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CP&DR News Briefs March 17, 2020: ADU Policies; Housing Advocates' Plan; Multifamily Development; and More

by Robin Glover on Mar 16, 2020

California cities get a C+ for measures meant to boost the number of granny flats, or accessory dwelling units, according to a survey by Berkeley housing researchers >>read more

CP&DR News Briefs March 10, 2020: SB 50 Returns, League Housing Proposal; Bay Area Rentals; Los Angeles Driving; and More

by Robin Glover on Mar 9, 2020

Weiner proposes multiplex zoning on most residential areas in the state. Meanwhile, the League of California Cities unveiled a production proposal that, if fully implemented, would lay the foundation for the immediate production of much needed housing >>read more

The Wiener Backlash At The Polls

by Josh Stephens on Mar 6, 2020
Ballot Measures

Slow-growth forces won land-use ballot measures all over the state in the March primary election. >>read more

Position Available, City of Citrus Heights, CA

by CP&DR Staff on Mar 3, 2020
Job Ad

Assistant or Associate Planner, City of Citrus Heights >>read more

CP&DR News Briefs March 3, 2020: Development Fees; Oil Drilling; High Speed Rail; and More

by Robin Glover on Mar 2, 2020

Seven bills aimed at slashing development and impact fees -- which comprise up to 18 percent of the cost of new Californian homes -- have been proposed in the legislature recently >>read more

Walnut Creek Balances Downtown Density with Suburban Character

by Josh Stephens on Mar 2, 2020
Director Interviews, Suburbs, Walnut Creek

CP&DR spoke with Community Development Director Sandra Meyer, a 30-year veteran of planning in Walnut Creek, about how the city is planning for growth >>read more

CP&DR Vol. 35 No. 2 February 2020

by CP&DR Staff on Feb 26, 2020
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Will Feds Tie Infrastructure Funds To Zoning Reform?

by William Fulton on Feb 24, 2020
Federal, Housing, Infrastructure, Transportation

It's been a non-starter for years. But all the Democratic candidates are calling for it -- and Trump might not be far behind. >>read more

YIMBYism's Golden Moment

by Josh Stephens on Feb 24, 2020
Bay Area, Housing, YIMBY

In Golden Gates, Conor Dougherty chronicles the rise of the YIMBY movement and California's battle over housing -- with the aplomb of an East Bay skateboarder >>read more

CP&DR News Briefs February 25, 2020: Newsom on Homelessness; Encintas Housing Troubles; Jobs-Housing Mismatch; and More

by Robin Glover on Feb 24, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom devoted almost the entirety of his State of the Union address to California's homelessness crisis >>read more