Policy Tag: California
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,…
Improving Impact Fees in California: Rethinking the Nexus Studies Requirement
Read the full policy brief here.
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…
2020 California Legislature Year In Review: A Frustrating End to a Disappointing Year in Housing
On Monday, August 31st, the 2020 California legislative year ended in dramatic fashion, with a flurry of last-second votes and…
Recession and Recovery: The Critical Role of Housing Assistance in Promoting Economic Security for Low-Income Households
Author: Carolina Reid, Faculty Research Advisor Research Assistant: Beatriz Stambuk-Torres Read the full analysis here.
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…
Single-Family Zoning Reform: An Analysis of SB 1120
Authors: David Garcia, Policy Director Julian Tucker, Graduate Student Researcher Isaac Schmidt, Undergraduate Student Researcher Read the full policy brief here.
