YIMBY News for 1/5

[Eric Budd]

California’s Housing Reforms Make Sense. Why Aren’t They Working?

Governing

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KEYWORD SCORE: 50.78. affordable, affordable housing, apartment, condo, construction, density, development, growth, higher-density, housing, infill, nimby, project, rent, single-family, supply, urban, yes in my backyard, yimby, zone

Last June, California lawmakers passed yet another round of “groundbreaking reforms to build more housing [and] boost affordability,” as Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing statement boasted. In October, after Newsom signed additional housing legislation, his office pointed to “this year’s historic housing reforms.” There have been endless press releases, news articles and opinion pieces touting the myriad housing reform laws that California has passed over the past few years. What they overlook, though, is the need for another level of reform that could finally have a real impact on California’s hous

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Mass. Gov. Maura Healey Builds Reputation for Pragmatism

Governing

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KEYWORD SCORE: 30.00. affordable, affordable housing, development, house, housing, housing cost, income, supply, transportation, zone

In Brief: Healey has emphasized practical economic issues like addressing high cost of living, repairing the beleaguered public transportation system, boosting affordable housing and cutting taxes. Many of her gubernatorial challengers are also highlighting affordability. Healey’s first term also saw her declare a state of emergency over soaring demand of the state’s emergency shelter system. The governor has presented herself as a pragmatic political leader — a trait that could go far in a state where getting along with the powerful legislature is essential for gubernatorial success. Maura He

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