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Palo Alto seeks ‘pro-housing’ designation after resisting growth
Palo Alto is seeking to earn a pro-housing designation from the state of California this year, a label that would mark a major shift in the way the city has responded to growing regional housing needs amid significant resident pushback to new development. If the city’s application succeeds, Palo Alto would join 74 other cities — including... The post Palo Alto seeks ‘pro-housing’ designation after resisting growth appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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According to San Jose Spotlight’s source item, Palo Alto seeks ‘pro-housing’ designation after resisting growth, Palo Alto is seeking to earn a pro-housing designation from the state of California this year, a label that would mark a major shift in the way the city has responded to growing regional housing needs amid significant resident pushback to new development. If the city’s application succeeds, Palo Alto would join 74 other cities — including… The post Palo Alto seeks ‘pro-housing’ designation after resisting growth appeared first on San José Spotlight .
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