This report looks at Governor Newsom’s proposed 2019-20 budget across a wide range of issue areas, including housing.
Sacramento
Water and the Future of the San Joaquin Valley
This report focuses on the state’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and related impacts to valley agriculture and the regional economy.
Considerations for the Governor’s Housing Plan
This report lays out and assesses the Governor’s housing proposals so far.
Missing the Mark: Examining the Shortcomings of California’s Housing Goals
This report grades the state’s 539 jurisdictions on progress toward meeting their current Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) goals.
California’s Water
This briefing kit highlights some of the state’s most pressing water issues, especially in the face of population growth, a shifting climate, and declining ecosystem… Read More »
Lead the Way, California: A Transportation Platform to Move Us Forward
Nearly 50 organizations across the state released a shared, comprehensive transportation platform. The platform offers an approach to increase access to opportunity and reduce reliance… Read More »
Priority Policy Solutions for California’s Next Governor: Water, Climate, and Wildfire
This paper presents three sets of actions Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom could take immediately to address wildfire; drought, flood, and drinking water safety and affordability; and… Read More »
SB 827 2.0: What Are the Implications for Bay Area Communities?
This analysis looks at how SB 827 would have impacted low-income communities and communities of color, with an eye toward a future version of the… Read More »
Bringing Water and Land Use Together
This report for the Community Foundation Water Initiative (facilitated by Smart Growth California) identifies opportunities that can significantly affect the potential success of equitably integrating… Read More »
Stormwater Capture in California: Innovative Policies and Funding Opportunities
This report presents a summary of regulations, laws, and statewide initiatives that create the legal framework for stormwater capture in California.
