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Local Rent Control, Stricter Development Requirements Pass On Local Ballots

by CP&DR Staff on Nov 8, 2018

Ballot Measures

It's no surprise: Voters want more control at the local level >>read more

What's Behind the L.A. Times Housing Numbers?

by William Fulton on Oct 28, 2018

Housing

Region and party make a big difference in why people think California is in crisis on the housing issue. >>read more

California APA Announces 2018 Planning Awards

by CP&DR Staff on Oct 23, 2018

The California Chapter of the American Planing Association gave out its annual awards at the APA California conference >>read more

November 2018 Land Use Ballot Measures

by CP&DR Staff on Oct 13, 2018

Ballot Measures

Five statewide measures and dozens of local measures -- concerning housing production, rent control, local policies, and more -- are on the Nov. 6 ballot >>read more

HCD Using Carrots, Sticks To Get More Housing

by William Fulton on Oct 10, 2018

Housing Accounability Act, SB 35

Agency is reviewing more housing elements but also providing more planning grants. >>read more

Scooters Propel Cities Toward New Regulatory Approaches

by Josh Stephens on Sep 25, 2018

Beverly Hills , Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Monica, West Hollywood

California jurisdictions welcome scooter companies ... sort of ... >>read more

Opportunity Zones Look Promising For California

by Josh Stephens on Aug 26, 2018

Fresno, Long Beach, Opportunity Zones, Revitalization

But will investors do what cities need them to do? >>read more

San Francisco Breaks New Ground on Accessory Units

by Larry Sokoloff on Aug 13, 2018

San Francisco, San Jose, Second Units

But can S.F.'s lessons be translated to other cities? >>read more

Book Review: State of Resistance

by Josh Stephens on Jul 17, 2018

Proposition 13, Social Justice

Manuel Pastor reminds us of how much California has changed. >>read more

Regions Contemplate New, Tougher Carbon Emissions Targets

by Josh Stephens on Jul 12, 2018

AB 32, Air Resources Board, Greenhouse Gases, SB 375

Air Resources Board lowers 2035 targets by a percentage point, or more, for many MPOs >>read more

Suit Attacks Greenhouse Gas Scoping Plan in Name of Social Justice

by Josh Stephens on Jul 12, 2018

Air Resources Board, Lawsuits, SB 375

A coalition of civil rights groups is suing the Air Resources Board, claiming its 2017 greenhouse gas reduction Scoping Plan will impede development of housing >>read more

Updated: Land Use Ballot Measure Results: June 5, 2018

by CP&DR Staff on May 24, 2018

Ballot Measures

Voters in a dozen or so cities and counties will decide on 15 land use measures June 5, with a fairly typical array of questions. >>read more

Sober Living Facilities Raise Zoning Concerns

by Josh Stephens on May 22, 2018

Housing, Orange County, Sober Living

Profileration of facilities in residential neighborhoods create clash with cities, especially in Orange County. >>read more

Amid Raging Public Debates, Weiner Injects More Nuance into SB 827

by Josh Stephens on Apr 11, 2018

Housing, SB 827, Wiener

More affordable housing requirements, a lower height requirement, and more. >>read more