Terner Blog: No Limits
Managing Director Ben Metcalf writes in an Op-Ed for the San Francisco Chronicle that while considerable attention has been paid to Governor Newsom’s executive actions to speed up rebuilding in Los Angeles…
In recent years, state governments have taken a more active role in encouraging local policy change to increase housing production and affordability. Pro-housing designation programs—which incentivize or require localities to take…
To counter the impacts of decades of discriminatory housing policies and worsening racial segregation, the State of California established a number of Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) strategies. Designed to foster racially…
Author: Ben Metcalf At President Trump’s election night speech, he highlighted the broadened electoral coalition that propelled him to victory, noting support from Latinos, Asian Americans, youth, and other traditionally Democratic constituencies.…
In recent years, California has become fertile ground for land-use innovation at the state level. From Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) reform to density bonus law, to upzoning commercial corridors and strengthening…
Earlier this fall, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed over 60 housing-related bills into law, most of which will become effective January 1, 2025. These new laws will shape housing outcomes in many…
