California voters approve new measures to combat housing shortage locally
When it comes to California’s housing crisis, residents are saying enough is enough.
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New laws mitigate the stress of the ADU permit process
Another win for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as Assembly Bill (AB) 2221 and Senate Bill (SB) 897 loosen the ADU restrictions even further — making it a little easier for ADU dreamers.
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Governor Newsom opens up commercial zoning for residential use
Governor Newsom signed two pieces of legislation into law in September 2022, both of which streamline commercial conversions into residential buildings: Senate Bill 6 and Assembly Bill 2011.
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White House addresses the housing crisis with a new plan
Local agencies and larger government entities are battling it out over zoning and land use policies.
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California housing and the super commuter problem
California is becoming a state of super commuters as low-income housing units near jobs vanish.
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Climate change drives buyers to safer grounds
It’s more important now than ever that builders construct housing that is resilient to climate change or invest in areas that are naturally resilient to climate change.
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Low interest rates are keeping homes off the market
Homeowners take advantage of low interest rates to refinance their homes, reducing opportunities for homebuyers.
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A lifetime of saving is the new first-time homebuyer reality
U.S. renters looking to become first-time homebuyers are keeping their expectations low and their savings high.
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Housed or homeless, zoning affects all
After years of pressure from the housing market’s supply-and-demand imbalance, California’s housing crisis has reached a breaking point.
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Local governments address California’s housing shortage
Before residential construction will be able to increase, it’s essential for local governments to be on board.
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California grants statewide entitlement extensions
To lessen housing production delays amidst California’s affordable housing shortage, Governor...
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SB 1120 – The bill that wasn’t
Relief for California’s housing crisis was crushed after lawmakers failed to pass SB 1120. What kind of relief could help the state moving forward?
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Change the law: amend zoning laws to promote multi-family construction
Our proposal to update zoning regulations to promote development.
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L.A.’s Small Lot Ordinance is getting a makeover
Los Angeles is approving new design standards for its Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance.
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Is a city required to prove its affordable housing fees are reasonably related to public costs caused by a proposed development?
616 Croft Ave. v. City of West Hollywood Facts: A residential developer applies to the city for...
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California’s housing availability crisis stunts business growth
We examine the relationship between California’s housing crisis and business formations.
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Leaps and lags in the housing recovery
Homeownership nationwide remains at a 51-year low, suffering the same price and supply problems which fuel California’s disproportionate metro and suburban markets.
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High cost of housing worsens homelessness in Orange County
Economic factors compound homelessness in Orange County while non-profits fill in the gaps left by local governments.
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LA approves residential high rises despite strong opposition
LA approved a development plan for two residential high rises but some locals oppose the construction.
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Los Angeles budget plan gives voters chance to reduce homelessness
LA officials have vowed to tackle homelessness by allocating more funds to homeless assistance programs – if permitted by voters.
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