Proposed California Housing Reform Could Result in 'Too Much Upzoning'

Proposed California housing reform could result in 'too much upzoning'

Guest Commentary written by Michael Barnes Michael Barnes is a former member of the Albany City Council. Re: “Why building more homes near transit will transform lives across California“ As a former city council member, much of the commentary surrounding Senate Bill 79 can be exasperating. SB 79 seems to be based on little more than drawing circles around transit stops. This is not planning. The Legislature already requires local jurisdictions …

Proposed California housing reform could result in ‘too much upzoning’

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Michael Barnes Michael Barnes is a former member of the Albany City Council. Re: “Why building more homes near transit will transform lives across California“ As a former city council member, much of the commentary surrounding Senate Bill 79 […] The post Proposed California housing reform could result in ‘too much upzoning’ appeared firs…