State-federal transportation and infrastructure projects likely won't be analyzed under federal law. But new rule could be reversed if Biden wins.

In the last few years, exemptions have vastly outnumbered EIRs and mitigated negative declarations. Who needs CEQA reform?

Can the Golden State balance public health objectives with its existing housing and climate goals?

History suggests that construction coming out of the COVID recession will be slow. On the plus side, prices should stabilize.

It's been a non-starter for years. But all the Democratic candidates are calling for it -- and Trump might not be far behind.

How can you reduce emissions, reduce risks from wildfire, sea-level rise, and other effects of climate change -- and still build enough housing so Californians will want to stay?

Inland areas are still growing. But what does the trend mean for the state's long-term prosperity?

2s, 3s, and 4s are popular topics of discussion these days. But can California build them at scale?

Over the past three years, the state has focused on ministerial approval, ADUs, and beefing up the housing element progress. But will all these changes result in more housing construction?

Calfornia's system of habitat conservation planning may be strong enough to withstand the federal government's attack on the Endangered Species Act. >>read more 

Recent legislation focuses on beefing up the housing element process, but how can California make sure that better housing elements actually lead to more housing? >>read more

And if so, will cities -- and their citizens -- still find ways to restrain the private real estate market? >>read more 

Population growth has fallen off a cliff, while housing production is steady. But housing prices are still through the roof. >>read more