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CP&DR News Briefs June 2, 2026:Concord Navy Base; S.D. Upzoning; Modesto Expansion, and More
An agreement between the US Navy and New York-based developer Brookfield Properties to redevelop the 12,800-acre abandoned Concord Naval Weapons Station into 12,272 housing units, parkland and other facilities gained unanimous approval by the Concord City Council

Emily Glennon
4 days ago
Bill Moves Forward to Narrow CEQA Exemption For Advanced Manufacturing
Many housing and land use bills made it out of the house of origin last week and are moving forward.

William Fulton
5 days ago


Union Says State Return-To-Work Order Requires CEQA Analysis
At a time when the controversial law is under attack, a state employees' union and a prominent CEQA attorney are seeking to expand it.

William Fulton
5 days ago


CP&DR Vol. 41 No. 5 May 2026 Report
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CP&DR Staff
May 27
Position Available, Planning Division Manager, City of Fairfield, CA
The City of Fairfield is seeking an innovative professional planner with strong technical skills and a proven track record for leading and mentoring teams.

CP&DR Staff
May 27
CP&DR News Briefs May 26, 2026: Refinery Redevelopment; Concord Naval Station; S.F. Affordable Housing; and More
This article is brought to you courtesy of the paying subscribers to California Planning & Development Report. You can subscribe to CP&DR by clicking here. You can sign up for CP&DR’s free weekly newsletter here. Developer Proposes 3.91 Million Square Feet for L.A. Area Oil Refinery Catellus-Deca, LLC on behalf of Phillips 66, has filed an application to redevelop the century-old decommissioned Phillips 66 refinery site in the Los Angeles County city of Carson after months of

Josh Stephens
May 26


One Year In, Sarah Dennis Phillip Tries to Harness “Evolving” Attitudes in San Francisco
This article is brought to you courtesy of the paying subscribers to California Planning & Development Report. You can subscribe to CP&DR by clicking here. You can sign up for CP&DR’s free weekly newsletter here. Shortly after the election of San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, he nominated Sarah Dennis Phillips to succeed Rich Hillis as planning director. Dennis Phillip was both a conventional choice and an offbeat. Offbeat, because she was coming from over a decade in the pri

Josh Stephens
May 26
Legislation Hits Critical Deadline This Week
Postentitlement shot clocks are moving forward. So far, allowing overlays in housing elements is not.

William Fulton
May 25


The Spencer Pratt Aesthetic
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is an oddball, to say the least. But he's the rare politician who thinks Los Angeles deserves a makeover.

Josh Stephens
May 24
CP&DR News Briefs May 19, 2026: Redondo Beach Housing; San Diego Reforms; Palisades Tahoe Base; and More
The Redondo Beach City Council unanimously adopted a revised Housing Element Tuesday night in an effort to comply with California housing law and avoid triggering Builder’s Remedy

Emily Glennon
May 19
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