California Approves SB 79 to Boost Transit-Adjacent Housing Development
TL;DR
California has passed SB 79, a historic law that legalizes the construction of more homes near transit stops across the state, marking a major victory for the YIMBY movement and efforts to promote affordable, transit-friendly housing. The bill now awaits Governor Newsom's signature.
- Historic Housing Legislation Passes in California. SB 79 Culminates Eight-Year Fight to Legalize Homes Near Transit. California YIMBY
- California lawmakers pass SB 79, housing bill that brings dense housing to transit hubs Los Angeles Times
- Midrise apartments could be built next to single-family homes if this bill becomes law Los Angeles Daily News
- Your neighborhood could get seven-story buildings if it's near a train station CalMatters
- Contentious housing bill narrowly clears California statehouse Politico
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