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Almost nowhere in California is building enough, according to the state. Here’s why
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ben Christopher | CalMatters , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A construction project is underway in Santa Monica, featuring apartment units and retail stores.
State housing regulators assign goals to localities in California. These goals are aimed at addressing the shortage of affordable housing. A construction project is underway in Santa Monica, featuring apartment units and retail stores.
Further information on the state's housing plans and goals is available from the original source, including details on the assignment of targets to cities and counties.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? State housing regulators assign goals to localities in California. These goals are aimed at addressing the shortage of affordable housing. A construction project is underway in Santa Monica…
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