Transportation bond fails in San Francisco, while Santa Cruz voters apparently favor rails over trails. Meanwhile, Chino voters approved a housing element update. >>read more

Generally speaking, however, 2022 is a legislative year of incremental change not sweeping reform. >>read more

In preparing the new edition of Guide to California Planning, it became more clear to me than ever that there's tension between the urban California we live in and the suburban California the planning system is designed to create. >>read more

The focus on zoning reform in particular could complement California's recent housing production laws. >>read more

Sandwiched between Berkeley and Oakland, city aims to exceed RHNA target by 50%. >>read more

State guidance is forthcoming, but some jurisdictions are out ahead of the curve. >>read more

Bonta's warning letters on violations of state housing law increased dramatically in March. >>read more

Central Valley and Inland Empire population growth is still exceeding the national average. And births continue to exceed deaths in most parts of California -- even the coast. But the flow of coastal Californians out of state has become a tidal wave. >>read more

Auditor calls for clarification of methodology on vacancy rates and household formation -- the two factors that have been most controversial in pushing up the housing targets. >>read more

With the intense battles over housing production years in recent years now past, the Legislature appears ready to take a more low-key approach to bills this year. >>read more