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Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day agoSanta Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight
Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
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East Bay real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years agoHousing Permits Urged for 3 Projects
Ventura Planning Commission unanimously approved three east Ventura developments totaling 245 housing units: a 100-unit apartment complex and two single-family home projects, allocating the city's limited annual housing permits.
fromInvestigative Post
1 day agoInvestigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.
John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks agoMahan: The key to lower cost housing in California is building at a lower cost
California's housing affordability crisis stems from high construction costs and limited supply, requiring reduced fees, streamlined approvals, and faster bureaucratic processes to enable affordable home construction.
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days agoCity feels rudderless: Bass takes hits on housing as Raman, Miller look to score on Palisades stage
Raman described the city as rudderless and criticized the rebuilding effort as indefensibly slow, citing a lack of leadership on critical issues like insurance and health concerns.
NYC politics
California
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks agoStreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways - Streetsblog California
Over 800 homes demolished in six years for highway projects in California, revealing how transportation investments reduce housing supply and destabilize communities while remaining overlooked in housing policy debates.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks agoSpurred by neighbors, City Council limits Palo Alto Commons expansion - San Jose Spotlight
Palo Alto City Council approved seven additional homes for Palo Alto Commons assisted living facility, down from the developer's request of eleven, after years of resident opposition over parking, privacy, and sunlight concerns.
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks agoMahan: The key to lower cost housing in California is building at a lower cost
At the very root of our affordability crisis is the high cost of housing. High rents and expensive homes are driving families and high-wage jobs out of California. Our housing crisis makes it harder to hire teachers, child care workers and law enforcement officers; and it is closely linked to our crisis of street homelessness.
California
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month agoSan Jose Evolves Housing Policies to Unlock Fresh Neighborhood Possibilities
City leaders have adjusted the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to breathe life into dormant projects. The update shifts affordability tiers for rental units from 50, 60, and 100 percent of area median income to 60, 80, and 110 percent, easing the path for developers to move forward. This pivot aims at households caught between subsidized options and soaring market rates, fostering a broader mix of homes that reflect the city's diverse rhythms and needs.
Real estate
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months agoCalifornia housing reform faces new test as LA Metro resists transit zoning law
State housing laws aim to legalize transit-oriented mid-rise development; local governments and activists use carveouts, workarounds and resistance to delay or block projects.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month agoCoastal Act turns 50: How a law shaped California's coastal identity
California's 50-year-old Coastal Act has successfully balanced development with public access, preventing overdevelopment while protecting natural landscapes and maintaining the state's 1,200-mile shoreline.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months agoIn pricey Santa Monica neighborhood, a battle rages over supportive housing
An unpermitted sober-living operation placed about 50 residents in vacant Ocean Avenue buildings leased by developer Leo Pustilnikov, sparking neighbor outrage and regulatory conflict.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years agoSanta Monica comes down hard on Airbnb; will crackdown spread?
Santa Monica enacted strict short-term rental regulations banning rentals under 30 days while legalizing registered home-sharing to preserve housing stock and prevent tourist conversion of residential units.
fromStreetsblog
1 month agoCalifornia Bill Aims to Modernize Coastal Development Rules in Urban Transit-Rich Cities - Streetsblog California
California lawmakers are advancing a bill that could reframe how housing, transportation, and infrastructure projects are approved in urbanized coastal communities, seeking to balance environmental protections with the state's urgent housing and climate goals. Assembly Bill 1740 (AB 1740) - introduced by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D-West Hollywood/Santa Monica) - would allow qualifying cities to bypass individual California Coastal Commission approvals for certain housing and transportation projects if they meet specific urban, multimodal criteria.
California
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month agoRollout of New Housing-Near-Transit Law Encountering Confusion and Delay - Streetsblog California
SB 79's implementation has caused confusion, local resistance, and political fractures, complicating alignment of transit projects and housing policy across California.
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