Opinion: Build baby, build
So nice to see that Building Industry Association members Saad Asad and Thomas LaCroix are watching out for their industry and sharing their “Build baby,...
Housing
Encinitas planners OK final map for Torrey Crest subdivison
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas Planning Commission granted final map approval for the Torrey Crest subdivision. In doing so — by unanimous vote on Oct. 1...
San Marcos planners reject San Elijo condo project
SAN MARCOS — A standing-room-only crowd spilled into the City Council chambers’ foyer Monday evening for what became a nearly four-hour public hearing on a...
Fairgrounds terminates affordable housing negotiations with Del Mar
DEL MAR — The 22nd District Agricultural Association board overseeing the Fairgrounds voted Tuesday to terminate affordable housing negotiations with the city of Del Mar,...
Escondido reviews application for townhomes near Eden Valley
ESCONDIDO — A North County developer wants to build up to 126 townhomes on a portion of land next to several light industrial uses as...
Carlsbad advances Village housing project nearly 10 years in making
CARLSBAD — The latest version of a mixed-use housing development in Carlsbad Village, nearly 10 years in the making, has cleared another hurdle, with the...
Carlsbad OKs Village condo project despite size, density objections
CARLSBAD — After sharply criticizing the state housing laws that left them little choice, the Carlsbad City Council approved a five-story mixed-use condominium project along...
‘All models are wrong’: Measuring the cost of growth in Encinitas
ENCINITAS — Recent analysis by The Coast News found that while three new Encinitas housing developments generated additional property tax revenue, the increase does not appear...
Landlord Greystar accused of rejecting vouchers in Oceanside
OCEANSIDE — A national nonprofit watchdog group on Monday accused Greystar, the largest apartment manager in the U.S., of violating fair housing laws in several...
Vista approves 15-home Bobier project, keeps Frog Rock
VISTA — A proposal to construct 15 single-family homes at a vacant site along West Bobier Drive earned the Planning Commission’s approval last month, with...
Encinitas clears way for 27-home Ocean Bluff project
ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council voted 4-1 on June 24 to reject an appeal challenging a proposed 27-home subdivision atop a bluff overlooking Encinitas...
San Marcos ordinance delays some SB 79 housing upzoning
SAN MARCOS — The city of San Marcos is moving forward with a transit-oriented development ordinance that will temporarily exempt certain areas from Senate Bill...
Vista planners review 47-townhome project along Cedar Road
VISTA — A proposed project for 47 townhomes along Cedar Road underwent early design review by the Vista Planning Commission this month, where commissioners provided...
Commentary: SANDAG shouldn’t leave housing on the table
California passed Senate Bill 79 last year with a clear purpose: to build more homes near transit. The law requires cities and counties to allow...