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In this rural city, a ‘nothing off the table’ mindset gets housing built
February 1, 2024 8:00 AM
When people think of California’s housing crisis, they often think of dense, urban regions along the … -
El Cerrito proves that carrots, not sticks, create lasting housing solutions
December 6, 2023 12:14 PM
El Cerrito has been a bastion of housing development for decades. The mayor of this bedroom community … -
Victorville to open the High Desert’s first-of-its-kind homeless shelter
November 1, 2023 8:00 AM
Almost every community in California is struggling with a lack of affordable housing and supportive … -
How Roseville blossomed from sleepy suburb to fast-growing city
October 25, 2023 2:13 PM
In the late 1980s, Roseville decided to grow — deliberately and thoughtfully. The then-sleepy Sacramento … -
Cathedral City works to remain affordable as it lures priced-out homebuyers
August 16, 2023 4:05 PM
When Cathedral City Mayor Rita Lamb says, “We are hot!” she is not just referring to the searing summer … -
Alameda’s journey from restrictive to pro-housing policies
June 1, 2023 8:03 AM
How did Alameda (pop. 77, 287) become the first Bay Area city to have its 2023-31 Housing Element certified … -
Award-winning affordable housing project in Fillmore breaks the mold
May 24, 2023 3:48 PM
Location may be everything when it comes to housing, but aesthetics is a close second. This is doubly … -
Ukiah’s bold housing policy is creating big results
April 26, 2023 3:18 PM
Many cities in California are punching well above their weight to solve the housing affordability … -
Nevada City exceeds its low-income housing allocation
March 1, 2023 8:00 AM
Building affordable, multifamily housing can be difficult in any city, but it is particularly cumbersome … -
Emeryville’s Development Bonuses code lays the foundation for increased housing
June 1, 2022 1:08 PM
For many years, the Bay Area city was primarily zoned for industrial and commercial use. However, the … -
Building housing and trust: Santa Ana turns neglected neighborhood center into a vibrant community hub
June 1, 2022 8:00 AM
Santa Ana worked closely with the community to help transform a once-neglected neighborhood center while … -
From rice mills to infill, West Sacramento transforms city’s waterfront into a model of mixed-use
May 1, 2022 8:00 AM
A project decades in the making, West Sacramento has turned what was once an industrial area into a growing … -
New and old solutions spur housing production in Redding
March 23, 2022 1:49 PM
Unhoused Californians, low-income residents, seniors, and middle-class Californians face different, but … -
Manteca shows how small actions can create big impacts in the housing market
March 9, 2022 12:22 PM
The city of Manteca worked hard over the past decade to forge a reputation as one of the “light on … -
Pomona’s housing toolbox: A holistic, long-term plan for housing construction
March 1, 2022 8:00 AM
To address its housing shortfall, Pomona has adopted a set of holistic housing and land use … -
How Merced’s meticulous policymaking is creating a housing construction boom
February 2, 2022 1:47 PM
The Great Recession decimated the nation’s construction industry, including builders operating in … -
Home for the holidays: Rancho Cordova adds nearly 100 units to nationally recognized Mather Veterans Village
December 15, 2021 2:18 PM
Mather Veterans Village in Rancho Cordova is the first permanent supportive housing development for homeless … -
The city of Riverside builds affordable housing while breaking down barriers to mental health access
December 1, 2021 3:18 PM
Cities throughout California are looking for ways to increase the state’s supply of affordable … -
Santa Monica prioritizes housing for households displaced by urban renewal policies
August 11, 2021 12:32 PM
The city of Santa Monica has launched a pilot program that gives priority to the city’s affordable housing …