SB 827 Revived: A Failed Housing Bill Gets a Second Try

The Bay - A podcast by KQED

We need homes near transit. But the first time state Sen. Scott Wiener introduced a bill, SB 827, that would have required cities to approve dense housing near transit corridors, it died a quick death. This week he announced a new version. The bill, SB 50, includes changes that are supposed to help poorer neighborhoods stay more in tact and force housing into places with more wealth. Guest: Dan Brekke, KQED Transportation Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices