We celebrate an SB 684 and SB 1123 success. We also look at how housing policy is climate policy, and show the high costs of LA’s long wait for building permits.
The Homework: February 26, 2026
Our 2026 legislative package is nearly complete! We also shine a light on the black box of building codes, and look at the financial burden of local impact fees.
The Homework: January 26, 2026
Here’s a preview of our 2026 legislative agenda. We also look at how the housing shortage punishes the poor, and how California’s transportation policies have undermined climate progress.
The Homework: December 11, 2025
Rising housing costs may be responsible for a baby bust, and Americans are willing to pay more for apartments with more bedrooms.
The Homework: November 18, 2025
States that prioritize highways over transit sock lower-income residents with higher costs, and local regulations penalize “missing middle” homes.
The Homework: October 28, 2025
Welcome to the October 23, 2025 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. News from Sacramento On October…
The Homework: October 8, 2025
Welcome to the October 8, 2025 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. News from Sacramento All of…
The Homework: September 15, 2025
Welcome to the September 15, 2025 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. News from Sacramento HISTORIC VICTORY…
The Homework: August 28, 2025
Welcome to the August 11, 2025 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. News from Sacramento We’re heading…
The Homework: August 11, 2025
Welcome to the August 11, 2025 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. News from Sacramento Summer Recess…