California's SB 79 bill, focusing on expediting multifamily housing near public transit, advanced in the State Senate. Authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, the bill aims to foster better public transportation utilization by allowing taller buildings near transit hubs and exempting certain developments from the California Environmental Quality Act. It seeks to address concerns about density and affordability by requiring a percentage of new units for low-income residents and includes provisions for local opt-out plans, responding to previous criticisms of similar housing bills.
The bill aims to facilitate multifamily housing development near transit by exempting certain projects from lengthy environmental reviews, while addressing affordability concerns.
Sen. Scott Wiener emphasized that successful public transit relies on housing proximity, arguing, 'In cities with the most successful ridership, it's because there's a lot of housing near transit.'
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