A new law in California allows for the construction of more homes and apartment buildings up to six stories tall near transit hubs, even in previously single-family zoned neighborhoods.

Impact on Local Neighborhoods

The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to increase the availability of affordable housing units within a mile of bus or subway transit spots, making it easier for working-class Californians to commute to and from work.

According to the city’s planning department, neighborhoods near Hollywood, Lankershim, Wilshire, Crenshaw, and Atlantic boulevards will be impacted, with around 150 transit stops and corridors greenlit for mid-rise development.

Supporters of the law, including Matthew Lewis of California Yimby, believe it will help address the state’s housing crisis, with Lewis stating that the law technically legalizes a million homes up and down the state, although it will take time to implement.

However, critics, including Los Angeles city and county officials, have opposed the law, arguing that it undermines local planning and imposes state control over local governments.

Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.