Special Topics Meetings
In addition to recurring meetings, 21 Elements holds one-off special topic meetings and trainings in response to policy changes or requests from representatives. This page serves as an archive of meeting materials from all special topics meetings. To see upcoming events, navigate to the calendar by clicking the button below.
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| Title | Link | Summary | Date | File Purpose | File Type |
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| 9.8.25 Senior Housing Panel Summary | Summary of the panel on Senior Housing at the September 8th 21 Elements General Meeting. The panel focused on trends in senior housing and zoning and regulatory hurdles to senior housing development. Panelists included: Soo Im, Principal, Perkins Eastman Andrea Osgood, Chief of Real Estate Development & Executive Vice President Marco Vakili, Managing Director of Northern California, Alliance … | September 11, 2025 | Meeting Materials, Presentation | ||
| 8.15.25 Open Space Elements/SB 1425 Check-in Recording | The August 15th Open Space Elements/SB 1425 meeting featured updates from Brisbane and Foster City on conducting Open Space Element updates in-house, a presentation from The Nature Conservancy on the Bay Area Greenprint tool, and a group discussion of lessons learned and best practices. The conversation highlighted outreach strategies, mapping resources, state requirements like the “Room to Roam Act,” and opportunities for peer … | August 15, 2025 | Meeting Materials, Presentation | mp4 | |
| Bay Area Greenprint for Open Space Element Updates Presentation | Elizabeth O’Donoghue (The Nature Conservancy) presented on how to use the Bay Area Greenprint tool for updating Open Space Elements, specifically looking at mapping natural assets, assessing equity in nature access, and strengthening climate resilience policies. The tool supports other necessary Open Space Element updates, including habitat connectivity goals under the “Room to Roam Act.” Learn more: … | August 15, 2025 | Meeting Materials, Presentation | ||
| 8.15.25 Open Space Elements/SB 1425 Check-in Summary | The August 15th Open Space Elements/SB 1425 meeting featured updates from Brisbane and Foster City on conducting Open Space Element updates in-house, a presentation from The Nature Conservancy on the Bay Area Greenprint tool, and a group discussion of lessons learned and best practices. The conversation highlighted outreach strategies, mapping resources, state requirements like the “Room to Roam Act,” and opportunities for peer … | August 15, 2025 | Meeting Materials | ||
| 6.17.25 Open Space Element Check-in Slides | Slides from the June 17th check-in on Open Space Elements and SB 1425, which requires jurisdictions to update their Open Space Elements by January … | June 17, 2025 | Meeting Materials | pptx | |
| 5.5.25 Developer Forum Graphic Recording | Graphic recording from the 2025 Affordable Housing Developers Forum, cohosted by 21 Elements and Santa Clara County Planning … | May 8, 2025 | Meeting Materials | jpg | |
| 5.5.25 Developer Forum Panel Summary | Brief panel summary from the 2025 Affordable Housing Developers Forum, cohosted by 21 Elements and Santa Clara County Planning … | May 5, 2025 | Meeting Materials | docx | |
| 12.19.24 SB 450 Brainstorming Session Recording | Recording of December 2024 SB 450 Brainstorming … | December 19, 2024 | Meeting Materials, Presentation | mp4 | |
| Government Code Section 65913.4 (a)(6)(B)-(K) | State of California GOVERNMENT CODE Section 65913.4. Sections (a)(6), (B)-(K) have been highlighted to reflect changes from SB … | December 19, 2024 | Bill Summary, Meeting Materials | ||
| SB 450 State Law | Text of SB 450 from the 2024 Legislative … | December 19, 2024 | Bill Summary, Meeting Materials | ||
| Affordable Housing Finance 101 Workshop – Session 3 Recording | Affordable Housing Finance 101 Workshop Session 3 Recording – December 2024 Three-part workshop series on affordable housing finance. Facilitated by 21 Elements staff and led by Kevin Zwick, affordable housing and community development strategist. Covers key aspects of affordable housing finance, focusing on practical knowledge and actionable strategies. Sessions will be spread over three months, with each session building upon the previous one, ensuring a cohesive learning experience. Content is accessible for a range of experience levels, from those new to the field to seasoned professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of advanced financing … | December 10, 2024 | Meeting Materials | mov | |
| Affordable Housing Finance 101 Workshop – Session 3 | Affordable Housing Finance 101 Workshop Session 3 Slides– December 2024 Three-part workshop series on affordable housing finance. Facilitated by 21 Elements staff and led by Kevin Zwick, affordable housing and community development strategist. Covers key aspects of affordable housing finance, focusing on practical knowledge and actionable strategies. Sessions will be spread over three months, with each session building upon the previous one, ensuring a cohesive learning experience. Content is accessible for a range of experience levels, from those new to the field to seasoned professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of advanced financing … | December 10, 2024 | Meeting Materials | ||
