Amid a state housing crisis, officials across Orange County struggle to boost their affordable housing stock as others require developers to account for low income families.
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Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Inches Closer to Mandating Affordable Housing
After years of resistance, Anaheim officials are moving forward with a new law that would mandate developers to build affordable homes in certain residential projects.
Posted inAnaheim
Calls For Mandatory Affordable Housing Grow in Anaheim
After years of resistance to calls for an affordable housing mandate, Anaheim officials might require developers to account for low income homes in large residential projects.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Irvine Grapples With Nearly 60,000 New Housing Units in General Plan Proposal
City leaders are split over how to handle the state’s mandates for new housing, with some sharing concerns the mass expansions could severely impact the city.
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Are Affordable Housing Mandates Working in Orange County?
Amid an increase in homelessness and pressure to increase California’s housing stock, questions remain as to how effective affordable mandates are in OC.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Huntington Beach Barred From Approving Any New Housing Developments
A San Diego Superior Court judge temporarily halted Surf City’s ability to approve new housing sites that don’t meet state density requirements.
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Orange County Gets Proactive on Homelessness: Will it be Enough?
Will a proactive approach to curb homelessness in Orange County be enough to prevent people from living and dying on the streets?
Posted inAnaheim
Are Anaheim Community Activists Out-Organizing City Hall on Corruption Reform?
At 6 p.m. tomorrow, activists and former city council members are expected to gather at the Ponderosa Family Resource Center to discuss a public corruption scandal at City Hall.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Are Aging Malls Key to Boosting Affordable Housing Opportunities Across Southern California?
As malls are being redeveloped into housing, some advocates say many cities aren’t pushing enough for low-income options.
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Is Surf City Going to Kill All Development on Beach Boulevard?
While HB is facing a legal battle with state officials over housing, city leaders are considering killing an environmental certification that would effectively end new development on Beach Boulevard.
