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Affordability for Whom? Introducing an Inclusive Affordability Measure

A new paper and interactive tool from the Terner Center, authored by Dan Shoag and Issi Romem at MetroSight and our Faculty Research Advisor Carolina Reid, introduces a new approach to measuring…
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Modeling Inclusionary Zoning’s Impact on Housing Production in Los Angeles: Tradeoffs and Policy Implications

A new report, authored by Shane Phillips at the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies and published by the Terner Center, explores the impacts of Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) on housing production…
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Comparing ADU Permitting Time Inside and Outside the Coastal Zone

Author: Quinn Underriner California legislators are looking for a variety of ways to streamline building across California to help the state meet its housing needs. These efforts have caused a renewed interest…
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2024 Legislative Preview: Housing and Homelessness Legislation Amid New Leadership and Budgetary Challenges

In a year of new leadership in the California legislature and significant budgetary hurdles, California's 2024 legislative session proves to be another year of key legislation aiming to address the state’s widespread…
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Housing + Climate Policy: Building Equitable Pathways to Sustainability and Affordability

There is an urgent need for integrated, complementary housing and climate policies that tackle the intertwined challenges of environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and the deepening housing affordability crisis. Our new report looks…
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Launching our Housing + Climate Research Initiative

Author: Carolina Reid In the face of a rapidly changing climate, the intersection of housing and climate policy has emerged as a critical area of focus. The policies that impact where and…
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