A WEEK WITH BIA
BIA-LAV STADIUM TOUR EVENT
BIA-LAV held its first event of the year at Hollywood Park Casino. Members got a sneak peak of the new  Los Angeles  Stadium from the Casino rooftop, and heard from D & D Engineering and developer, Wilson Meany. They explained the timeline of the Stadium's completion, the surrounding amenities, housing, and entertainment being woven throughout the project. Thank you to our sponsors, Gold Level; D & D Engineering , and Bio Clean , Eldorado Stone , Silver Level; Weston Mason, David Evans & Associates, and Event Level; 2-10 Homebuyers Warranty!
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CA STATE TREASURER'S HOUSING LISTENING TOUR
O n Thursday, BIA-LAV Director of Government Affairs, Diana Coronado, participated in Treasure Fiona Ma's listening tour on California’s affordable housing crisis. The Treasurer's Office gathered ideas and feedback from the public about how her office can help increase the supply of affordable housing. As the leading voice on residential development, BIA spoke about legislation that has led to increased costs and regulatory barriers, which has decreased the supply of housing. BIA-LAV discussed the need to consider legislation that reduces those challenges. We look forward to partnering with the Treasurer and stakeholders to work towards housing affordability in California.
LONG BEACH STATE OF THE CITY
On Tuesday, BIA staff attended Long Beach's annual State of the City address by Mayor Robert Garcia. The Mayor touted the City's reduced crime record, multi-year balanced budget and the need to propel development by increasing affordable housing. Unfortunately, a tool that was explicitly mentioned to drive affordable housing was the intent to adopt an inclusionary zoning policy. As the leading voice of residential development, BIA-LAV has been at the forefront of this discussion and will continue to work with staff to make sure that the concerns of our members are being heard.
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ADVOCACY IN ACTION
BIA-LAV ASKS LA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CASP AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
The Los Angeles City Cornfield Arroyo Specific Plan (CASP) was approved in 2013. Unfortunately, due to interpretation of an Affordable Housing provision, the current version of CASP has not produced a single housing unit, market-rate or affordable. Therefore, LA Councilman Gil Cedillo authored a motion to amend the CASP to clarify certain affordable housing provisions. City Planning Commission approved the motion.

You can view our letter to City Staff  here .
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE SPONSORSHIP
We are seeking partners to sponsor our bimonthly Government Affairs Committee meetings. Partnership provides the following:

  • You or a representative from your company will have the opportunity to introduce distinguished speakers at our bi-monthly meetings
  • Your logo will be featured on all GA Committee announcements and meetings, including meeting materials and newsletters where the Committee is mentioned
  • Your logo will be featured on signage at the GA Committee meetings throughout the year Acknowledgement of GA sponsors on all emails that go out to the Committee
We hope you will support the 2019 Committee! For more information contact Senior Government Affairs Director, Christine Rangel, here .
HAPPENINGS
OPPORTUNITY ZONE BREAKFAST & FORUM
On Wednesday, January 30th, jo in us and JP Delmore, Tax Lobbyist for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to learn about the Opportunity Zones program & the beneficial tax incentives available to our industry. Space is limited, register today!

Click here to register for the event. Don't forget to use our #BIAozforum hashtag when posting!
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BIA-LAV PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a 2019 Partner, today! Becoming a partner gets you access to Chapter events year round, marketing across multiple platforms and recognition at all of our events.  Deadline to become a BIA-LAV Partner is January 31st . For more information, please contact Jennifer Minzey at jminzey@bialav.org or (213) 797-5964. 
MEMBER OF THE MOMENT
CSMC MORTGAGE
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From purchase to refinance to construction lending, they have access to a full range of lending sources and all of their mortgage specialists are dedicated to finding the right loan – with competitive rates, terms and costs – to meet your unique needs. Learn more about CSMC, here .
TODAY'S TESTIMONIAL

" As a long time member of the Building Industry Association, I find many Associates want to do business with Members. Members are aware of the level of professionalism that is necessary to accomplish the goals and complete the projects.
We are all working for the same good - members are coalesced behind the issues that stand in the way of quality, affordable housing. As an Association, we all celebrate each other’s successes. "  

-- Rick White, Larrabure Framing

Learn more about Larrabure Framing, here .
NEWSWORTHY
Gavin Newsom is right: California cities need more housing ( Washington Examiner ) 


California Must Not Become a Have/Have-Not Housing State ( Comstock's )


California’s housing affordability crisis looms over the state’s problems with teachers ( CSNBC )
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