SB 10

The second year of the coronavirus pandemic in California was shaped by two political undercurrents at the state Capitol: a budget awash with cash, thanks to a booming stock market and federal aid, and a looming recall election asking voters to throw Gov. Gavin Newsom out of office.   The massive budget surplus allowed Newsom and […]

Senate bills 9 and 10 correct exclusionary zoning issues that prevent affordable housing and put Black and Latino Californians out of the running for homeownership.

To meaningfully address the intertwined problems of climate change, wildfire risk and housing affordability, land-use policies in California must change. Senate Bill 10 offers a sensible place to start.

Cities can vote on whether to implement changes in Senate bills 9 and 10.

Bills addressing affordability are likely to benefit developers more than families.

Es probable que los proyectos de ley que abordan la asequibilidad beneficien más a los desarrolladores que a las familias.

A bill that frees small developments from zoning and environmental restrictions could put a dent in the state’s housing crisis.

Un proyecto de ley que libere a los pequeños desarrollos de las restricciones ambientales y de zonificación podría hacer mella en la crisis de vivienda del estado.

Key legislators push duplexes, looser regulations and more money to boost housing supply.

Los legisladores clave impulsan los dúplex, regulaciones más flexibles y más dinero para impulsar la oferta de viviendas.