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The B&D Perspective

Affordable housing: unlocking the key to teacher retention

A practical guide to initiating an affordable housing plan for school districts

By Al Grazioli

In our previous article on workforce housing, we examined California’s housing crisis and its significant impact on recruiting and retaining educators. We highlighted the numerous benefits of affordable housing—such as boosting employee morale, reducing stress and long commutes, and, most importantly, improving student outcomes. This follow-up article offers a 10-step guide to help superintendents and district leaders initiate a sustainable affordable housing plan.

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PK-12 Schools

B&D plans and delivers 21st century schools that become anchors in communities across California.

Our leadership shines through our innovative processes, active stakeholder engagement, commitment to creating opportunities for local and minority businesses, and work on some of the state’s most sustainable school projects.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

The B&D Perspective discusses the most pressing topics and trends in PK-14 facility planning and implementation across California.

 

Coming up next:

  • January: A practical guide to initiating an affordable housing plan for school districts.
  • February: Maximizing the impact of your bond funds: a strategic approach
  • March: Building the best team for effective bond program management

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FEATURED OUTCOMES

Throughout California, B&D has planned and delivered school projects in the PK-12 and community college spaces totaling billions of dollars in value.

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Our projects have established new standards of excellence in school design and construction in the state. These case studies showcase our commitment to elevating school facilities from the mundane to the inspirational.

Redwood City School District

Long-neglected district undergoes bond-powered modernization→

San José-Evergreen Community College District

Managing transformational construction at San José-Evergreen Community College District→

Our Approach

We transform educational environments to achieve academic, social, and financial goals.

Developing a 30-year road map for school modernization work. Implementing a sustainability program across dozens of schools. Coordinating technical inspections. Ensuring economic inclusion goals. These are just a few examples of how B&D partners with our clients. Our solutions reinvigorate the school building as a catalyst for learning and collaboration.

How do we do what we do?

  • Planning and development advisory. We define the right school project or program that meets market and financial realities while achieving strategic objectives.
  • Implementation advisory. We deliver the ideal school project or program without compromising budget, schedule, and quality.
  • Management advisory. We empower clients to make decisions that maximize the value of existing school facilities and operations.
  • P3 advisory. We help K12 districts plan, implement and manage both land swap deals and large-scale construction and modernization projects.

 

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Insightful and forward-looking, The B&D Perspective tackles the most pressing challenges and trends in PK-14 facility planning and implementation across California, providing expert guidance for a rapidly evolving educational landscape. PLEASE NOTE: Completing this form will subscribe you to The B&D Perspective.