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Rooted in Place: A Day of Conversation and Connection at Alameda Point
Regeneration is a word that can feel both expansive and elusive. But at a recent gathering at Alameda Point, it became tangible through grounded conversation, shared meals, and time spent exploring the neighborhood.
Regenerative Sourcing: Turning a Common Challenge Into an Opportunity
Material sourcing is one of the most common challenges for small-scale developers. It can be time-consuming, unclear, and often frustrating. But as we heard during Choosing Materials That Matter: A Roundtable for Small-Scale Builders, it can also be one of the most powerful places to improve a project. The right approach to sourcing can save money, reduce delays, lower impact, and help teams build smarter from the beginning.
Financing Small-Scale Housing: Takeaways from Virtual Roundtable
Everyone’s talking about small-scale housing, with one of the biggest questions being how to fund it. On May 15, we brought together over 120 participants for a Virtual Roundtable on Finance to tackle that exact challenge. Panelists Jean Lu (US Bank), Josh Morrison (Frolic Community), Carlos Plazola (Buildzig), Sibley Simon (New Way Homes), and Elizabeth Wampler (Bay Area LISC) led a conversation on what’s working, what’s not, and where the opportunities are for making small, community-rooted housing financially feasible.
Alex Coba
Communication Associate
As a proud California native from Stockton, Alex brings a wealth of experience and a versatile skill set. He has a solid communication background with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations from California State University, Chico. Alex is adept at strategic communications and media relations, with experience gathering and sharing stories from his local communities that uplift the unique spirit and values of those places. He is excited to join Build It Green, where he can apply his talents to further BIG’s mission to help communities across California thrive
