David Zisser

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David Zisser is a senior staff attorney at Public Advocates, a California-based nonprofit law firm and social justice advocacy organization. He advocates for planning and development that puts low-income people first through community benefits, affordable housing and transit, and anti-displacement strategies at the local, regional, and state levels. David leads Public Advocates’ work with the 6 Wins for Social Equity Network on Plan Bay Area and regional equity, and with grassroots partners on campaigns for equitable development, affordable housing, and tenant protections in Oakland.
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Housing

Say It Loud: Renters’ Rights are Civil Rights!

December 7, 2017 | David Zisser

Private developers and public agencies are finally investing in neighborhoods near transit and jobs—where many low-income communities of color have lived for generations—and as a result, are being pushed out just as resources in their neighborhoods are increasing.