Marc Draisen, Metropolitan Area Planning Council
Anjali Kolachalam, Up for Growth
Kamala Parks, San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART)
Several state legislatures have considered laws to address the underproduction of housing and the affordability crisis hitting communities across the country. And in some states, such laws have passed. But mandates to local communities about zoning and growth often are controversial. Local governments want control and the flexibility to respond to the nuanced local situation. They also are concerned about the resources needed to implement the mandates. Together, let’s look at the reforms and examine their contexts, hearing from those who advocated for change and those responsible for its implementation. Why are statewide laws necessary? What are successes so far and challenges that remain? How can implementing the new law not be a source of mayhem but an opportunity for stronger partnerships and action?
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