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Proposition 45 is dividing longtime CEQA reformers, with many warning it could fuel suburban sprawl even as supporters say it would speed up essential projects. Meanwhile, local planning stories this week include American Canyon’s e‑bike safety concerns, Bay Point’s new housing paired with a long‑awaited library, and the East Bay Regional Park District’s move to acquire Golden Gate Fields for a future shoreline park. Some articles require a subscription.

Four recent stories highlight how housing, climate preparedness, and transportation decisions are shaping Bay Area communities. Explore Alameda County’s age-in-place ADU pilot, the proposed affordable housing development near Napa’s Skyline Park, regional preparations for a powerful El Niño, and the potential effects of AC Transit service cuts.

From housing and tax policy to data centers and climate resilience, this week’s California planning stories spotlight decisions with lasting community impacts. Explore how agencies, cities, and researchers are responding—and what their choices could mean for affordability, infrastructure, and quality of life.

Bay Area housing news: Mill Valley affordable housing, Berkeley zoning, Richmond tiny homes, and San Jose downtown parking policies reshape local communities. Read the full roundup to explore the decisions shaping the region’s future.