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East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Berkeley raises bar to landmark buildings, over objections from preservationists

Berkeley City Council increased petition signature requirements for landmark status, raising concerns about citizen participation and development delays.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Layoffs, service cuts, sales tax hike: How Berkeley plans to close a nearly $30M budget deficit

Berkeley faces a $29 million budget deficit, prompting potential layoffs, service cuts, and a proposed sales tax increase to address financial challenges.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Berkeley raises bar to landmark buildings, over objections from preservationists

Berkeley City Council increased petition signature requirements for landmark status, raising concerns about citizen participation and development delays.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Layoffs, service cuts, sales tax hike: How Berkeley plans to close a nearly $30M budget deficit

Berkeley faces a $29 million budget deficit, prompting potential layoffs, service cuts, and a proposed sales tax increase to address financial challenges.
#oakland
fromKqed
2 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
4 hours ago

Homeless shelter owner will get $1.6M from Oakland in settlement

Oakland will pay $1.6 million to settle a dispute with the owner of a former homeless shelter, amid claims of property damage and lease issues.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
2 days ago

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Oakland, CA: Prices Fall

Oakland's housing market is competitive with fewer listings, fast sales, and stable prices despite a slight dip.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Eye on the Hills: City of Oakland's Sunday parking tickets start for real

Oakland has begun Sunday meter enforcement, issuing $64 fines, while many motorists remain unaware of the new rules and free parking options.
#housing-policy
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 day ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
1 month ago

Campbell Fast-tracks Townhome Development, First in State | KQED

A new California law enables faster approval of small-scale townhome projects for middle-income families, with Mercury Lane in Campbell offering units starting at $1.15 million, significantly below the local median home price of $1.8 million.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 day ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
1 month ago

Campbell Fast-tracks Townhome Development, First in State | KQED

A new California law enables faster approval of small-scale townhome projects for middle-income families, with Mercury Lane in Campbell offering units starting at $1.15 million, significantly below the local median home price of $1.8 million.
Environment
fromFuturism
5 hours ago

Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center

Growing public anger over data centers' environmental impact and resource consumption is prompting calls for moratoriums on new constructions.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 hours ago

America's housing shortage stems from more than overregulation

America's housing shortage is a long-term issue, with permits significantly below historical averages and a homeowner vacancy rate at a record low.
#housing
fromKqed
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

The Great Squeeze: Bay Area Residents Downsize and Adapt to Rising Costs | KQED

fromMission Local
4 days ago
SF politics

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

fromKqed
4 days ago
East Bay real estate

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

California
fromStreetsblog California
3 days ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
Alternative transportation
fromKqed
1 week ago

The Great Squeeze: Bay Area Residents Downsize and Adapt to Rising Costs | KQED

Living in smaller spaces has led to increased self-reliance and community support among families.
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

Matt Dorsey aims to create drug-free supportive housing for people in recovery, reflecting his sincere commitment to addressing addiction issues.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
4 days ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 hours ago

Vallejo looks to revitalize waterfront as new plan targets shipbuilding, economic growth

"The best thing about Vallejo is this waterfront, and it's underutilized as it is," Patrick said, emphasizing the potential of the area.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
2 hours ago

Classrooms are getting too hot. OUSD finally has a plan to cool them

The overall facilities approach to shift towards more active cooling is going to take a significant amount of time and a significant amount of dollars.
Education
San Francisco Giants
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Crocker Amazon turf war moves on to the Supes

The Recreation and Park Commission recommended accepting a $28-million grant for Crocker Amazon Park's renovation, despite public opposition to certain plans.
#affordable-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.
Mission District
fromMission Local
7 hours ago

Long-awaited trashcans hit S.F. streets, a Tenderloroadway mural, and more

New initiatives in the Tenderloin include custom trash bins and a mural funded by a beautification grant.
#homelessness
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
7 hours ago

How 3 mayors are combating homelessness - Harvard Gazette

Homelessness in the U.S. has increased by 18%, affecting public safety and health, prompting mayors to seek collaborative solutions.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
10 hours ago

San Jose shelter is a stop on the way to permanent housing - San Jose Spotlight

The Arena Hotel in San Jose will serve as a temporary shelter for residents transitioning to permanent housing with federal vouchers.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
9 hours ago

