Infill

Sacramento Mayor-Elect Darrell Steinberg Shares His Priorities & Agenda

Mayor-elect Steinberg takes office in December, inheriting a region undergoing significant transformation. In an exclusive interview, the former leader of the state Senate shares his vision for reducing homelessness, diversifying Sacramento's economy, and implementing his urban infill policies.

New CEQA Study Reveals Widespread Abuse of Legal Process by ‘Non-Environmentalists’

Jennifer Hernandez summarizes findings of litigation abuse and proposes reforms.

Point/Counterpoint | Jennifer Hernandez: SB 743 Risks More CEQA Abuse

Jennifer Hernandez argues that implementation of SB 743 should be delayed because the switch to VMT will leave infill builders mired in litigation.

Point/Counterpoint | Amanda Eaken: Switch to VMT Supports California Climate Goals

Amanda Eaken explains why the move to measure traffic impacts under CEQA using VMT aligns with California’s green-house gas reduction priorities.

Edmonton, Canada’s City Manager Prioritizes Building a City Rather Than Just Projects

Simon Farbrother enlightens TPR about the strategies guiding his city’s growth and development: creating an “innovation ecosystem,” focusing on infill development, and enhancing light-rail connectivity.

WWLA: The Legality of Intensified Infill Development & Density in Hollywood Debated

Robert Silverstein articulates his clients’ perspective in seeking to halt Hollywood projects, while Mott Smith explains the difficulties of building infill in an environment of CEQA litigation.

Brownfields Remain As Does the Politics A CCLR Shakofsky Update

Executive Director of the California Center for Land Recycling Stephanie Shakofsky discusses steps to encourage redevelopment.

Rick Cole Champions Azusa's Economic Growth Strategy Built On Housing Development

Henry Cisneros on Housing, Schools & Challenges For Los Angeles

Ira Yellin Champions a Revitalized Downtown And Worries About a Tapped-Out L.A. CRA