How the YIMBYs won
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California's Housing Reforms and CEQA
This chapter examines the recent housing reforms in California, emphasizing changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It discusses CEQA's origins, its role as both an environmental safeguard and a barrier to housing production, and the implications of recent legislative efforts under Governor Gavin Newsom. The chapter highlights the ongoing housing crisis, exploring how California attempts to balance environmental concerns with the urgent need for affordable housing.
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