Mayor Mamdani Goes to Housing Court, And What Else Happened This Week

Mayor Mamdani aims to support tenants facing eviction but has not committed to specific funding or promises.
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
13 hours ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
18 hours ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Sunset Dunes opponents appeal S.F. court decision to keep Great Highway a park

Residents are appealing a court decision that upheld a ballot measure closing the Great Highway to vehicles for a new city park.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'It's like a circus' - inside the chaotic six-hour council meeting to find more land for new homes

"We're all over the place here - this meeting should be suspended. We should get our ducks in a row and come back here and do this properly. I mean it's like a circus - you're saying one thing, and then you're going back. You're kind of changing your answers."
London politics
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Around Berkeley: Earth Day celebrations, beehive tour, robot building for kids

Cyclists can participate in a community beehive ride tour on April 19, with stops at local gardens and a suggested donation.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Baltimore, MD: Prices Fall

Baltimore's real estate market favors buyers with increased inventory, falling prices, and longer selling times, requiring realistic pricing from sellers.
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

Remembering Carl Anthony, architect who brought racial equity analysis to environmental movement

Carl Cokine Anthony, an influential architect and environmental justice leader, passed away at 87, leaving a legacy of racial equity and regionalism.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
fromThe Oaklandside
6 hours ago

A guide to Oakland's historic homes

Spanish settlers moved to the East Bay starting in 1776 to take land that had been home to indigenous people for thousands of years, and made it into fiefdoms of various dons like the Peraltas.
East Bay (California)
#palo-alto
LA real estate
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Council OKs seven-story building over traffic concerns

Palo Alto City Council approved a seven-story, 321-unit apartment building despite community concerns about traffic and safety.
LA real estate
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Council OKs seven-story building over traffic concerns

Palo Alto City Council approved a seven-story, 321-unit apartment building despite community concerns about traffic and safety.
Education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 hours ago

Longfellow Middle School rebuild delayed to 2028 as costs rise to $80M

Longfellow Middle School reconstruction delayed to summer 2028 due to severe structural issues, with costs rising to approximately $80 million.
NYC real estate
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 hour ago

Tenants raise concerns about East Flatbush apartment building's new landlord

Tenants in East Flatbush face severe living conditions, including structural issues and pest infestations, while struggling with unclear landlord ownership.
California
fromsfist.com
2 hours ago

East Bay Company Dumps Debris Into Customer's Yard Over Unpaid Bill, But They Moved Out

A dumpster company dumped unpaid junk back into a former customer's yard after they moved out, causing community frustration.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Sweeping residential zoning reform becomes law in Idaho

Mountain West states like Idaho experienced housing price surges due to an influx of remote workers during the pandemic, but local governments resist regulatory changes.
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
1 day ago
SF politics

'Moderates' helped Bilal Mahmood oust S.F.'s leftiest supe. Now, some say he's too progressive.

fromMission Local
2 days ago
Education

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support dipping into reserves?

San Francisco school district used $400 million reserve funds to meet teachers' demands, risking future financial stability.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
Real estate

Real Estate Market Trends in San Francisco, CA: Prices Fall

San Francisco's real estate market is a seller's market with limited inventory and homes selling faster than the national average.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
5 hours ago

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Custom-made rubbish bins have finally been installed in San Francisco after a lengthy selection and design process that began in 2018.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

'Moderates' helped Bilal Mahmood oust S.F.'s leftiest supe. Now, some say he's too progressive.

Bilal Mahmood's election has led to unexpected progressive stances, causing discontent among his former tech supporters.
Education
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support dipping into reserves?

San Francisco school district used $400 million reserve funds to meet teachers' demands, risking future financial stability.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in San Francisco, CA: Prices Fall

San Francisco's real estate market is a seller's market with limited inventory and homes selling faster than the national average.
#brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
6 hours ago
Brooklyn

A place 'where everyone belongs': Brooklyn borough president touts housing, health care gains, highlights vision of equity in State of the Borough * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn Paper
6 hours ago
Brooklyn

A place 'where everyone belongs': Brooklyn borough president touts housing, health care gains, highlights vision of equity in State of the Borough * Brooklyn Paper

fromFuncheap
11 hours ago

Bernal Beautiful Visible Mending Workshop

Join Bernal Beautiful for a hands-on Earth Day workshop focused on repairing and renewing. Bring a worn or torn item and learn how to reinvent it using simple felting techniques.
Renovation
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

