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From Policy Fight To Meme Furor: LA Density Conflict Rages
A viral podcast clip turns California’s density debate into a cultural flashpoint—showing just how personal and political the fight over housing has become.
Policy
Our Housing Crisis Doesn't Care Whether It's A Big City Or Not
Estes Park, CO, a resort town in the Rockies, illustrates how fears of density run deep, even in the smallest of towns in a state that passes laws to encourage more density.
Policy
Housing Shortfall Meets Political Stalemate in Albuquerque
A city facing a 56,000-home deficit stalls progress as opposition derails voluntary rezoning. Mayor Keller’s Housing Now agenda collides with residents’ resistance, leaving affordability goals uncertain.
Policy
Unlikely Allies In Fight To Build: Polis, DeSantis, Abbott, Newsom
Governors across the political spectrum are finished waiting for local governments to fix America’s housing crisis. From Colorado to Florida to California to Texas, state leaders brandish hardline tactics—tying funding and overriding local authority—to accelerate new home development.
Policy
Los Angeles Pushes Back on California Density Mandate
An 8–5 L.A. City Council vote rejects SB 79, siding with local control over state-driven density near transit. The clash with Sacramento underscores the tension between neighborhood character and California’s urgent housing needs.





housing policy news
Policy 09.10.25
From Policy Fight To Meme Furor: LA Density Conflict Rages
A viral podcast clip turns California’s density debate into a cultural flashpoint—showing just how personal and political the fight over housing has become.
Policy 09.10.25
Our Housing Crisis Doesn't Care Whether It's A Big City Or Not
Estes Park, CO, a resort town in the Rockies, illustrates how fears of density run deep, even in the smallest of towns in a state that passes laws to encourage more density.
Policy 09.09.25
Housing Shortfall Meets Political Stalemate in Albuquerque
A city facing a 56,000-home deficit stalls progress as opposition derails voluntary rezoning. Mayor Keller’s Housing Now agenda collides with residents’ resistance, leaving affordability goals uncertain.
Policy 09.08.25
Unlikely Allies In Fight To Build: Polis, DeSantis, Abbott, Newsom
Governors across the political spectrum are finished waiting for local governments to fix America’s housing crisis. From Colorado to Florida to California to Texas, state leaders brandish hardline tactics—tying funding and overriding local authority—to accelerate new home development.
Policy 08.26.25
Los Angeles Pushes Back on California Density Mandate
An 8–5 L.A. City Council vote rejects SB 79, siding with local control over state-driven density near transit. The clash with Sacramento underscores the tension between neighborhood character and California’s urgent housing needs.