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Local Leaders Urge Newsom to Veto SB 79

09/18/2025 - 12:28 PM By Brittany Maldonado
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California’s latest upzoning law, SB 79, has passed the State Legislature and is now awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. A major effort is underway to convince Newsom to veto the bill.

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Op-Ed: A New Era of Urban Transformation

04/24/2025 - 9:40 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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By Cristobal Ramirez, SCS Engineers 

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LA’s ‘Mansion Tax’ Has Worsened the Housing Crisis, Study Finds

04/17/2025 - 10:48 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Two and a half years ago, Los Angeles voters approved a tax measure aimed at addressing the city’s affordable housing crisis.

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Fullerton City Council Considering Affordable Housing Mandates for Developers

07/11/2022 - 8:06 PM By Brittany M.

Fullerton city leaders voted 3 to 2 last week to direct staff to study the feasibility of an inclusionary housing mandate.

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CalEPA is Increasing Municipal Development Costs by Over $100 Billion

05/10/2022 - 6:58 AM By Brittany M.
This article is an appeal from an environmental engineer and real estate investor to all of California’s municipalities.
 
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It’s Baaaaack. Scott Wiener Introduces New Housing Density Bill.

03/12/2020 - 6:05 AM By Brittany M.

In his latest attempt to increase housing density throughout the state, Senator Scott Wiener has introduced SB 902, which would allow multifamily housing in residential zones.

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Seaside City Council Approves Campus Town Project

03/12/2020 - 5:53 AM By Brittany M.

A landmark housing and commercial development project in Seaside got the thumbs up from the entire City Council last week. It is being called a victory for social justice advocates.

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What Cities Should Know About Opportunity Zones

11/19/2019 - 4:00 AM By Brittany M.

In 2017, the United States Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the most consequential piece of tax legislation in 30 years.

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OC, Placentia Create State’s First City-County EIFD

08/22/2019 - 5:48 AM By Brittany M.
The new financing authority will fund infrastructure improvements and attract developers in the Old Town and TOD Packing Housing District regions.
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Recommendation to Contact CalEPA to Stop Vapor Intrusion Guidance Document that Will Thwart Development of Contaminated Properties in Your City

07/16/2019 - 2:44 AM By Brittany M.

A letter from Matt Winefield, President & Principal Environmental Engineer of Winefield & Associates, Inc.

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