State Housing Policy

Wood frame multifamily housing under construction.

Less than 6% of California cities are building enough housing for very low-income households

Only five jurisdictions are on track to meet their housing goals for all income brackets.

August 12, 2026 - CALmatters

Close-up of U.S., California, and POW-MIA flags on California state capitol dome.

California’s New Housing Laws: What You Need to Know

The state legislature passed dozens of new laws aimed at improving housing affordability and streamlining the development process to meet rising demand.

October 13, 2024 - Diana Ionescu

Gold dome of New Jersey state capitol building.

New Jersey Housing Laws Take Effect in January

New affordable housing regulations will require cities to submit plans outlining how they will meet housing demand in their jurisdictions.

September 27, 2024 - Next City

Aerial view of New Jersey and New York City.

New Jersey Passes Fair Housing Reform

A new law streamlines and clarifies the state’s affordable housing requirements for cities and towns.

April 10, 2024 - National Low Income Housing Coalition

State Affordable Housing Policies as Sprawl Enabler

A critique of New Jersey's housing policies lends historical perspective before taking an unexpected rhetorical turn.

February 16, 2018 - The Star-Ledger

FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?

After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.

Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold

The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.

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