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fromFuturism
3 days ago

Residents Furious After Their Town Board Rejected an OpenAI Data Center, But a Billionaire Developer Forced It Through Anyway

Local governments can face lawsuits and legal leverage that force approval of data center projects despite resident opposition.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Why this wealthy South Bay suburb is at the center of the next big fight over California housing

Los Altos Hills initially authorized limited apartment development to satisfy state housing mandates, then reduced planned unit counts to preserve the town’s rural character.
fromtherealdeal.com
8 months ago

Q&A: La Canada Flintridge a poster child for builder's remedy

After a Los Angeles judge ordered the city in March to post a $14 million bond in order to move forward on an appeal, La Canada Mayor Mike Davitt said continuing the legal battle against Cedar Street's proposed five-story apartment-hotel-office project at 600 Foothill Boulevard was no longer in the best interest of the city. The development calls for 7,200 square feet of office and roughly 80 dwelling units, of which eight are affordable and 16 are slated for hospitality.
Real estate
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
8 months ago

State bill to increase housing near transit draws scrutiny in Mountain View - San Jose Spotlight

Senate Bill 79 would mandate denser, taller housing within a half-mile of major transit stops, prompting support from housing groups and local opposition over zoning and preservation.
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