California
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Newsom says law ‘needs to change’ after UC Berkeley housing project blocked
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The governor criticized the state's environmental quality act, which has repeatedly delayed the construction of proposed student housing.Bay Area
Undoing the past: Lawmakers seek to mend California neighborhoods sliced by highways
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The interstate highway construction boom in the 1950s and 60s dramatically reshaped some neighborhoods.COVID-19
How much should California spend to build up public transit?
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The farebox recovery funding model may not be the most viable.City
City receives comments from state reviewers on its draft Housing Element
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The city says reviewers did not identify major issues or call for significant redirection of the city’s plans but did request a number of technical revisions.Bay Area
California homelessness: Where are the state’s billions going? Here’s the new, best answer
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A new state report offers a bird's-eye view of how much the state has spent to halt homelessness — nearly $10 billion over three years.City
Housing Element update: Comments from state reviewers expected this week
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City staff will review and respond to any technical revisions requested by the state housing department and say they still anticipate bringing the Housing Element to Council for adoption in late Feb or March.City
Op-Ed | Piedmont has embraced the state’s call for growth
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As adoption nears, Piedmont Planning and Building Director Kevin Jackson reflects on the Housing Element update process.Bay Area
Nearly $8 billion needed to finish Bay Area affordable housing projects in limbo
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Close to 400 affordable housing projects in various stages of predevelopment need additional public or private funding.Bay Area
