Senate Bill 79, the landmark legislation allowing for transit-oriented upzoning across the state, is now officially on the law books. But not all officials are happy. Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature of the bill last week, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass isn’t thrilled about the mandate coming down from Sacramento, The Wall Street Journal reported. “The rigid timelines and limited flexibility for alternative plans set forth in SB 79 create unnecessary burdens for Los Angeles communities,” Bass said. “While I support the legislation’s intent to accelerate housing development statewide, the bill as written diminishes neighborhood input on planning and zoning.” […]
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