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News Briefs
CP&DR News Briefs September 28, 2021: Anti-Duplex Ballot Measure; SB 10 Lawsuit; Zoning vs. Building, and More
Californians for Community Planning is to launch a ballot measure against SB 9.
Mckenzie Locke
Sep 26, 2021
CP&DR News Briefs September 21, 2021: Housing Bills; Housing Fund; Kern Co. Fracking Suit; and More
After surviving the recall effort, Gov. Gavin Newsom https://www.gov.ca.gov/2021/09/16/governor-newsom-signs-historic-legislation-to-boost-californias-housing-supply-and-fight-the-housing-crisis/ the California Comeback Plan and several ho
Mckenzie Locke
Sep 20, 2021
CP&DR News Briefs September 14, 2021: "Secret" North Coast Railroad; Vallco Mall Troubles; S.D. County Housing; and More
The recently-formed North Coast Railroad Company, LLC filed a pleading with the Surface Transportation Board hoping to secretively build infrastructure that could support coal shipment.
Mckenzie Locke
Sep 12, 2021
CP&DR News Briefs September 7, 2021: Oakland Stadium; Parking & Transit Stations; Housing Elements; and More
After the Alameda County Supervisors decided it will not vote this month on helping Oakland fund the proposed A's development at Howard Terminal, the fate of the entire project in jeopardy due to insufficient financial support
Mckenzie Locke
Sep 6, 2021
CP&DR News Briefs August 31, 2021: UC Berkeley Enrollment; Concord Naval Station Developer; HCD Block Grants; and More
In an unusual CEQA suit, an Alameda County Superior Court judge ruled that UC Berkeley must keep next year's enrollment at the same limit as last year's.
Mckenzie Locke
Aug 30, 2021
CP&DR News Briefs August 24, 2021: Moreno Valley Suit; "Tree Equity;" Urban Segregation; and More
The Sierra Club filed a lawsuit against Moreno Valley, maintaining that the city's 2021 General Plan Update violates the CEQA.
Mckenzie Locke
Aug 23, 2021
CP&DR News Briefs August 17, 2021: Huntington Beach Lawsuit; L.A. Homeless Housing; Housing & Wildfires; and More
A development in Huntington Beach may not move forward after a trial judge the proposal because the Housing Accountability Act supposedly does n
Mckenzie Locke
Aug 15, 2021
CP&DR News Briefs August 10, 2021: Sacramento Homeless Plan; Warehouse Opposition; New SGC Director; and More
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg the 20 locations that he plans to designate for homeless shelters, tiny homes, and sanctioned tent encampments.
Mckenzie Locke
Aug 9, 2021
CP&DR News Briefs August 3, 2021: Los Angeles Homelessness; San Diego Arena; Congestion Pricing in S.F.; and More
The Los Angeles City Council voted 13-2 to criminalize homeless encampments around parks, libraries, and other public facilities.
Mckenzie Locke
Jul 31, 2021
CP&DR News Briefs July 27, 2021: Residential Upzoning; S. Calif. Housing Prices; Transformative Climate Communities; and More
A UC Berkeley Terner Center study indicates that, while the bill might increase housing supply, it will not significantly address the state's housing crisis.
Mckenzie Locke
Jul 22, 2021
CP&DR News Briefs July 20, 2021: Bay Area Housing Appeals; Los Angeles Housing Plan; Plan Bay Area; and More
The Association of Bay Area Governments appeals from 28 local governments that will dispute their draft RHNA housing requirements.
Mckenzie Locke
Jul 19, 2021
CP&DR News Briefs July 13, 2021: Oakland Coliseum; Sacramento "Innovation Hub;" Sustainability Awards; and More
Questions hang over the future of the Oakland A’s ballpark and mixed-use development proposal at Howard Terminal due to
Mckenzie Locke
Jul 12, 2021
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