At a recent conference panel, four prominent state legislators talked about whether their bills are making the housing situation better -- and how the effectiveness of that legislation can be improved.
At an appearance in San Diego, the Attorney General said early, high-profile action against cities that are "brazen violators" is working. He also hinted at an out-of-court settlement with Coronado.
As planners from around the state gather in Fresno this coming weekend, CP&DR talked to four Central Valley planning directors about planning, growth, housing, and economic development.
In the wake of the pandemic, some California downtowns are stronger than ever. Others resemble the walking dead. Both scenarios have inspired planners to get creative.
The affluent San Gabriel Valley city has asserted that late passage of its housing element might protect the city from the builder's remedy, even without HCD approval (which could come soon). But a pending project may be permitted to move forward.
Transit ridership may be down -- but transit-oriented development is still moving forward in response to both market forces and the state's policy priorities.
Most developers have been trying to get their projects approved for years. Some are adding multifamily affordable units to single-family projects in order to qualify.