But appellate justices say state was correct that aesthetics is a subjective matter and not inherently a significant impact. >>read more

Drillers claim city should have done a full environmental impact report and misinterpreted CEQA guidance on mineral resources. >>read more

100% affordable project can't be struck down based on subjective standards or lack of strict adherence to specific plan policies. CEQA exemption based on Downtown Specific Plan was also upheld. >>read more

State's 2045 goals could also upend CEQA practice and do away with thresholds. >>read more

Appellate court rejected anti-SLAPP motion, saying San Anselmo lawsuit was meritless and lawyer was "indifferent". >>read more

Tentative People's Park ruling raises specter of NIMBYs using demographic information to challenge projects. >>read more

SB 9 implementation, Builder's Remedy, the Berkeley enrollment case and more highlighted this year's planning and development news. >>read more

In striking down Capitol Annex EIR, Third District tells the state which visuals to use and which alternatives to examine. >>read more

In both cases, community groups' efforts to use CEQA failed. >>read more

The latest twist in the strange tale of Terraces of Lafayette could have huge implications statewide. >>read more