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Santa Monica’s Housing Dilemma | Venice Beach News
Santa Monica’s City Council is navigating a tricky balancing act as it confronts a new state law, SB 79, that demands more housing near transit hubs—while seeking a temporary exemption for the Expo/Bundy station area. The city’s current zoning doesn’t meet the law’s density requirements, so it’s opting for a slower, more controlled rollout, allowing fewer units than mandated until 2030. This strategic pause lets Santa Monica craft its own transit-oriented development plan—with more say over height, density, and where housing goes—potentially shifting capacity to commercial zones. It’s not…
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