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Newsom signs historic housing bill to bring density to transit hubs
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On the campaign trail eight years ago, Gov. Newsom famously promised to support the construction of 3.5 million new homes in California by the end of this year. He’ll likely fall short by millions, but his latest move reaffirms the effort.
Newsom signed Senate Bill 79 into law on Friday. The historic bill, which looks to add density to transit hubs across California, is one of the most ambitious state-imposed housing efforts in recent memory.
“All Californians deserve an affordable place to live — close to jobs, schools, and opportunity. Housing near transit means shorter commutes, lower costs, and more time with family. When we invest in housing, we’re investing in people — their chance to build a future, raise a family, and be part of a community,” Newsom said in a statement.
Governor Newsom builds on this year’s historic housing reforms, signs legislation to accelerate housing and affordability
What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed legislation to help boost housing affordability for California families, continuing the momentum of the state’s monumental housing progress.
LOS ANGELES – Building on the historic housing legislation signed earlier this year, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed Senate Bill 79 (Wiener) and additional bills to make it easier and faster to build more homes — expanding inventory and access across California. These measures cut red tape and hold local governments accountable, so families don’t have to wait years for housing to be approved and built in their communities.
The legislation is intended to meet the needs of Californians across our state – from providing farmworkers with safe and affordable homes, to converting empty office buildings into housing, and creating more housing near public transportation. Together, these efforts are about making sure Californians have more housing choices and access to opportunity.
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Gavin Newsom signs law overhauling local zoning to build more housing
After weeks of waiting, California’s governor signed a bill that will allow mid-rise apartment buildings near major transit stops in California’s biggest metro areas.
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Ever since the Legislature narrowly passed a bill last month that will pave the way for more apartment buildings around major public transit stops in the state’s biggest metro areas, the California political universe has been impatiently awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature or veto in a heated statewide game of “will he, won’t he.”