48 Hills
New housing laws shift private developer risk onto the public
Why should cities and counties guarantee profits for builders and push the costs of growth onto local taxpayers? Yimbyism famously blames the housing affordabilit... … more »
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Z. Bronstein
The state housing secrecy just keeps getting worse and worse
Crucial planning decisions are made behind closed-doors, with Yimby stakeholders—and the public can't even get the basic records. Ben Metcalf directed the Califor... … more »
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CSPP
Pension analysis hails link to equity
Some of you may have already read the Marin IJ article in today's paper with the big bold headline "Pension analysis hails link to equity". CSPP was given a very ... … more »
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CVP
CVP Appeals Mill Valley Planning Commission Approval of Richardson Terrace
Community Venture Partners, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that works to bring the community’s voice to government decision-making, has filed the follow... … more »
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E-biking.com
Marin governments' indifference to the hazards of E-bikes
Bikes are great. They’re fun to ride, a great way to get outside and get some exercise, and they provide kids (and parents) cherished independence. I own a hyb... … more »
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Matteo Columbo
The TINA Trade
How homeowners are unknowingly financing their own community’s demise. The “TINA” trade is an acronym for “There is no alternative.” It’s a term used by stock... … more »
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Wikipedia
NWP should not benefit from the state paying off its improperly obtained loan
The State of California recently paid approximately $2.4 million to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) which, in my opinion, was an improper gift of public ... … more »
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Wikepedia Commons
The Housing Crisis Propaganda Machine
Big Wall Street Investment Firms, Big Real Estate, and Big Tech have generated billions in revenue from residential real estate. To capitalize on their residentia... … more »
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HCD CIA
State housing agency says it’s ‘listening’ — but in closed sessions
Limited format for housing planning sessions dilutes community authority and input. Speaking at a SPUR forum in February, former California Department of Housin... … more »
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The West Without Water
A Must Read: "The West Without Water"
Given the American West’s drought, a highly relevant book to read is “The West Without Water: What Past Floods, Droughts, and Other Climate Clues Tell Us About T... … more »