Pricey California Targeted in New Effort for Housing Density
- State senator unveils new version of bill promoting building
- Cities would be forced to allow more homes near transit, jobs
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A fight over how to fix California’s worst-in-the-nation housing shortage is about to heat up again in Sacramento.
Late on Monday, State Senator Scott Wiener unveiled the latest version of his bill that would force cities to allow more homes, particularly around transit and in areas with lots of jobs. After the measure stalled last year because of resistance from suburban legislators, he retooled it so municipalities have more control over how to comply with the law.