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About Generation Housing

Mission

Our partnership champions opportunities to increase the supply, affordability, and diversity of homes throughout the North Bay. We promote effective policy, sustainable funding resources, and collaborative efforts to create an equitable, healthy, and resilient community for everyone.

Our Story

The fires of 2017 exacerbated what was already a housing crisis in the North Bay. Despite some policy advancements, there are still roadblocks and opposition to the development of much-needed housing. Generation Housing was incubated and is directed by cross-sector leaders representing healthcare, education, environment, and business who agree that a housing advocacy organization to promote housing policy and educate the public is a crucial missing component in our local housing development.

Vision

We envision vibrant communities where everyone has a place to call home and can contribute to an equitable, healthy, and resilient North Bay.

Generation Housing's Guiding Principles

People

We want all of our neighbors to have a place to call home – a mix of ages, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status contributes to the North Bay’s economic and social vibrancy

Place

Vibrant, walkable urban areas, rich agriculture economy, and environmental stewardship requires thoughtful, sustainable housing development

Housing Options

Our community needs a range of housing types, sizes, materials, and affordability levels

Sustainability

We support development of energy efficient and climate resilient homes and communities that offer access to jobs, schools, parks, and other needed amenities

Impact

Safe, stable, affordable housing near community services is integral to economic mobility, educational opportunity, and individual, family, & community health

Collaboration

We are committed to working collaboratively and transparently – conducting positive advocacy, aligning efforts along the points of agreement, and working across sectors to create actionable and lasting solutions