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Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Bill making it easier to demolish historic Florida buildings heads to DeSantis' desk

Legislation grants developers power to demolish historic buildings near Florida's coast.
The bill exempts certain areas but still threatens Miami Beach's Art Deco architecture. [ more ]
Kqed
3 months ago
San Francisco

Battle Over San Francisco's Coastal Development Sparks Statewide Concerns | KQED

State Senator Scott Wiener has introduced a bill that aims to remove urban San Francisco from the protections of the California Coastal Commission, in order to make it easier to build affordable housing in the city.
Some believe that the bill is primarily motivated by a desire to permit a 50-story high-rise development in the Outer Sunset, which is currently subject to the Coastal Commission's review process. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
4 months ago
East Bay (California)

Beachfront living dreams wiping out? Dana Point plan shows building challenges on the coast

Plans for a duplex on a beachfront lot in Dana Point, California have been stalled due to concerns about sea level rise and beach erosion.
Former chair and coastal commissioner Donne Brownsey emphasizes the need to consider sea level rise in development along the coast of California. [ more ]
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