The attorney who is helping developers bring over 4,000 units to Santa Monica nearly overnight shares the nuances of the newly powerful Builder's Remedy. >>read more

It's been on the books for 30 years but hardly used. As the Santa Monica situation suggests, however, it could completely upend local planning for housing in California. >>read more

Agency official says HCD has more open complaints about San Francisco than any other city in the state. >>read more

Budget proposes $500 million carrot for housing production but significant sticks for failing to hit the mark. >>read more

Judge keeps ordering Encinitas to prepare new housing element, but voters keep shooting it down. >>read more

It's a policy document that accommodates growth rather than inducing it, appellate court says. >>read more

Two important bills would make important methodology changes. And HCD is cracking down on enforcement. >>read more