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Urbanize LA Daily | November 20, 2025

Urbanize LA Daily | November 20, 2025

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November 19, 2025

📅 Today's Story: The City of Los Angeles is considering delaying the implementation of SB 79, a law promoting dense housing near transit hubs, by crafting a local plan with various exemptions, affecting areas prone to fire hazards, sea level rise, and more.

City of L.A. looks to delay implementation of SB 79 for certain areas

Including historic properties, low-resource neighborhoods, and areas vulnerable to fire and sea level rise

📰 What Happened: SB 79, signed into law earlier this year, aims to spur dense housing near transit hubs despite local zoning laws. However, Los Angeles plans to delay its impact by developing an alternative implementation plan. This plan could employ numerous exemptions, affecting areas like high fire hazard zones and certain industrial regions.

🔍 A Closer Look: The city intends to craft a local plan that maintains overall zoned capacity in transit-oriented development (TOD) zones while allowing certain areas to be exempt. These include zones vulnerable to environmental risks or with historic resources. The plan's delay aims to align with local development priorities and existing incentives.

🧠 Why It Matters: Delaying SB 79's implementation holds significant implications for urban planning and housing in Los Angeles. While it allows for local customization, it may also slow the intended acceleration of housing near transit.