Housing Policy

Christian Britschgi | 1.30.2024 10:40 AM

Happy Tuesday! This week's Rent Free includes:

But first, our lead story on the one California zoning reform that's working out really well, and why all the others haven't been nearly as productive.

California YIMBY, one of the OG YIMBY groups that advocate for zoning reform in California, has released a new report heralding the building boom kicked off by an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) reform.

Since the California Legislature got serious about eliminating local restrictions on granny flats, in-law suites, and the like in 2016, ADU production has increased by 15,000 percent. In 2022, they made up a quarter of California's housing production, according to the report.

It's truly a YIMBY success story. The sad fact is that it might be California's only major YIMBY success story.

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Housing Policy

Christian Britschgi | 1.30.2024 10:40 AM

Happy Tuesday! This week's Rent Free includes:

But first, our lead story on the one California zoning reform that's working out really well, and why all the others haven't been nearly as........

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