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What SB 79 Means for California Housing
A breakdown of the politics that led to SB 79's passage and how public transit will be impacted from here on out.
Sep 21 • Darrell Owens
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California Passes Mass Transit Upzoning
Senate Bill 79 is the third version of a transit-oriented upzoning law. After eight years of failed attempts, the proposal will soon be signed by Gavin…
Sep 16 • Darrell Owens
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Why New Apartments Look Ugly
And a solution to that problem.
Sep 9 • Darrell Owens
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California Housing Is Killing Democracy
The Gerrymandering War took a bad electoral situation for the Democratic Party in 2030 and made it much, much worse. All thanks to California's housing…
Aug 25 • Darrell Owens
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Bay Area Nightlife Sucks. Here's How To Fix It
Why young people are staying home or abandoning the Bay Area, killing local businesses and bars.
Jul 23 • Darrell Owens
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How Environmentalism Works in California
Environmental regulation of development is transitioning rapidly, but it's important to understand how it started, how it works now, and where its…
Jul 7 • Darrell Owens
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Transit Passes Are Better But Free Fares Are Good Too.
My take on Zohran Mamdani's plan for free bus fares.
Jul 1 • Darrell Owens
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Big Housing Vote For Berkeley on Thursday!
The final run-down on Middle Housing.
Jun 25 • Darrell Owens
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