Newsom Advances Historic Housing Reforms Amid LA Opposition
TL;DR
California's Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 79 to facilitate the construction of more affordable housing near transit areas, but Los Angeles city and county officials oppose it, fearing it will undermine local control, alter neighborhood character, and impose infrastructure burdens.
- Newsom approves a bill to make it easier to build more homes. Why do LA leaders oppose it? NBC Los Angeles
- Newsom Stares Down LA Revolt in New California Housing Fight Bloomberg.com
- Newsom signs sweeping transit housing bill Santa Monica Daily Press
- Newsom signs historic housing bill to bring density to transit hubs Los Angeles Times
- Governor Newsom builds on this year’s historic housing reforms, signs legislation to accelerate housing and affordability CA.gov
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