As risks of climate change rise, investors seek greener buildings -
The New York Times – October 26 -
When the developer Lendlease opens its $600 million residential and office complex in Los Angeles, expected in...more
LA's massive new rezoning plan could lead to the construction of 255,000 new housing units by 2029 -
Spectrum News – October 14 -
The city of Los Angeles is short nearly 500,000 units, according to the Los Angeles Housing...more
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
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
California panel backs solar mandate for new buildings Bullet - The New York Times – August 12 - California regulators voted last Wednesday to require builders to include solar power and battery storage in many new commercial...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
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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
California considers shuttered malls and stores for new housing -
Associated Press – May 31 -
California state lawmakers are grappling with what to do with the growing number of shopping malls and big box retail...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
Despite limited success for housing bills in the 2020 legislative session, 2021 should present opportunities for developers -
Bullet Allen Matkins – December 21 -
During the 2020 legislative session, many housing...more
1/8/2021
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