SFMTA is cracking down on sidewalk parking-and in Bayview, it's coming with cops

Residents of Bayview express frustration over aggressive parking enforcement and its impact on community relations with police.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Kentucky housing reform bill collapses in final hours

The omnibus measure SB 9 aimed to expand housing supply but failed due to disagreements over short-term rental regulations.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Mountain View to replace downtown parking lot with hotel - San Jose Spotlight

A developer is set to transform two downtown parking lots into a hotel and office development, potentially generating significant revenue for the city.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

$1 million fine for a landowner who chopped trees? Oakland officials can't decide

Property owners face nearly $1 million in fines for illegally cutting down 38 trees, with the City Council divided on enforcement decisions.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

Tired of frivolous' landmark attempts, Berkeley council members want to raise bar for petitions

Berkeley City Council is considering raising the petition signature threshold for landmark designation to address concerns over blocking housing development.
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
NYC real estate

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: College in East Bay Eliminates Debt of Graduating Students

Contra Costa College is forgiving up to $1,000 in school debt for graduating students due to a $31,000 donation from its foundation.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
1 week ago

How Skyrocketing Housing Costs and Policy Choices Reshaped the Bay Area | KQED

Investment income in Silicon Valley is highly concentrated among higher-income households, exacerbating the wealth gap and high cost of living.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Oakland doubling fines to $5,000, deploying drones as it cracks down on illegal dumping

Oakland is addressing illegal dumping by doubling fines to $5,000 and using drones for real-time tracking of dumping sites.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Contract dispute delays Homekey Palo Alto opening - San Jose Spotlight

The Homekey project at 1237 San Antonio Road has been in the works since fall 2023, when city and state leaders touted its importance in addressing the local and regional housing crisis.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

KB Home is the latest billion-dollar company leaving California

KB Home's forthcoming move will mark its return to the Phoenix area, where the company was headquartered for a few years in the 1960s before shifting its operations to Los Angeles.
LA real estate
East Bay real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

A New Ranking Reveals the Most Affordable Growing Cities in the U.S.-Including 2 on the West Coast

Visalia, California, and Vancouver, Washington, are the most affordable and rapidly growing cities on the West Coast.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
3 days ago

Oakland Airport Plans a Big Expansion. Environmental Groups Want to Hit Pause | KQED

East Oakland faces severe health risks from pollution due to airport operations and industrial activities, impacting predominantly Black and Latino communities.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Palo Alto prepares to go big on housing around San Antonio Road - San Jose Spotlight

San Antonio area is undergoing transformation with new mid-rise housing projects and relaxed building standards to encourage denser development.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Cupertino council declines to reconsider housing project - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino officials rejected a request to reconsider an affordable housing project amid a lawsuit claiming rushed approvals and environmental review bypass.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Judge hears environmental lawsuits against Oakland airport over expansion

Activists are challenging the Port of Oakland's airport expansion due to concerns over air pollution and inadequate health assessments.
#housing-development
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
1 week ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
California
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The California Housing Revolution That Wasn't

California's zoning reforms failed to increase housing supply because laws simultaneously removed regulatory barriers while creating new ones through wage requirements, affordability mandates, and local autonomy protections.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

UC Berkeley's long housing shortage could finally be ending

UC Berkeley is addressing its housing crisis with new construction projects, aiming to provide two years of on-campus housing for first-year students.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How a state bar filing could derail a California upzoning plan

Opponents of California upzoning are using state bar complaints to challenge pro-housing advocacy, prompting First Amendment and regulatory disputes.
#zoning
Real estate
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Why the "Abundance" and "Stuck" Crowd Are Off the Mark

Private equity ownership, not local NIMBYism or regulations alone, drives housing shortages, rising rents, higher sale prices, and reduced maintenance.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Plans to rezone wealthy Berkeley neighborhoods for more housing are scaled back after uproar

Berkeley's Planning Commission endorsed a narrowly targeted proposal to increase height limits on specific properties in North Berkeley and the Elmwood District to bring more housing while exempting most corridors from zoning changes.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Rollout of New Housing-Near-Transit Law Encountering Confusion and Delay - Streetsblog California

SB 79's implementation has caused confusion, local resistance, and political fractures, complicating alignment of transit projects and housing policy across California.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Menlo Park unveils timeline for housing on downtown parking lots

Menlo Park city council advanced plans to redevelop downtown parking lots into mostly affordable housing while a November referendum could pause or block parking reductions.
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