Brian Hanlon

Assembly ill 2501, the Density Bonus Law, is a key measure to build affordable homes and encourage environmentally friendly infill development. (Courtesy photo)

Bill sabotages statewide affordable housing efforts

Peter Cohen is at it again. A week after getting rebuked by…

Apr 30, 2017
Opinion

Assembly ill 2501, the Density Bonus Law, is a key measure to build affordable homes and encourage environmentally friendly infill development. (Courtesy photo)

Gov. Jerry Brown’s housing proposal aligns California with nearly every other state by granting “by-right” approval for proposed housing if it conforms to the local general plan, zoning and design review ordinances. (Eric Risberg/AP)

Why San Francisco needs the governor’s housing bill

Recently in this paper, Cindy Wu and Sue Vaughan mislead San Franciscans…

Jul 14, 2016
Opinion

Gov. Jerry Brown’s housing proposal aligns California with nearly every other state by granting “by-right” approval for proposed housing if it conforms to the local general plan, zoning and design review ordinances. (Eric Risberg/AP)