Terner Center

🎧 “Neccessity is the mother of invention," @carolgalante4, founder of @TernerHousing at @UCBerkeley, says on the latest Agents of Impact podcast. “California has had the advantage of having such a deep problem.” #AffordableHousing hubs.li/Q048sR120

The Terner Center report on the role the State can play in supporting construction innovation was used to inform a new legislative package in California.

After months of research, dozens of interviews, many tours, and two public hearings, I am so excited to announce the Housing Innovation bill package!

Catch Deputy Director of Policy David Garcia and others discussing "the evolution of the American housing crisis" today on @wamu885. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

Thrilled to see our research on concrete steps California policymakers can take to lower the cost of housing come to life through a legislative package from Assemblymember @BuffyWicks and the Select Committee on Housing Construction Innovation. wicks.asmdc.org/press-releases…

Our 2026 California Legislative Preview looks at housing priorities for the year ahead: ow.ly/SEAl50Yv33G At a webinar March 24, 11am PT, experts will discuss major themes in housing policy to watch for in the state capitol & governor's office: ow.ly/15i250YsxVh

The year ahead in California housing policy is likely to be eventful. Join us next Tues, March 24, at 11am PT as experts discuss major themes to watch for in the state capitol & governor's office: ow.ly/15i250YsxVh

A new Terner Center commentary offers a look at what the governor, state lawmakers, and the state ballot process are doing to advance housing and housing affordability. ternercenter.berkeley.edu/blog/2026-cali…

A new Terner Center commentary offers a preview of California housing policy in 2026—including the governor’s proposed 2026-27 budget and housing agency reorganization plan. ow.ly/SEAl50Yv33G

New Terner Center brief highlights five big themes & 11 key issues at the intersection of CA #housing and #climate policy: static1.squarespace.com/static/69389cc… Check out the whole Center for Law, Energy & the Environment at Berkeley Law Climate Vote series: climatevote.org/climateissues

We're thrilled to welcome Amy Egerter to our team as a Senior Research Associate focused on building decarbonization, industrialized construction, and innovation in the built environment. Welcome, Amy! ow.ly/TOR250YuXag

A new video explores the life and legacy of Don Terner, the Center's namesake, who was an indomitable force in the #housing world and fearlessly drove innovation in pursuit of scalable and systemic housing solutions. ternercenter.berkeley.edu/blog/celebrati…

Managing Director Ben Metcalf discusses the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Catch Terner experts next week! Sarah Karlinsky: reforms accelerating production, and the new CA housing agency; Tessa Nápoles: findings on flexible cash assistance when subsidies end; Tyler Pullen: innovations to unlock factory-built housing's potential conference.housingca.org

Terner Center research cited in a new article in The Atlantic

Today, the U.S. Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The bipartisan legislation is the most comprehensive federal action on housing supply and affordability in decades. banking.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/…

Thrilled to have Azeen Khanmalek, @AbundantHousing; @michaeldlane, @SPUR_Urbanist; and Natalie Spievack, @housingca join us to provide a look at the year ahead in CA housing policy; Tues, March 24, 11am PT/2pm ET: ow.ly/15i250YsxVh

Please join us on Tues, March 24, at 11am PT for a preview of the year ahead in California state #housing policy. berkeley.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Thoughtful @KALW story about what it takes to ensure people can move into permanent housing. Deputy Director of Research Ryan Finnigan notes the realities of staffing challenges and a lack of available permanent supportive housing as a deciding factor. kalw.org/2026-03-05/the…

After the passage of high-profile housing bills in CA last year, 2026 may be just as eventful. Our webinar on Tues, March 24, at 11am PT will preview major themes in housing policy to watch for in the state capitol and governor’s office. berkeley.zoom.us/webinar/regist…