#housing approvals

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therealdeal.com
3 months ago
East Bay real estate

California Names Santa Monica a Prohousing City

Santa Monica has been recognized as a prohousing city by the state of California for its efforts in accelerating housing approvals and reducing barriers to construction.
The city has achieved this recognition through programs like the Affordable Housing Production Program, which requires developers to contribute to affordable housing and ensures that 30% of newly constructed housing is affordable for low- and moderate-income households. [ more ]
sfist.com
5 months ago
San Francisco

SF Once Again Playing Chicken With State Over Housing Element, 'Builder's Remedy'

San Francisco is under pressure from state housing officials to build more housing and meet deadlines for housing development.
The city was mandated to build 82,000 new housing units by 2031 but has only permitted an average of 30 new units per month in the first half of 2023.
The Board of Supervisors is facing criticism for not taking urgent action to pass an ordinance that would quicken the pace of housing approvals. [ more ]
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