TheHoTys
When did California politics lose its common sense?
In the wake of the postponement of a vote on SB 50, until January 2020, there has been a flurry of articles lamenting its fate. But, I’ve yet to read one in the ... … more »
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Preserve LA
Coalition to Preserve LA Analysis says SB 50 is Far Worse than SB 827
The following comments were submitted by Preserve LA, a citywide movement of concerned residents who believe in open government, people-oriented planning, equitabl... … more »
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CVP
"New Suburbanism 2.0" - A new way to look at planning, growth and the greening of our world
"New Suburbanism" is a term being used today for ways of making suburban and ex-urban living less impactful and better designed. But I believe it must also be expa... … more »
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The Marin Post
The Marin Post - Year in Review - The Top Stories of 2018
2018 was another year of growth for the Marin Post: Marin's premiere, online citizen journalist news magazine. We want to thank all the terrific journalists who ha... … more »
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CVP
The Last Subsidy - Local Zoning Control
Perhaps the most overused word these days is the word “crisis.” Everything, we’re told, is a crisis. Still, when it comes to “affordability” (healthcare, college... … more »
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CVP
CA Senate Housing and Transportation Committee advances SB 828 in Sacramento
Weak-kneed legislators bowed to political pressure and special interest groups, yesterday, and voted to advance Senate Bill 828 to the Appropriations Committee. As... … more »
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League of CA Cities
League of CA Cities says SB 827 Amendments Don’t Solve the Bill’s Problems
Tell the Senate Transportation and Housing Bill Why SB 827 Silences Local Democracy April 11, 2018 Although Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) amended his SB 827 ... … more »
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CVP-Edvard Munch
Desperately Seeking Solutions in a Soundbite World
The wisdom of the crowds or the Lord of the Flies? In the past 100 years, communications technology has changed everything. It started with motion pictures and th... … more »
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CVP Michael Wolf
Mr. Wiener’s Whimsical World: The “Madman” Theory of Zoning
As a disclaimer, I’m not categorically against any type of development, be it prefabricated, modular homeless housing or 100 story luxury apartments. If a city wan... … more »
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RJS
Snowflakes in my backyard: San Francisco Planning Comments on SB 827
In the early 1970s, my “budding” career designing residential bathroom additions (“Will those be granite or marble countertops?”), took a detour when I spent nine ... … more »