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

$250 Million in Planning Grants Would Be Tied To Higher Short-Term Production Goals. >>>read more

Bay Area's CASA Compact appears to be driving agenda in Sacramento. >>read more

Wiener's bill failed -- but the contrast to his successful bill last year may point the way toward success in the future. >>read more

In the wake of last year's "by-right" failure, housing advocates make a major push in Sacramento -- with more than 100 bills in play. >>read more

Well, local governments around California finally got their wish: The staff at the state Department of Housing & Community Development that reviews housing elements has been cut to the bone. So what does this mean about state review of housing elements – and, by extension, state law about housing elements as well?