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The Lawyer Behind The "Builder's Remedy"
The Lawyer Behind The "Builder's Remedy"

by Josh Stephens on Oct 31, 2022

Builders Remedy, Housing, Housing Accountability Act, Housing Element, Santa Monica

The attorney who is helping developers bring over 4,000 units to Santa Monica nearly overnight shares the nuances of the newly powerful Builder's Remedy.

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Where Did This "Builder's Remedy" Come From?
Where Did This "Builder's Remedy" Come From?

by William Fulton on Oct 23, 2022

Housing, Housing Accountability Act, Housing Element, RHNA, Santa Monica

It's been on the books for 30 years but hardly used. As the Santa Monica situation suggests, however, it could completely upend local planning for housing in California.

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HCD Expects Review To Be Confined To San Francisco For Now
HCD Expects Review To Be Confined To San Francisco For Now

by William Fulton on Aug 11, 2022

HCD, Housing, Housing Element, Newsom, San Francisco

Agency official says HCD has more open complaints about San Francisco than any other city in the state.

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Newsom Proposes Sweeping Changes on RHNA, Housing Elements
Newsom Proposes Sweeping Changes on RHNA, Housing Elements

by CP&DR Staff on Jan 11, 2019

Housing, Housing Element, RHNA

Budget proposes $500 million carrot for housing production but significant sticks for failing to hit the mark. >>read more

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State Law Prevails Over Slow-Growth Vote in Encinitas
State Law Prevails Over Slow-Growth Vote in Encinitas

by Josh Stephens on Dec 24, 2018

Ballot Measures, Encinitas, Housing Element

Judge keeps ordering Encinitas to prepare new housing element, but voters keep shooting it down. >>read more

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Housing Element EIR Can Use Future Baseline
Housing Element EIR Can Use Future Baseline

by William Fulton on Sep 9, 2018

CEQA, Housing Element, San Francisco

It's a policy document that accommodates growth rather than inducing it, appellate court says. >>read more

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Insight: The State Gets Tough On Housing Elements
Insight: The State Gets Tough On Housing Elements

by William Fulton on Aug 26, 2018

Housing Element, Regional Housing Needs Assessment

Two important bills would make important methodology changes. And HCD is cracking down on enforcement. >>read more

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