Post by David Baker Architects

Building codes aren't set in stone -- and there's a movement afoot to adapt them to unlock more and better housing. As California continues pushing for housing reform, the conversation is shifting toward the hidden costs embedded in building regulations—and what thoughtful reform could unlock. DBA Associate Carley Leckie will join industry leaders and policy experts such as Jesse Zwick and Allie Cannington at this virtual Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH) Association of Northern California panel, *The Hidden Cost of Regulation: Building Code Reform*, to explore how building standards influence housing affordability, project feasibility, and development timelines. From single-stair reform to targeted code concessions, this discussion will tackle an urgent question: how do we reduce barriers to housing production while maintaining safety, performance, and quality? This is a critical conversation for anyone working at the intersection of housing, policy, and design. We hope you’ll join us. 📍 June 16 ⏰ 11:00 AM–12:00 PM 🎤 *The Hidden Cost of Regulation: Building Code Reform* 🔗 Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eJ4-RpRn nonprofithousing.org #AffordableHousing #HousingPolicy #Architecture #BuildingCode #HousingReform #SingleStair #UrbanHousing #CommunityDevelopment #DesignLeadership