Policy Category: Regulations and Land Use
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…

Will Housing Finally Break Through in 2021? A California Legislative Preview
Now that the deadline for introducing new bills for this year’s California legislative session has passed, we have a clearer…

Sacramento Leapfrogs
State Capitol
in Zoning Reform Race
Over the last few years, the California state capitol has seen several efforts to override local restrictions that prevent the…

Residential Redevelopment of Commercially Zoned Land in California
Authors: Dr. Issi Romem, Terner Fellow David Garcia, Policy Director, Terner Center for Housing Innovation Read the full report here.…

Housing on the Ballot: How Californians Voted on Key Measures in 2020
The November 2020 election has turned out to be one of the most consequential in recent memory, not just nationally,…

The Ongoing Housing Crisis: California Renters Still Struggle to Pay Rent Even as Counties Re-Open
As we head into the seventh month of shelter-in-place orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic forecast and its…

Reaching California’s ADU Potential: Progress to Date and the Need for ADU Finance
Authors: Karen Chapple, Faculty Director, Center for Community Innovation David Garcia, Policy Director, Terner Center for Housing Innovation Eric Valchuis,…

Furthering Fair Housing Through the RHNA Process in California
As part of our commitment to the education and professional development of UC Berkeley students, the Terner Center highlights exceptional…
