FEBRUARY 2025
CHAMBER CO N N E C T I O N
SANTA MARIA VALLEY CHAMBER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER LEARN ABOUT DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING AT SANTA MARIA VALLEY HOUSING SUMMIT The Santa Maria Valley Chamber and the Home Builders Association of the Central Coast are hosting a crucial Housing Summit to address the growing concern of stalled housing projects in the Santa Maria Valley. This summit will take place at the Allan Hancock Fine Arts Complex on March 27 from 4:00-6:30 p.m., free for the public to attend. Despite numerous developments being approved, many housing projects remain unbuilt due to a variety of complex challenges, which will be addressed during the summit. The upcoming summit will delve into the key reasons behind these delays, including economic factors, rising interest rates, and stringent state-mandated requirements. California has long been known for its tough regulatory environment, making it one of the most difficult states to build in. Attendees will learn about the permitting processes, slow-moving Continued on p. 2
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