Laguna Beach is contracting with CrossBeam for a 12-month pilot program to help assist city staff and speed up the process for development permits.
Tag: State housing mandates
California Sues Costa Mesa Over Lack of ‘Compliant’ Housing Plan
Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit Thursday, alleging Costa Mesa still hasn’t filed a “compliant” housing plan – but some city elected officials say the lawsuit is unnecessary and they’re working to get a plan approved.
Mission Viejo Eyes New Homes Near Saddleback College
Residents might see new housing near Saddleback College, including low-income units, as officials move forward with a developer.
Lake Forest Looks to Develop Vacant Site As Affordable Housing
A vacant site in the Whispering Hills neighborhood, previously dedicated for a park and left undeveloped for decades, could become affordable housing with a park.
Mission Viejo Approves Controversial Six-Story Apartment Expansion Project
A total of 350 new units are expected to be added to the Vista Del Lago apartment complex despite community uproar over issues like parking and traffic.
Six-Story Apartment Proposal Sparks Community Uproar in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo leaders are weighing a high-density housing project that would add hundreds of new units to a pre-existing apartment complex.
600 New Housing Units Coming to Fountain Valley, Including Affordable Senior Homes
City leaders approved the project as OC cities face pressure from state housing mandates.
Aliso Viejo Could See 72 New Townhomes
City council members reviewed concept plans for a 72-unit community featuring three-story townhomes as municipalities grapple with the worsening housing crisis.
San Juan Capistrano Grapples With Mandated Housing Numbers
San Juan Capistrano city leaders are considering a new residential project while also trying to balance affordable housing and state housing mandates.
Lake Forest Officials Approve Another Affordable Housing Project
Lake Forest City Councilmembers approved a loan agreement with National Community Renaissance for another affordable housing development for low-income residents.









