Outcry against ADU construction in San Diego prompts rule change proposals -
The San Diego Union-Tribune – September 26 -
Growing outcry over the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in some San Diego...more
Governor Newsom signs State Density Bonus Law clean up legislation -
Allen Matkins – September 29 -
On September 28, Governor Newsom signed SB 290, which amends certain provisions of the Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code §...more
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Critical housing bills signed by Governor Newsom -
Allen Matkins – September 17 -
As the State of California battles through a housing crisis, lawmakers are seeking creative ways to enable local governments to meet...more
California’s First District Court of Appeal recently issued a consequential decision reining in the ability of local agencies to deny housing projects under the Housing Accountability Act (HAA) based on alleged noncompliance...more
As the State of California battles through a housing crisis, lawmakers are seeking creative ways to enable local governments to meet their long-term housing needs and produce housing more quickly. On September 16, 2021,...more
Governor Newsom and California lawmakers hit an impasse on financing bullet train -
Los Angeles Times – September 3 -
A battle to secure an additional $4.2 billion for the California bullet train has hit an impasse,...more
White House presents plans to improve housing affordability -
The San Diego Union-Tribune – September 1 -
The White House Council of Economic Advisers on Wednesday detailed the administration’s plans to improve...more
California advances two zoning bills seeking to promote scarce housing -
U.S. News & World Report – August 26 -
Spurred by an affordable housing shortage, spiking home prices, and intractable homelessness, California...more
Landlord sues L.A. for $100 million, saying anti-eviction law caused ‘astronomical’ losses -
Bullet Los Angeles Times – August 9 -
One of the region’s most prolific apartment builders has sued the city of Los Angeles...more
8/12/2021
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CDC issues new eviction ban for most of U.S. through Oct. 3 -
Associated Press – August 4 -
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new eviction moratorium that would last until October 3, as the Biden...more
San Diego eviction ban survives legal challenge -
The San Diego Union-Tribune – July 28 -
San Diego County’s strict eviction ban has survived its first legal challenge in federal court. Unlike most of California, San...more
Pandemic-related suspension of CEQA noticing, posting, filing, and tribal consultation requirements and Brown Act meeting requirements set to expire September 30 -
Allen Matkins – July 16 -
On September 30, 2021,...more
L.A. City Planning drafts plan to increase housing and affordable housing by 2029 -
Spectrum News – July 1 -
The Los Angeles Department of City Planning and the Housing and Community Investment Department last...more
As wildfire risks grow, so does push for California housing reform -
The Mercury News – June 10 -
California development policies have encouraged communities to rebuild in fire-prone regions, leading to more potential...more
Governor Newsom signs bill expediting the environmental review process for certain housing projects -
Courthouse News Service – May 20 -
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed into law Senate Bill 7,...more
Draft building code urges more electric, less gas -
The Bakersfield Californian – May 9 -
A newly released draft of California's 2022 building code proposes the most ambitious electrification policies in the country...more
Biden’s climate pledge for first time pushes U.S. beyond California goals -
KQED – April 27 -
Phasing out all new sales of gas-powered cars by 2035 and achieving carbon neutrality 10 years later are just a few of...more
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez introduce ‘Green New Deal for Public Housing’ -
The Hill – April 19 -
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) have introduced a “Green New Deal for Public...more
Biden administration to reinstate fair-housing policies, including one designed to combat residential segregation -
MarketWatch – April 13 -
The Biden administration commenced efforts to roll back changes to two key...more
Biden infrastructure plan includes billions for electric vehicles and building retrofitting -
The Hill – March 31 -
President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure proposal unveiled last week includes a suite of measures...more
Federal bill would give $1.5B to pro-housing localities -
The Real Deal – March 24 -
Three U.S. senators have introduced the bipartisan Housing Supply and Affordability Act, which would provide $1.5 billion for...more
With the end of the first quarter of 2021 approaching, we thought it timely to issue an update on selected recent developments and proposed changes in law and policy touching environmental, land use, and natural resource...more
Los Angeles streamlines ADU permitting with over-the-counter ADU templates -
Los Angeles Times – March 5 -
A new initiative by Eric Garcetti’s office in collaboration with Building and Safety aims to change the...more
Huntington Beach loses housing case against the state of California -
Los Angeles Times – February 2 -
The city of Huntington Beach lost a lawsuit against the state of California, in which the city sought exemption...more
Biden executive order lays foundation for restoring fair housing rule -
The Real Deal – January 27 -
President Joe Biden has taken the first step toward reinstating a fair housing rule that was repealed last year. The...more