U.S. government creates new programs for data center efficiency and research -
Bisnow – January 10 -
The $2.3 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act approved last month, which included $900 billion for coronavirus...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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Green buildings 'unheralded hero' in emissions fight, experts say -
Bullet Smart Cities Dive – December 10 -
President-elect Joe Biden's plan to upgrade the buildings sector and make it more energy efficient could be...more
12/17/2020
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California voters narrowly reject split-roll initiative, but approve changes to property tax exemptions; San Francisco voters approve higher taxes on businesses -
Bullet Allen Matkins – November 13 -
On November 3,...more
Governor Newsom pledges extra $200 million for homeless housing -
Bullet The Mercury News – October 26 -
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a $200 million boost to his Project Homekey homeless housing fund in San Jose...more
11/3/2020
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New law aims to increase individual home ownership in California -
Bullet SFGate – September 29 -
A bill prompted by the Moms 4 Housing occupation of a vacant West Oakland home late last year and signed by Governor...more
10/2/2020
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California commercial real estate ramps up use of alternative energy sources -
Bullet Bisnow – September 13 -
Stem is one of a number of alternative energy companies seeing an increase in demand from commercial real...more
9/21/2020
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Bid to allow duplexes on most California lots fails after Assembly approval comes too late...California lawmakers nearly sent a bill to Governor Gavin Newsom that would have essentially ended single-family zoning across much...more
San Diego approves new housing blueprint that calls for tripling yearly construction through 2029 -
Bullet The San Diego Union-Tribune – June 17 -
The San Diego City Council last week unanimously approved a...more
6/25/2020
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Bold San Diego plan for ‘complete communities’ getting mixed reviews -
The San Diego Union-Tribune – May 15 -
A San Diego plan to address the city’s housing crisis in a more holistic way by creating vibrant and...more
California lawmakers wrestle with coronavirus on top of housing shortages -
Bullet San Francisco Chronicle – May 9 -
As the Legislature returns for a session redefined by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic,...more
Looking to escape ‘endless’ litigation, L.A. is open to federal oversight for homelessness -
Bullet Los Angeles Times – April 25 -
The Los Angeles City Council has authorized City Attorney Mike Feuer to begin discussions...more
Thirteen states and several environmental groups sue over energy efficiency rollback -
The Hill – April 14 -
Thirteen states, including California, and several environmental groups filed separate lawsuits against the...more
Poor grades for California cities on ADUs -
East Bay Times – March 3 -
California cities are doing a poor job of encouraging homeowners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) amid the housing crisis, despite several...more
California lawmakers eye limits on housing project fees -
Associated Press – February 25 -
In their latest bid to combat California’s affordable housing crisis, state lawmakers this Monday announced a package of bills...more
2/27/2020
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‘All-electric’ movement picks up speed, catching some off guard -
When Berkeley became the first city in the country to ban natural gas hookups in new construction last July, no one knew the effects would ripple out so...more
2/7/2020
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L.A. leaders propose creating 'anti-displacement zones' around luxury housing developments -
Los Angeles Daily News – November 14 -
The Los Angeles City Council voted this week to start the process of...more