On June 30, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a sweeping package of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and housing-related reforms—calling them “groundbreaking and transformative” for California’s housing landscape. In this episode, host Manny Fishman is joined by Alicia Guerra, Northern California Chair of Buchalter’s Land Use and Entitlement Group, and Jason Brandman, Senior Vice President at FirstCarbon Solutions. Together, they unpack what these reforms mean for developers, property owners, and cities—especially those pursuing multifamily housing in California’s urban centers.

Whether you're navigating a project currently under review or planning a future development, this discussion offers early insights and practical guidance.

Read Alicia Guerra’s in-depth client alert here:

Effective Immediately: California Adopts Consequential Reforms to CEQA and Other Laws to Speed Housing Production

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