Why it's so hard to build affordable housing in California
Dan Walters writes: State mismanagement and pressure from labor unions mean it's not getting any easier to solve the state's housing crunch.
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Dan Walters writes: State mismanagement and pressure from labor unions mean it's not getting any easier to solve the state's housing crunch.
Gavin Newsom foolishly promised while running for governor three years ago that if elected, California would solve its housing crisis by building 3.5 million units by 2025. Newsom later downgraded the pledge by calling it an “aspirational goal.” Nevertheless, he continued to flog the issue, devoting
CalMatters Commentary - While Gov. Gavin Newsom renews his pledge to attack California’s housing crisis, a bureaucratic mess and labor union demands are impediments to construction.
While Gov. Newsom renews his focus on California affordable housing, a bureaucratic mess and labor union demands impede construction.
While Gov. Gavin Newsom renews his pledge to attack California’s housing crisis, a bureaucratic mess and labor union demands are impediments to construction.