Insight

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

Will oppportunity zones help underserved neighborhoods -- or accelerate gentrification? >>read more

Exemptions and ministerial processes are changing CEQA practice, end-running the law. >>read more

Thanks to SB 375, we have all kinds of transportation and land use policies designed to reduce driving. It's time to start figuring out whether they work. >>read more

Paradise turns all of our ideas about wildfire management upside down. >>read more

Exemption for historic landmarks could limit law's use in exactly the locations where housing should be built. >>read more