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More high-rises could be coming to 7 California cities under housing density bill
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Pending California legislation prohibits seven major cities from limiting residential building heights below 150 feet in designated transit districts. The measure aims to increase housing density near urban transportation hubs and currently awaits the governor's signature.
- 01New mandates prevent local height restrictions under 150 feet near transit hubs
- 02Legislation targets seven major California cities to expand high-rise residential capacity
- 03The bill is currently finalized and awaiting a signature from the governor
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The bill would prevent major cities from limiting residential building heights to under 150 feet in new transit hub districts. It's awaiting the governor's signature.