Lincoln BDC featured Councilmember Richard Pearl on fiscal sustainability, growth to 2050, and downtown/airport upgrades. Updates included a $22.48M grant for Hwy 65, Placer housing studies, PCA land acquisitions, and new affordable housing ordinances.

A recent member census by NAHB shows that NAHB membership and home building in general is still largely driven by small businesses and home builders who start 10 homes or fewer per year: nahb.org/blog/2025/08/n…

El Dorado BDC: County’s economic strategy approved 5–0; Town & Country project heads to Sept review; HomeAid to rebuild fire victim homes; new fire code adopted; TIFF fees in effect; key legal cases (Austin, EID) still pending.

Between Two Shovels Ep. 7: Tim Murphy, CEO of NSBIA, dives into California’s housing challenges & solutions. Don’t miss this conversation! 👇youtu.be/LlavWvpFrns?si…

At the Regional BDC, SACOG’s James Corless highlighted the Blueprint plan, $50M for infill housing through Green Means Go, a 1,000-mile trail network, and new tolling authority. Key focus: housing production, VMT mitigation, and keeping growth funds local.

It was a packed room at the Sacramento BDC as Dave Defanti, Troy Givans, and Todd Smith shared updates on culture change, CEQA streamlining, AI in plan reviews, and infill work. Amy Nygren from Sac Metro Fire joined the conversation on coordination and fire code reform.

NAHB has joined a coalition of nearly 60 organizations to endorse four key principles aimed at increasing the supply of housing to address the #HousingAffordability crisis. The principles were developed by The Pew Trusts in their Housing Policy Initiative. nahb.org/blog/2025/09/N…

Supervisor Bonnie Gore highlighted Placer 2050, workforce housing, and Housing Trust Placer efforts at the Placer BDC Wednesday. Members debated affordable housing fees, heard jurisdiction updates, and received transportation project news.

Regional Builders Council hosted Caltrans District 3 Director Sergio Aceves, who shared updates on US 50, I-80, and I-5 rehab projects and highlighted the need for stronger coordination on encroachment permits.

Robyn Van Ekelenburg of Housing Trust Placer joined the Placer BDC to discuss affordable housing solutions, including the Hope Way Apartments and Parkside at Sabre City projects. Builders emphasized the need for balanced fees and continued collaboration to expand housing access.

Tim Murphy and Clifton Taylor joined Michael Wallace of the National League of Cities for a panel discussion on Attainable Housing Through Non-Profit Partnership at the Placer Business Alliance’s Annual Washington, D.C. Summit — following a federal update from Scott Meyer of NAHB

Vice Mayor Marc Boomgaarden joined the Yuba-Sutter Builder & Developer Council to share Yuba City’s growth plans — including the 2,500-home Bogue Stewart Master Plan, zoning updates, and key infrastructure improvements to support new housing and economic development.

Mayor Pro Tem Verna Sulpizio Hull joined builders to share West Sacramento’s progress on housing, infrastructure, and flood protection, emphasizing streamlined permitting, better communication, and a culture of collaboration across city and industry.

Placer County CEO Daniel Chatigny shared updates on housing, AI integration, and Placer Parkway progress at the BDC meeting—emphasizing strategic planning, interdepartmental collaboration, and support for HOPE Way.

Thank you to the elected officials and civic partners who attended yesterday's Aligning for Affordability meeting. EPS’s Jamie Gomes led the fee study presentation, with Tim Murphy and Clifton Taylor offering important context from industry perspectives.

Strong turnout for the Sacramento BDC with Supervisor Pat Hume. We discussed BIA’s new fee study ($109K per door), inclusionary proposals in Folsom and Elk Grove, grading/CEQA concerns, and regional infrastructure needs.

Yuba-Sutter BDC update: Sutter Co. Sup. Dan Flores shared updates on Sutter Point Lakeside, housing demand, and Marysville’s zero residential impact fees.

At our Regional BDC, federal agencies flagged staffing shortages, increased litigation risk, and major policy shifts ahead, including a new WOTUS rule, energy project prioritization, and expanded use of online permitting tools. Early coordination will be key.

Sacramento BDC welcomed Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes for a city update on housing, permitting reform, public safety, and major projects like Aggie Square and the Railyards. Clear message: streamline processes, improve coordination, and get to yes on housing.

Placer BDC welcomed Eric Nielsen of SPMUD for a deep dive on wastewater infrastructure, capacity planning, and connection fees. Key theme: early coordination + transparency are critical to avoiding surprises and keeping housing projects moving.