Category Archives: News

Unlocking Underused Retail Space For Housing Could Help Reimagine A Post-COVID California

Future of successful and timely regional shopping center revitalization in a post covid world is tied to Allen- SB 696 (Allen). It’s time to enable changes to Reciprocal Easement Agreements to that can stand in the way of community revitalization. — (CAFWD article by Jennifer Lovett – Photo by JohnGiez/Flicker) CARLSBAD — An equitable recovery…

Carlsbad, SDG&E eye mall as new location for service center

(The Coast News Group article by Steve Puterski) CARLSBAD — Piece by piece, the Encina Power Station and the iconic smokestack are being erased from public view and sent into the history books.  Now the issue is how the City of Carlsbad, NRG Energy and San Diego Gas & Electric will move forward. During the…

Napa ponders using new development taxes to boost city infrastructure

Howard Yune, Apr 26, 2021 I Updated Apr 30, 2021 – Napa City Council votes unanimously to take a first step toward potential special district formation to address critical infrastructure needs based on Kosmont findings and City staff recommendations.

Surplus Land Act Upends Public Agency Development Plans

California Planning & Development Report  –  Surplus LAND Act is now front and center for CA Cities and Counties!