In the last few years, exemptions have vastly outnumbered EIRs and mitigated negative declarations. Who needs CEQA reform? >>read more

Can the Golden State balance public health objectives with its existing housing and climate goals? >>read more

History suggests that construction coming out of the COVID recession will be slow. On the plus side, prices should stabilize. >>read more

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

How can you reduce emissions, reduce risks from wildfire, sea-level rise, and other effects of climate change -- and still build enough housing so Californians will want to stay? >>read more

Inland areas are still growing. But what does the trend mean for the state's long-term prosperity? >>read more

2s, 3s, and 4s are popular topics of discussion these days. But can California build them at scale? >>read more

Over the past three years, the state has focused on ministerial approval, ADUs, and beefing up the housing element progress. But will all these changes result in more housing construction? >>read more

Calfornia's system of habitat conservation planning may be strong enough to withstand the federal government's attack on the Endangered Species Act. >>read more 

Recent legislation focuses on beefing up the housing element process, but how can California make sure that better housing elements actually lead to more housing? >>read more