| Affordable Housing Finance 101 Workshop – Session 2 | Affordable Housing Finance 101 Workshop Session 2 Slides– October 2024 Three-part workshop series on affordable housing finance. Facilitated by 21 Elements staff and led by Kevin Zwick, affordable housing and community development strategist. Covers key aspects of affordable housing finance, focusing on practical knowledge and actionable strategies. Sessions will be spread over three months, with each session building upon the previous one, ensuring a cohesive learning experience. Content is accessible for a range of experience levels, from those new to the field to seasoned professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of advanced financing … | November 18, 2024 | Meeting Materials | ||
| Affordable Housing Finance 101 Workshop – Session 2 Recording | Affordable Housing Finance 101 Workshop Session 2 Recording– October 2024 Three-part workshop series on affordable housing finance. Facilitated by 21 Elements staff and led by Kevin Zwick, affordable housing and community development strategist. Covers key aspects of affordable housing finance, focusing on practical knowledge and actionable strategies. Sessions will be spread over three months, with each session building upon the previous one, ensuring a cohesive learning experience. Content is accessible for a range of experience levels, from those new to the field to seasoned professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of advanced financing … | November 18, 2024 | Meeting Materials | mov | |
| Affordable Housing Finance 101 Workshop – Session 1 | Affordable Housing Finance 101 Workshop Session 1 Slides – October 2024 Three-part workshop series on affordable housing finance. Facilitated by 21 Elements staff and led by Kevin Zwick, affordable housing and community development strategist. Covers key aspects of affordable housing finance, focusing on practical knowledge and actionable strategies. Sessions will be spread over three months, with each session building upon the previous one, ensuring a cohesive learning experience. Content is accessible for a range of experience levels, from those new to the field to seasoned professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of advanced financing … | October 29, 2024 | Meeting Materials | ||
| Affordable Housing Finance 101 Workshop – Session 1 Recording | Affordable Housing Finance 101 Workshop Session 1 Recording– October 2024 Three-part workshop series on affordable housing finance. Facilitated by 21 Elements staff and led by Kevin Zwick, affordable housing and community development strategist. Covers key aspects of affordable housing finance, focusing on practical knowledge and actionable strategies. Sessions will be spread over three months, with each session building upon the previous one, ensuring a cohesive learning experience. Content is accessible for a range of experience levels, from those new to the field to seasoned professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of advanced financing … | October 29, 2024 | Meeting Materials | mov | |
| Agenda Local Housing Preferences Training 7.17.24 | July 2024 Housing Managers Meeting/Local Housing Preferences Training … | July 17, 2024 | Meeting Materials | docx | |
| Live, Work or Something Else: Local Housing Preferences Training – 7.17.24 | Presentation slides from the Local Housing Preferences Training on July 17, 2024, including: Fair Housing and Preferences – Erin Lapeyrolerie, Goldfarb & Lipman, LLP Berkeley’s Affordable Housing Preference Policy – Anna Cash, City of Berkeley Redwood City Local Live/Work Preference – Alin Lancaster, City of Redwood City Doorway + Local Preferences – Babs Deffenderfer, … | July 17, 2024 | Meeting Materials | pptx | |
| Live, Work or Something Else: Local Housing Preferences Training Recording – 7.17.24 | Recording of the the Local Housing Preferences Training on July 17, … | July 17, 2024 | Meeting Materials | mp4 | |
| Dealing with an Angry Public Presentation 10 16 2023 | Slides presented at the Dispute Resolution Training on October 16, … | October 16, 2023 | Meeting Materials | pptx | |
| Empathy Worksheet | Practicing Empathy Small Group Exercise from the Dispute Resolution Training on October 16, … | October 16, 2023 | Meeting Materials | docx | |
| Feelings List | Feelings List from the Dispute Resolution Training on October 16, … | October 16, 2023 | Meeting Materials | docx | |
| Roleplay Exercise Dispute Resolution Training | Roleplay Exercise from the Dispute Resolution Training on October 16, … | October 16, 2023 | Meeting Materials | docx | |
