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Alvaraz to head Housing Authority; other Housing news
Mayor Gavin Newsom selected San Antonio Housing Authority President and CEO Henry Alvaraz III to take charge of San Francisco’s troubled Housing Authority.

More Parking Options for Owners
Under a new rule approved by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, parking spaces at residential developments can now be made available to anyone who lives within a quarter-mile of the development, not just tenants.

Solar Power Rebates Approved
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors gave its final approval to a program that will provide $3 million in rebates for residents and businesses that install solar power systems.

Housing Permits Down Throughout the Bay
Housing permits in Bay Area cities were down 24% from the 1999-2006 average in 2007, according to a report by the Association of Bay Area Governments.

Managers Luncheon August 21
SFAA invites all of its members in property management firms to join the Managers Luncheon on August 21, 2008, at Absinthe in Hayes Valley.

Tropical Blast Trade Show September 22
On Monday, September 22, 2008, the San Francisco Apartment Association will hold its annual boutique trade show at Fort Mason. SFAA’s Tropical Blast Trade Show will cover all facets of the multifamily housing industry.

Second Annual SFAA Trophy Awards November 13
SFAA’s second annual Trophy Awards will be held at the Palace Hotel on November 13, 2008.