Statement on Senate passage of SB 684

Statement on Senate passage of SB 684

SB 684 will create new pathways to homeownership for Californians SACRAMENTO – Today, California YIMBY released the following statement about the passage of SB 684 on the Senate floor: “By passing SB 684 out of the Senate, California is one step closer to...
The HomeWork: May 15, 2023

The HomeWork: May 15, 2023

Welcome to the May 15, 2023 Main edition of The Homework, the official newsletter of California YIMBY — legislative updates, news clips, housing research and analysis, and the latest writings from the California YIMBY team. The legislature has wrapped up its...
Water, Water Everywhere? Depends on Where You Look

Water, Water Everywhere? Depends on Where You Look

Can the San Francisco Bay Area grow sustainably with a limited water supply? A new study by SPUR and the Pacific Institute shows that more dense development in urban areas can ensure that the region’s growing population does not add excess water demand to California’s...
Meet Me in the Missing Middle: Sound Housing Advice from AARP

Meet Me in the Missing Middle: Sound Housing Advice from AARP

In a new report, researchers at AARP explain why state-level action is needed to legalize “missing middle” housing – housing affordable to the vast majority of middle-income households – drawing lessons from past attempts. The bulk of the report is spent outlining...
The HomeWork: May 15, 2023

The HomeWork: April 26, 2023

Welcome to the April 26, 2023 Main edition of The Homework, the official newsletter of California YIMBY — legislative updates, news clips, housing research and analysis, and the latest writings from the California YIMBY team. The legislative session in...