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
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
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
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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
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
New bill would fight homelessness by raising California’s corporate tax rates -
The Mercury News – January 13 -
New, higher tax rates on large corporations doing business in California would raise $2.4 billion to fund...more