New York’s Second Avenue Subway costs 12 times more per mile than similar projects in Paris and Madrid. That astronomical price tag reflects a deeper problem plaguing governments across America, where housing costs spiral out of control and basic infrastructure…
The Homework: May 20, 2025
Welcome to the May 20, 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 Suspense Week…
New California Legislation Would Legalize More Homes Near Transit
California YIMBY, Sen. Scott Wiener Team Up on SB 79 Eliminates Housing Bans Near Taxpayer-Funded Trains and Bus Rapid Transit Lines SACRAMENTO – Today California YIMBY and State Senator Scott Wiener announced Senate Bill 79, new state legislation that will…
The Homework: November 27, 2024
Welcome to the November 27, 2024 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 November has…
California YIMBY Statement on AB 2580 – Transparency of Historic Preservation Laws
Governor Newsom Signs Law for More Accountability in Historic Designations “California has a wealth of historic resources, but should take steps to make sure the process is not abused to block new homes” SACRAMENTO — On Friday, the California Governor…
A Stronger Builders Remedy: AB 1893
AB 1893 makes the Builder’s Remedy a more effective tool for housing production by providing greater legal clarity and certainty for home builders who use it in localities that are out of compliance with state housing law. The bill moves…
California YIMBY Statement on SB 450 – Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Stronger Incentives for Duplexes
Bill Closes Loopholes for Multi-Family Housing Statewide “This is some of the most important housing legislation of the year” Today California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 450, a bill that strengthens existing state law designed to encourage the…
California YIMBY Statement on SB 1123 – Governor Newsom Creates New Pathways to Affordable Homeownership
New law will accelerate construction of smaller, affordable “starter“ homes “We’re re-kindling the California dream” SACRAMENTO — Today, the California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law legislation that could re-kindle the dream of homeownership for tens of thousands of Californians.…
California YIMBY Statement on SB 937 – Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Legislation to Reduce Housing Costs
Law Lowers Finance Costs for New Homes “We have to do everything we can to reduce housing costs, and SB 937 is an important step” SACRAMENTO — Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 937, a bill by…
Newly-Passed Legislation Would Strengthen Transparency of Historic Preservation Laws
Jurisdictions to Report Impact Historic Designations Have on Housing Progress “California has a wealth of historic resources, but should take steps to make sure the process is not abused to block new homes” SACRAMENTO — Today, the California State Legislature…