California Set to Allow Denser Housing by Transit

Bill allowing denser housing near BART stations and transit hubs passed by California lawmakers

It’s not yet clear how SB 79, now on Gov. Newsom’s desk, will affect what gets built in Berkeley, where the flatlands were rezoned for denser construction earlier this year.

California set to allow denser housing by transit

Gov. Gavin Newsom will soon review SB 79, which will make it easier to build multifamily housing near major train stops and rapid bus lines.

California’s Transit-Oriented Housing Bill SB 79 Passes Despite Local Opposition

Controversial legislation overrides local zoning to allow nine-story developments near transit hubs, setting stage for statewide housing transformation California lawmakers have approved one of the most ambitious state-imposed housing density measures in recent years, passing Senate Bill 79 in a vote that overrides local zoning laws to permit high-rise residential developments near transit corridors statewide. […] The post California’s Transit-O…

California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs

It was supported by labor unions who were pleased with the bill’s provisions regarding a mandate for union workers on the new construction. Continue Reading California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs The post California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs appeared first on Weekly Real Estate News.