HCD says 70% of draft elements don't meet the state's enhanced requirements.

The recent rejection of 469 Stevenson reveals rifts -- both philosophical and political -- in a city that no longer seems to trust the private market. 

As with SCAG, Bay Area jurisdictions are appealing their housing targets in large numbers. Unsurprisingly, the most challengers are coming from Marin County.

The council vote was unanimous, but now comes the hard part: Implementing an upzoning in a city with strong homeowner advocacy and fire-prone hillside neighborhoods.

Except for two minor adjustments, all cities lose their appeals. Half of Orange County cities appealed.

Peninsula city must meet ambitious RHNA target -- but passage of Measure Y maintains current height and density standards with little flexibility.

60% of Orange County cities challenge their targets, which are much higher than last time around.

Does the Embarcadero Institute's push to lower the state's housing need from 2 million to 1 million really change anything?