Unlocking San Francisco’s Housing Potential: Constraints Reduction Ordinance
San Francisco’s Constraints Reduction Ordinance is designed to streamline the process of housing development, making it quicker and less cumbersome for new projects to come to fruition.
Assembly Bill 2097: Implementation in Los Angeles
Review of an interdepartmental memo from the City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning around AB 2097’s implications for development projects within the city.
New Incentives for Office to Residential Conversions from the White House
The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions to support the conversion of high-vacancy commercial buildings to residential use, including through new financing, technical assistance, and sale of federal properties.
Office-to-Residential Conversions Just Got Easier in Downtown San Francisco
New San Francisco legislation that modifies the planning code to remove barriers for office-to-housing conversions.
California’s $400 Million Office-To-Housing Conversion Fund: Grants for Financial Feasibility
As the demand for housing continues to rise and urban landscapes evolve in the state of California, the potential of …
California’s Zoning Holiday: What to know about the Builder’s Remedy
Looking to submit a Builder’s Remedy Application, reach out to us today!
San Francisco Fourplex Ordinance
The San Francisco Fourplex Ordinance allows property owners to build fourplexes on single-family lots and up to six units on corner lots citywide.
2022 California Housing Legislation Highlights – Redefining Housing Development throughout the State
An in-depth look at the recent housing legislations passed in California.
Project Spotlight: Victoria’s House Rehabilitation Center
A detailed look at Victoria’s House where OpenScope renovated two Victorians into transitional housing for those in need.
Assembly Bill 2011 (AB 2011): Using Commercial Corridors to Address California’s Housing Crisis
Assembly Bill 2011 allows for infill housing on commercial-zoned land.