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California’s approach to housing development often appears contradictory. On one hand, policymakers proclaim support for affordable housing; on the other, they implement regulations and policies that make new construction prohibitively expensive or difficult. For example:
High-speed rail projects languishing over budget.
Stringent zoning laws preventing development.
Red tape delaying rebuilding efforts after disasters.
This disconnect fosters skepticism that funds like the $101 million for the Palisades are more symbolic than practical, or are being used as wedges to push broader societal changes under the guise of disaster recovery.