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California Forever scales back megacity dream, shifts to Solano shipyard amid local pushback
politics2 days ago

California Forever scales back megacity dream, shifts to Solano shipyard amid local pushback

California Forever’s billionaire-backed megacity plan for the Bay Area has been scaled back as the developers pivot to a fast-tracked Solano shipyard and maritime hub. The proposed Solano Maritime and Manufacturing Act would streamline CEQA review and permitting for the shipyard by relying on Solano County’s 2008 environmental review, but Solano County Supervisors rejected the legislation, dealing a setback to the broader megacity push and signaling local resistance as Sacramento negotiates amid political wrangling. Governor Newsom and various lawmakers have engaged with the project, while some officials, including Assemblywoman Lori Wilson, indicated they will not advance the bill; with the legislative session ending Aug. 31, the megacity’s future remains uncertain.

via New York Post|
#california-forever#ceqa#megacity
Solano County halts billionaire-backed shipyard push, derailing Newsom's plan
politics2 days ago

Solano County halts billionaire-backed shipyard push, derailing Newsom's plan

Solano County Supervisors voted 3-2 to oppose California Forever’s plan to use an 18-year-old environmental review and exempt 1,350 acres from the California Environmental Quality Act for a new shipbuilding facility, effectively killing the initiative for 2026. The decision cited concerns about rushed process and insufficient labor and tribal input, leaving the proposal to be revisited next year.

via CalMatters|
#california-forever#ceqa#gavin-newsom
California Governor Signs Bill to Streamline Student Housing Construction at Berkeley's People's Park
housingenvironment3 years ago

California Governor Signs Bill to Streamline Student Housing Construction at Berkeley's People's Park

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1307, a measure aimed at removing barriers to housing construction by addressing the misuse of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The legislation, introduced by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, allows universities to develop affordable housing without considering residential noise as a significant environmental effect under CEQA. It also eliminates the requirement for public universities to consider alternative locations for housing projects. The move comes in response to a court ruling that blocked UC Berkeley's housing development due to noise impacts. Governor Newsom and legislators are committed to making it easier to build the housing the state desperately needs.

via Office of Governor Gavin Newsom|
#affordable-housing#california#ceqa
"Governor Newsom's Budget and Infrastructure Actions: Key Takeaways and Implications"
politics3 years ago

"Governor Newsom's Budget and Infrastructure Actions: Key Takeaways and Implications"

During the budget negotiations, California Governor Gavin Newsom employed tactics such as using the budget process to enact significant policy changes late in the game, bluffing on certain proposals, and fighting with environmental groups while also aligning with oil companies. His willingness to veto the budget if he didn't get his way on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) revealed rifts between his administration and Assembly negotiators. Newsom also emphasized the need for fiscal restraint due to the state's $32 billion deficit and indicated that he may seek additional changes to CEQA in the future.

via POLITICO|
#california-budget#ceqa#environmental-policy