Narrow but Mighty AB 507: California’s New Adaptive Reuse Law
Two recent HCD Technical Assistance letters clarify how density and existing homes are treated under SB 684 and SB 1123, providing a clearer framework for evaluating small-lot infill opportunities in California.
Notes from the California Infill Summit: Inside SB 1116’s Fix for SB1123
I attended this year’s California Infill Summit, hosted by the Council of Infill Builders in Los Angeles. The land use panelmoderated …
SB 1123 & SB 684: Density Calculations and Vacant Lots Explained
Two recent HCD Technical Assistance letters clarify how density and existing homes are treated under SB 684 and SB 1123, providing a clearer framework for evaluating small-lot infill opportunities in California.
SB 79 Explained: California’s New Transit-Oriented Development Law
On July 1, 2026, SB 79 went into effect throughout California. The bill establishes increased building height and density regulations …
A 2026 Guide to Multifamily ADUs in California
Multifamily ADUs in California can be added for a fraction of the cost of new construction and the land is …
New Los Angeles ADU Ordinance: Height Bonus and Commercial Conversions Explained
Los Angeles has proposed a new ADU ordinance that updates the city's approach to accessory dwelling units, and two changes …
San Francisco’s Downtown Revitalization Financing District – How the Incentive Works for Office-to-Residential Conversions
Housing converted from downtown San Francisco's empty offices and commercial buildings can receive annual payments for up to 30 years …
San Francisco Coliving and Cohousing Code Reform: “Shared Housing for All” Passes the Board of Supervisors
San Francisco coliving just took a major step forward, as The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to remove the …
A Shift in the City’s Fabric: Understanding San Francisco’s New Family Zoning Plan
San Francisco’s newly adopted Family Zoning Plan marks a major shift in how the city thinks about growth, equity, and …
Repurposing Chain Stores in California: How State Housing Laws and Zoning Reforms Are Rewriting Commercial Land Use
A new wave of California housing laws is turning big-box retail sites into test cases for infill housing and mixed-use redevelopment.