City Letter to the Editor | Do the City’s proposed zoning changes require a vote? By Garrett Keating | February 16, 2024 It depends, says Garrett Keating, who encourages residents to tune into Tuesday's City Council meeting.
City City Council to hold Feb. 20 public hearing on updates to Zoning Ordinance and General Plan By City of Piedmont | February 16, 2024 Changes to lot split development standards, ADU requirements, and more are on the agenda.
housing An initiative promised 20,000 homes for mentally ill Californians. It delivered far less By Jocelyn Wiener, Marisa Kendall, Kristen Hwang, and Erica Yee | CalMatters | February 7, 2024 A $6.4 billion bond on the March ballot would provide housing and treatment for people with serious mental health conditions.
housing Approaching Bay Area deadline a ‘test case’ for California’s housing crisis By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | January 26, 2024 On Jan. 31, dozens of cities and counties are expected to complete zoning changes promised in housing element plans.
Bay Area State launches first-of-its-kind survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults By Susan Nash | Bay City News Foundation | January 25, 2024 A multidisciplinary group of researchers hopes to establish a benchmark for better understanding aging populations.
City City Council will hold study session on Moraga Canyon Specific Plan on Monday, Jan. 22 By City of Piedmont | January 19, 2024 The community is encouraged to attend this session to learn about or comment on the different development scenarios.
City Planning Commission public hearing on updates to Zoning Code and General Plan on Monday, Jan. 29 By City of Piedmont | January 19, 2024 Key changes being proposed to ADU requirements, lot splits, and multi-family residential developments.
California In the news | LA judge imposes permit moratorium in Beverly Hills until it complies with state housing mandate By Exedra Staff | January 19, 2024 The SoCal city has tried to wall off existing residential neighborhoods from more development.
Bay Area California Forever files proposed ballot initiative to allow expanded development By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News Foundation | January 19, 2024 The plan to build a city from scratch in Solano County faces opposition from surrounding communities.
housing Dream for All: Down payment assistance for first-time California homebuyers relaunches with new lottery By Felicia Mello | CalMatters | January 18, 2024 State officials hope a lottery will make obtaining home purchase financing more equitable.