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Creating House Sharing Programs Standards-Based Evaluation For House Sharing Programs Within California, Diem Hoang
Creating House Sharing Programs Standards-Based Evaluation For House Sharing Programs Within California, Diem Hoang
Master's Projects
This research compared various house sharing programs in the National House Sharing Resource Center that are approved by California counties and cities and operated through nonprofit agencies with standard metrics published by Affordable Living for the Aging (ALA). The objective was to determine the most successful practices. This research paper used the standard metrics that were published in ALA to compare and analyze 11 non-profit organization operations with the expectations that were set by the publication.
The Permitting And Completion Of Accessory Dwelling Units (Adus) In Santa Clara County To Satisfy The Regional Housing Needs Allocation, Phuong Pham
Master's Projects
The research question for this study is as follows: How have the local jurisdictions in Santa Clara County changed their General Plans, the General Plan housing elements, and zoning ordinances to comply with the new state law on ADU development that went into effect on January 1, 2020? Can the creation of ADUs be counted as low-income housing units to contribute to achieving Santa Clara County's RHNA goals?
Seismic Safety Standards Of Private School Buildings In The San Francisco Bay Area: An Exploratory Study, Charles Stauss
Seismic Safety Standards Of Private School Buildings In The San Francisco Bay Area: An Exploratory Study, Charles Stauss
Master's Projects
The purpose of this study is to examine whether the Private Schools Building Safety Act of 1986 had an impact on the seismic safety of private school buildings in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Private Schools Building Safety Act was inspired by the Field Act of 1933 and subsequent legislation that significantly improved the seismic safety of California’s public schools. This paper begins by describing seismic activity characteristic of California and proceeds to elaborate upon legislation pertaining to the design and construction of school buildings. Following that is a description of the methods used to investigate the impact of …