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Bisnow: Court Decision Means California Cities Must Prioritize Affordable Housing On Surplus Land

March 16, 2020 – Dean Boerner of Bisnow writes about the California Supreme Court letting a ruling stand that said San Jose must follow the Surplus Land Act and prioritize affordable housing on its unused public land. This will have a huge ripple effect and makes clear that cities cannot just sell off land to the highest bidder for luxury development. Managing Attorney Richard Marcantonio is quoted.

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