asked Questions

by LGCA | posted in: Builders Remedy, Housing Element 2023-2031, SB 330 | 0

We found the following on the Saratoga town site and feel it does an excellent job of explaining the Builders Remedy. Q: What is the Builder’s Remedy? A: The Builder’s Remedy is a legal tool that may allow … Continued

17 Dec 2023

An update from Vice-Chair Matthew Hudes 12-17-23

by LGCA | posted in: Housing, Housing Element, Housing Element 2023-2031, Latest News, Our Town, SB 330, Town Council | 0

I’d like to give you an update on the critical Housing Development situation in Los Gatos, and let you know about an opportunity for you to have an impact. Because Los Gatos still has not had its Housing Element document approved by the State (after … Continued

28 Oct 2023

California’s denser housing ‘solutions’ are failing badly

by LGCA | posted in: Housing, Housing Element, Latest News | 0

A Brief Summary of this article made by LGCA:

California’s denser housing ‘solutions’ are failing badly.
The number of homeless people has increased even as more dense housing has been built.
The number of Californians who are housed but unable to buy homes far exceeds the unhoused populace.
Median home prices have continued to rise.
California needs to find new ways to address its housing shortage and homelessness problem.

29 Jun 2023

Establishing Vested Rights Through SB 330’s

by LGCA | posted in: 2040 General Plan, Latest News, SB 330 | 1

Establishing Vested Rights Through SB 330’s Preliminary Application: Understanding the Key Differences Between “Deemed Complete” and “Determined to be Complete” in the “Housing Crisis Act of 2019” By Bryan W. Wenter, AICP on January 15, 2020 Senate Bill 330, referred … Continued

29 Mar 2022

SB 35 Fact Sheet

by LGCA | posted in: 2040 General Plan, Housing, Our Town | 0

SB 35 Fact Sheet

15 Oct 2021

Mt. View – DRAFT PLAN BAY AREA AND REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION

by LGCA | posted in: Housing, Uncategorized | 0

July 2, 2021 Mr. Dave Vautin Via Email Assistant Director, Major Plans Bay Area Metro 375 Beale Street San Francisco, CA 94105 July 2, 2021 Mr. Dave Vautin Via Email Assistant Director, Major Plans Bay Area … Continued

5 Oct 2021

Connected Communities: Linking Affordable Housing and Transportation

by LGCA | posted in: Housing | 0

Connected communities are places with affordable housing options, pedestrian-friendly street designs, public spaces, and transportation options to access major employment centers, key goods and services, and amenities. Small and mid-sized cities with populations at or below 250,000 face distinct … Continued