Policy Category: Regulations and Land Use
State Law, Local Interpretation: How Cities Are Implementing Senate Bill 9
Introduction Last year, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (“HOME”) Act, otherwise known as Senate…
Biden Administration Steps Forward for Housing Supply
On May 16th, the White House released a plan to address the nation’s critical housing supply shortage. This plan—which included…
After a Big 2021, Will California Deliver More Housing Wins in 2022? A Preview
During the first year of the current 2021-22 California legislative session, we saw the passage of several key housing bills…
Strip Malls to Homes: An Analysis of Commercial to Residential Conversions in California
Read the full paper here. Authors: Dr. Issi Romem, Terner Center Affiliate and Founder, MetroSight David Garcia, Policy Director,…
Commercial Zoning Paper Series
Is there an alternative future for the strip mall? Has COVID-19 created an opportunity to adapt underutilized commercial and retail…
Single-Family Zoning Reform Highlights a Breakthrough in California Housing Policy
For the past several years, California lawmakers have proposed bold, sweeping, and controversial measures to address the state’s spiraling housing…
Creating a Stronger Housing Element: The Example of Los Angeles
In recent years, California has undertaken several unique strategies to better quantify housing needs at the local level and to…
Will Allowing Duplexes and Lot Splits on Parcels Zoned for Single-Family Create New Homes?
Read the full report here. Jurisdiction-level SB9 analysis results can be accessed here. This file contains model results for all…
How AB 1401 May Impact Residential Parking Requirements
As California grapples with a continued housing crisis, policymakers are turning their attention to the high cost to produce new…
Potential Impact of SB 478 on Local FAR and Minimum Lot Size Requirements
In recent years, the California legislature has found some success in facilitating the development of small-scale housing, particularly accessory dwelling…
