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Capturing the Real Value of Transit-Oriented Development
Over the past few decades, California has made historic investments in urban mass transit, as...

Against the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Initiative
By Ned Resnikoff Note: The text below is from an internal memo I drafted for California YIMBY CEO...

California YIMBY Announces Landmark Legislation to Align Housing, Land Use, and Climate Policy
“Housing and Climate Solutions Act” Legalizes Climate-Safe Housing, Addresses Sprawl; Bill...

The HomeWork: March 10, 2023
Welcome to the March 10, 2023 Main edition of The Homework, the official newsletter of California...

When the “No Parking” Sign Applies to Your Home
California is in the throes of a worsening homelessness crisis. While street homelessness – people...

Planning for Traffic: How “Junk Science” Harms Our Cities
Traffic impact analyses are an important feature of US land-use regulation. In theory, they...

The HomeWork: February 22, 2023
Welcome to the February 22, 2023 Main edition of The Homework, the official newsletter of...

How NIMBYs Hijacked CEQA
The SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles is a testament to the ability of elected officials to streamline...

Is SB 9 Working? Here’s What Early Data Reveals
In 2021, the passage of SB 9 in California made history by ending single-unit zoning, and making...

California YIMBY Joins Labor, Affordable Housing Leaders on SB 423
Expansion of SB 35 to Cover Mixed-Income Housing – Powerful Law Built 1,000’s of Homes “Good...