The rising cost of living, particularly in housing, highlights a critical disconnect between the Democratic party’s mission and the realities faced by working families today.
Berkeley is poised to break the cycle of restrictive zoning, setting a precedent for allowing multi-unit housing in almost every neighborhood, except those at high wildfire risk.
The missing middle housing initiative is a major step towards dismantling exclusionary zoning practices that have perpetuated residential segregation in Berkeley and beyond.
Reforming zoning laws to increase density and streamline approvals could lead to a more equitable housing future, providing necessary relief for California’s housing crisis.
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