Historic Preservation in the Era of Housing Reform

Description

Join the California Preservation Foundation for Housing Bootcamp 2025, a two-part, in-depth exploration of California’s evolving housing laws and their implications for local planning and preservation practice. This program will clarify what the state’s major housing statutes—including the Housing Accountability Act, Density Bonus Law, SB 9, SB 35, and AB 130—mean for jurisdictions, project review, and environmental compliance.

Attendees will gain a grounded understanding of how these laws interact with CEQA, zoning, and preservation ordinances, and where they alter or limit local authority. Presentations will break down complex legislative requirements into plain language, highlighting how the law defines “housing development projects,” what qualifies as ministerial approval, and if and how exemptions apply to historic resources.

The program concludes with a forward-looking discussion on how local governments and preservation staff can position themselves within this new legal framework—through clear communication, coordinated review, and proactive understanding of what these housing reforms mean for their communities.