Yimbys on the Cusp of Major Victory in California
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The YIMBY movement is on the verge of a significant victory in California with an upzoning bill, but commenters are cautious about its potential impact on housing costs and construction.
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However, I'd be curious if the something similar applies here with the upzoning bill. If construction costs remain high, are we going to hit the expected numbers of housing to fulfill the shortage.