Affordable Housing Reform Eliminates Expensive Parking Mandates; Advances Climate, Clean Air Goals “We need affordable housing for people, not more expensive parking for cars” SACRAMENTO – Today, the California State Assembly voted to approve AB 2097, state legislation authored by…
California YIMBY Statement on Passage of Student CEQA Exemption
State Legislature Acts Fast to Protect Students “Students are not pollution” SACRAMENTO – California YIMBY issued the following statement in response to the State Legislature’s passage of SB 118, a budget trailer bill that exempts student enrollment at the University…
California YIMBY Joins Sen. Scott Wiener to Announce SB 886
SB 886 Will Streamline Student Housing Approvals at UC, Cal State Campuses, Where 5-10% of Students Experience Homelessness “Students represent the future of our state – they are not pollution” SACRAMENTO – Today, California YIMBY joined State Senator Scott Wiener…
VIDEO: Why Housing Policy is Climate Policy
“The climate crisis is getting worse because of the housing crisis” California’s housing shortage and affordability crisis is increasing the pollution that causes climate change, exacerbating the risk of deadly and destructive wildfires while simultaneously forcing more Californians to live…
California YIMBY Statement — Governor’s Decision on SB 477
Governor Newsom Vetoes Housing Data Bill But Directs Housing Agency to Follow Provisions “We call on HCD to collect this data” SACRAMENTO – California YIMBY today issued the following statement regarding the veto of SB 477 by Governor Newsom: “As…
California YIMBY Celebrates Signing of Historic Housing Legislation
Governor Newsom Takes a Stand for More Affordable Homes, Signs SB 9, SB 10, SB 8, and AB 1174 “A great day for everyone who wants to end California’s affordable housing shortage” SACRAMENTO – California YIMBY today celebrated the signing…
California YIMBY Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 10
“Help is on the way for California’s middle-class families” SACRAMENTO – Today California YIMBY CEO Brian Hanlon released the following statement regarding the final passage of Senate Bill 10 through the state legislature: “California’s middle-class workers and families have long…
California YIMBY Celebrates the Passage of Senate Bill 9
“We just took a giant leap toward more affordable home ownership” SACRAMENTO – Today California YIMBY CEO Brian Hanlon released the following statement regarding the passage of Senate Bills 9 in the State Assembly: “With the passage of SB 9…
California YIMBY Statement Supporting Governor Newsom Against Recall
“YIMBYs will fight this assault on democracy” Today California YIMBY CEO Brian Hanlon released the following statement regarding efforts by the Republican Party to recall democratically-elected Governor Gavin Newsom: “The effort to recall Governor Newsom constitutes an assault on our…
Leading California Environmental, Climate Groups Endorse AB 1401
Push for Parking Reform Gains Momentum; Groups Site Climate, Air Quality Benefits “AB 1401 will help us meet our climate goals” Today, 10 of California’s leading climate, environmental, and transit equity organizations announced their support for AB 1401, state legislation…