#ceqa

[ follow ]
#california #environmental-law #urban-development #housing-development #environmental-policy #gavin-newsom
California
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

California business leaders want voters to expedite state's environmental review process for housing, infrastructure

California Chamber proposes a ballot initiative imposing a 365-day limit on CEQA reviews for essential projects including housing, clean energy and wildfire resiliency.
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Aflalo Equities pitches builder's remedy project to Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills may approve two Aflalo Equities eight-story residential projects totaling 240 units with required affordable units and potential CEQA exemption.
California
fromKqed
1 month ago

Valley Fever Cases Skyrocket in Salinas Valley | KQED

Adam Schiff and Kash Patel clashed during a Senate hearing with sharp personal attacks; CEQA carve-out controversy and Valley Fever spikes also occurred.
#rural-zoning
more#rural-zoning
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Legislation to Streamline Environmental Review for Transit, Bike, and Ped Projects Passes Assembly - Streetsblog California

I'm happy to present today, SB 71 on behalf of Senator Wiener, which will extend the statutory CEQA [California Environmental Quality Act] exemptions for transit and active transportation projects which significantly advance the state's climate, safety, and public health goals while improving access and mobility options to January 1, 2040. SB 71 will also make clarifying changes to existing law and provide exemption parity between ferry and other transit modes.
California
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Legislative Update: In the Home Stretch - Streetsblog San Francisco

Several transportation safety and bike-related bills advanced, while others missed committee deadlines and must wait until the next legislative session.
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Grades are in

CEQA was scaled back via budget trailer bills, yet CEQA reform alone cannot repair strained relations between California government and the real estate industry amid local tax conflicts.
#california
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

How major new housing reform will affect homebuilding in California

Significant reforms to CEQA will waive environmental reviews for many low- and mid-rise housing developments, aiming to boost California's housing construction.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

California weakens major environmental law to make way for more housing

California developers receive exemptions from environmental concerns in urban housing construction, altering the California Environmental Quality Act to combat housing shortages.
more#california
California
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

New law makes it harder to stop construction of apartment buildings

New law streamlines apartment building, reducing environmental litigation threats and expediting construction.
#california-housing
more#california-housing
#housing-reform
more#housing-reform
SF politics
from48 hills
5 months ago

Trump attacks on the environment aren't new. But why are Democrats helping? - 48 hills

Trump's administration threatens environmental laws, while some Democrats aid in weakening protections against environmental degradation.
fromKqed
6 months ago

A Bill to Reform Controversial Environmental Law Faces Its First Legislative Hurdle | KQED

"We just have blinders on in terms of how much good CEQA - and looking at the environmental reviews - has done to preserve safety and safety for water and safety from fire."
NYC politics
[ Load more ]