
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 …

Office Conversion to Residential: Why Class C Office Buildings are the First Step to Reviving Downtowns
The conversion of offices to residential buildings in San Francisco has been a topic of discussion amid the pandemic and …

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.

State Density Bonus Law — Adding Units to Multifamily Properties
Used as an effective mechanism to tackle California’s housing crisis, the Density Bonus Law serves as an incentive for developers to offer both market-rate and affordable housing in order to address the State’s severe housing shortage.

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