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fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California lawmakers pass SB 79, housing bill that brings dense housing to transit hubs

SB 79 allows up to nine-story housing near transit hubs statewide, overriding local zoning and affecting single-family neighborhoods within a half-mile of transit.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Walters: Political friction percolates over housing policy, workers comp payouts

State attempts to override local control for high-density housing near transit intensify conflict with California cities, provoking local opposition despite housing shortfalls.
California
fromcal.streetsblog.org
2 weeks ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Four short videos highlight bike-lane paving, high-speed rail timelines, and SB 79's transit-oriented upzoning and upcoming Assembly Appropriations Committee vote.
California
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Latest CA housing battle once again pits cities and state

California state housing measures like SB 79 and CEQA exemptions are overriding local zoning, prompting local opposition, legal challenges, and tensions over development control.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

State bill to increase housing near transit draws scrutiny in Mountain View - San Jose Spotlight

Senate Bill 79 would mandate denser, taller housing within a half-mile of major transit stops, prompting support from housing groups and local opposition over zoning and preservation.
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Silicon Valley real estate
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Wiener's Controversial Legislation to Upzone Near Transit Keeps Moving with One Major Change - Streetsblog California

SB 79 aims to facilitate housing near high-quality transit locations, allowing for taller buildings.
The bill's journey reflects unusual bipartisan support despite opposition from key committee chairs.
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