| 6.12.23 Excel Tools For Planners Training Presentation | Slides presented at the Excel Tools For Planners Training on June 12, … | June 12, 2023 | Meeting Materials | pptx | |
| Small Group Exercise_APR Building Permit Data 2022 | 2022 APR Data. Sample data used for small group exercise of the Excel Tools for Planners Training on June 12th, … | June 12, 2023 | Meeting Materials, Worksheet | csv | |
| Sample Data – Excel Tools for Planners Training Exercise 6.12.23 | Sample data used for small group exercise of the Excel Tools for Planners Training on June 12th, … | June 12, 2023 | Meeting Materials | xlsx | |
| SMC EJ Training #2 | Training 2 on Environmental Justice in Community Planning and … | November 24, 2022 | Meeting Materials | ||
| Zoning For Affordability Work Group Slides | Rick Jacobus’s introduction to the Zoning for Affordability program … | November 14, 2022 | Meeting Materials | pptx | |
| SMC EJ Training #1 | Training on Environmental Justice in Community Planning and Development Session … | July 11, 2022 | Meeting Materials | ||
| Interpretation Funds v2 | Information on how jurisdictions can use funds ($1,000 each) from ABAG for translation and interpretation … | November 15, 2021 | Memo | docx | |
| Funding for Interpretation and Translation Services | Resources from MTC/ABAG on how to secure funding for translation … | November 12, 2021 | Memo | docx | |
| Zoom Interpretation Function Training 10 28 21 | Santa Clara Collaborative’s training on Zoom’s simultaneous interpretation … | October 28, 2021 | Meeting Materials | pptx | |
| Meeting Summary: Countywide Stakeholder Listening Session #1 Fair Housing | Meeting summary of the 1st countywide Housing Element stakeholder listening session with several organizations focused on fair housing … | September 27, 2021 | Meeting Materials | ||
| RHNA 6 COVID 19 and Foreclosure risks Meeting Materials 4.12.21 | April 12th 2021, 21 Elements Meeting Slides, Isabel Penaranda’s presentation on COVID19 & … | April 12, 2021 | Meeting Materials | pptx | |
| 21E RHNA 6 Meeting Agenda with Notes 11.16.20 | 21 Elements Site Inventory Strategies Meeting #3 Agenda with Notes … | November 16, 2020 | Meeting Materials | docx | |
| 21E Site Strategies Meeting #3 PowerPoint | 21 Elements Site Inventory Strategies Meeting #3 PowerPoint from … | November 16, 2020 | Meeting Materials | ||
| Agenda & Notes – Sites Strategies Analysis Meeting 2 | Agenda and notes from RHNA 6 Sites Strategies Analysis Meeting #2 – October 26, … | October 26, 2020 | Meeting Materials | docx | |
| 21E Site Strategies Meeting #2 | Slides from RHNA 6 Sites Strategies Analysis Meeting #2 – October 26, … | October 26, 2020 | Meeting Materials | pptx | |
| Combined Site Strategy Priorities | Combined Sites Strategies Priorities from RHNA 6 Sites Strategies Analysis Meeting #2 – October 26, … | October 26, 2020 | Checklist, Meeting Materials | docx | |
| Homework on Potential Site Strategies | Draft List of Potential Site Strategies – Homework from “Getting Started” Site Strategies Analysis Kickoff Meeting on October 13, … | October 13, 2020 | Meeting Materials, Worksheet | docx | |
| Kick Off Meeting Agenda with Notes 10.13.2020 | “Getting Started” Site Strategies Analysis Kickoff Meeting Agenda and Notes – October 13, … | October 13, 2020 | Meeting Materials | docx | |
| Kick Off Meeting PowerPoint Pt. 2 (ECONW MapCraft) | Part 2 of powerpoint Meeting Materials from 10.13.2020 Sites Strategies Anaylsis Kick Off Meeting. EcoNW presenting their MapCraft … | October 13, 2020 | Meeting Materials | ||
| 21 Elements Kickoff Meeting PowerPoint | Part 1 of powerpoint Meeting Materials from 10.13.2020 Sites Strategies Anaylsis Kick Off … | October 13, 2020 | Meeting Materials | pptx | |
| 21 Elements Kickoff Agenda | “Getting Started” Site Strategies Analysis Kickoff Meeting Agenda – October 13, … | October 13, 2020 | Meeting Materials | docx | |
| 10.05.20 Meeting Agenda with Notes | RHNA 6 Sites | October 5, 2020 Sites Inventory Training Agenda and … | October 5, 2020 | Meeting Materials | docx | |
| Sites Inventory Training PowerPoint | Slides from the Sites Inventory Training on October 5, … | October 5, 2020 | Meeting Materials | pptx | |
| Cheat Sheet Sites Inventory | Cheat sheet for the Sites Inventory Training Exercise on October 5, … | October 5, 2020 | Meeting Materials, Worksheet | docx | |
| Sites Inventory Exercise | Exercise from Sites Inventory Training on October 5, … | October 5, 2020 | Meeting Materials, Worksheet | xlsx | |
| Exercise Answers from Sites Inventory Training on October 5, 2020 | Exercise Answers from Sites Inventory Training on October 5, … | October 5, 2020 | Meeting Materials | xlsx | |
| Sites Inventory Exercise | Exercise from Sites Inventory Training on October 5, … | October 5, 2020 | Meeting Materials | xlsx | |
| RHNA 6 Kickoff Agenda with Notes 08 18 20 | RHNA 6 Kickoff Agenda with Notes 08 18 … | August 18, 2020 | Meeting Materials | docx | |
| RHNA Methodology Committee_June meeting summary | Meeting Materials on methodology for RHND/RHNA , … | June 25, 2020 | Meeting Materials | pptx |
