Builders get their remedy, and some cities tweak their defenses

"Cedar Street just came out victorious in a multi-year saga with the city of La Canada Flintridge, winning the first successful builder's remedy case in California Superior Court for its 80-unit mixed-use project at 600 Foothill Boulevard and setting a path for other developers to build. But the fight may have left its scars, in time, stress and now soured relationships with some officials."

"By the time it won city council approval last year, the Cedar Street development ultimately had the backing of Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta, who have been focused in their pursuit of more housing. Now, Curtis, a 25-year La Canada resident who once sat on the city council, is looking at draft plans of the project, excited to show off the designs as Cedar Street lines up capital and considers its building materials."

Cedar Street Partners prevailed in a multi-year legal battle with La Canada Flintridge, securing approval for an 80-unit mixed-use project at 600 Foothill Boulevard under California's builder's remedy. The court victory established new case law and signaled stronger enforcement of state pro-housing goals, prompting a surge in builder's remedy proposals. The fight imposed time, stress and strained relations with some local officials. The project received support from Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta. Jonathan Curtis, a Cedar Street partner and longtime La Canada resident, is reviewing draft plans and lining up capital and materials as construction moves toward realization.

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