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ULIsf recently presented an interesting discussion on the dissolution of California redevelopment agencies with panelists representing private and public agency and nonprofit perspectives.  As the presentation began, one of the panelists remarked that there are more questions than answers to the new reality of real estate development without redevelopment agencies (RDAs). Moderator: JoAnne Dunec, Shareholder, Miller Starr Regalia Panelists: Amie Fishman, Executive Director, East Bay Housing Organizations John Protopappas, President & CEO, Madison Park Financial corporation Marc Roberts, City Manager, City of Livermore Moderator Joanne Dunec, shareholder of Miller Starr … READ MORE

On Tuesday, March 27, Steven Falk, Lafayette City Manager, Matt Branagh of Branagh Development, and Rick Dishnica of The Dishnica Company LLC participated in an interactive and lively discussion with more than 40 ULI members on the multifamily housing boom in downtown Lafayette, during an East Bay Brown Bag lunch event.Steve Falk opened the discussion by highlighting the City of Lafayette’s many attributes, including the quality of its public schools, semi-rural character, access to open space, and high level  of amenities.  He discussed the demand for multifamily housing from the … READ MORE