California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills to limit local power to obstruct urban development and housing projects using environmental arguments. This decision is a response to the state's housing and homelessness crisis and reflects a shift in the environmental movement. Past legal challenges under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) illustrated the struggles involved in expanding housing, with special legislative bills often required to resolve disputes. The bureaucratic process has become likened to 'urban warfare,' highlighting the need for reform in a state with 40 million residents.
In a surprising move, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills that reduce the influence of local opponents over urban development and housing projects on the basis of environmental concerns.
Critics dubbed the situation a version of 'urban warfare,' with the bureaucratic process pitting communities against each other over housing developments, reflecting a significant challenge for the growing population.
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