The designation will give "prohousing" jurisdictions a leg up on some housing grant programs. But will it fundamentally change how any cities approach the housing question? >>read more

The high court's ruling appears to clear the way for construction of a 260-unit apartment building in the Spengler's parking lot in Berkeley. >>read more

 Rick Cole, the consummate California urbanist, is the new executive director of the Congress for the New Urbanism. >>read more

During the pandemic year, apartments and condominiums in those two markets surged. Everywhere else, housing permits went down. 

Bills to allow "plexes" and apartments near transit by right move forward, as does bill to eliminate parking requirements near transit. >>read more

In exchange for vested rights from the City of San Jose, Google has committed to an unprecedented investment in infrastructure, affordable housing, and community benefits. >>read more

Simi Valley may appel superior Court ruling on 108-unit project, claiming it is a commercial enterprise not a residential use. >>read more

Though not a precedent, the case shoots down voter rejection of housing project in Oceanside. >>read more

Cities across California are eliminating parking minimums in order to reduce automobile dependency and promote better urban design. The state legislature is getting in on the act too.  >>read more 

Transit agencies say guidelines intended to encourage affordable housing may actually stifle affordable development. >>read more