Jordan Grimes
@cafedujord.bsky.social
Housing 🏠 + transit 🚎 + climate 🌎
President: Peninsula Young Democrats
Lead Member: Peninsula for Everyone
Work: Greenbelt Alliance
Good opinions mine, bad opinions someone else's. YIMBY.
President: Peninsula Young Democrats
Lead Member: Peninsula for Everyone
Work: Greenbelt Alliance
Good opinions mine, bad opinions someone else's. YIMBY.
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Los Angeles city attorney has outlined her legal attack on SB 79, the high-profile bill to allow dense housing near mass transit. She's planning to make a claim to an obscure state commission to reimburse the city for $2b+ in costs. For subscribers: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
POLITICO Pro: Los Angeles city attorney plans legal attack on new state housing law
Representatives for City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto told a housing group she's planning to challenge Senate Bill 79 through an obscure state commission.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Los Angeles city attorney has outlined her legal attack on SB 79, the high-profile bill to allow dense housing near mass transit. She's planning to make a claim to an obscure state commission to reimburse the city for $2b+ in costs. For subscribers: subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
So, the gist: the LA City Attorney’s office is claiming that new housing built under SB79 will cost LA *billions* of dollars and is demanding the state reimburse them.
Apparently property taxes or impact fees don’t count.
Apparently property taxes or impact fees don’t count.
Happy Wednesday, folks! I’m spending my evening at a meeting of California NIMBY group Our Neighborhood Voices.
The topic? How to stop state housing bill SB79, which was signed into law, from actually being implemented!
The big draw is the special guest: the LA City Attorney's office. Yikes! 🧵
The topic? How to stop state housing bill SB79, which was signed into law, from actually being implemented!
The big draw is the special guest: the LA City Attorney's office. Yikes! 🧵
December 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
So, the gist: the LA City Attorney’s office is claiming that new housing built under SB79 will cost LA *billions* of dollars and is demanding the state reimburse them.
Apparently property taxes or impact fees don’t count.
Apparently property taxes or impact fees don’t count.
Happy Wednesday, folks! I’m spending my evening at a meeting of California NIMBY group Our Neighborhood Voices.
The topic? How to stop state housing bill SB79, which was signed into law, from actually being implemented!
The big draw is the special guest: the LA City Attorney's office. Yikes! 🧵
The topic? How to stop state housing bill SB79, which was signed into law, from actually being implemented!
The big draw is the special guest: the LA City Attorney's office. Yikes! 🧵
December 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Happy Wednesday, folks! I’m spending my evening at a meeting of California NIMBY group Our Neighborhood Voices.
The topic? How to stop state housing bill SB79, which was signed into law, from actually being implemented!
The big draw is the special guest: the LA City Attorney's office. Yikes! 🧵
The topic? How to stop state housing bill SB79, which was signed into law, from actually being implemented!
The big draw is the special guest: the LA City Attorney's office. Yikes! 🧵
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we're really going to have to have some tough conversations about home insurance as climate change worsens and i don't know if city and state governments are equipped for it
This is what passes for progressivism and climate policy in California. Jane Kim’s answer for elevated fire risk and actuarial risk? Put it on the public dime. Urban renters should bail out well to do exurban property owners and landlords in fire zones. FAIR plan is already a ticking time bomb!
December 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
we're really going to have to have some tough conversations about home insurance as climate change worsens and i don't know if city and state governments are equipped for it
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New research finds that car touchscreens are so distracting that they induce "significant performance degradation" among drivers.
Meanwhile, in-vehicle touchscreens remain completely unregulated in the US.
doi.org/10.1145/3746...
Meanwhile, in-vehicle touchscreens remain completely unregulated in the US.
doi.org/10.1145/3746...
December 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
New research finds that car touchscreens are so distracting that they induce "significant performance degradation" among drivers.
Meanwhile, in-vehicle touchscreens remain completely unregulated in the US.
doi.org/10.1145/3746...
Meanwhile, in-vehicle touchscreens remain completely unregulated in the US.
doi.org/10.1145/3746...
The Marina District is one of the wealthiest areas in San Francisco.
It's incredibly damning that the self-proclaimed "progressive" candidate in the congressional race opposes the redevelopment of a Safeway into a 25 story apartment building, and claims that it will "destroy" the neighborhood.
It's incredibly damning that the self-proclaimed "progressive" candidate in the congressional race opposes the redevelopment of a Safeway into a 25 story apartment building, and claims that it will "destroy" the neighborhood.
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Marina District is one of the wealthiest areas in San Francisco.
It's incredibly damning that the self-proclaimed "progressive" candidate in the congressional race opposes the redevelopment of a Safeway into a 25 story apartment building, and claims that it will "destroy" the neighborhood.
It's incredibly damning that the self-proclaimed "progressive" candidate in the congressional race opposes the redevelopment of a Safeway into a 25 story apartment building, and claims that it will "destroy" the neighborhood.
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“Drunk and drugged driving is now so common in car-centric California that drivers routinely rack up four, five, six DUIs. One woman in Fresno just got her 16th.”
California has some of the weakest DUI laws in the nation. Here, DUI-related deaths have been rising more than twice as fast as the rest of the country.
But this fall, a state bill to strengthen DUI penalties was gutted at the last minute. calmatters.org/investigatio...
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But this fall, a state bill to strengthen DUI penalties was gutted at the last minute. calmatters.org/investigatio...
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15 DUIs, still driving: California's failure to take repeat drunk drivers off the road
As alcohol-related roadway deaths spike across the state, a CalMatters investigation finds California has some of the weakest DUI laws in the country.
calmatters.org
December 12, 2025 at 12:36 AM
“Drunk and drugged driving is now so common in car-centric California that drivers routinely rack up four, five, six DUIs. One woman in Fresno just got her 16th.”
This happened in my city last week.
Since it seems like the entire world is obsessing over the potential dangers of teens riding ebikes lately, I feel like a reminder is in order: drivers are far and away the greatest threat to your kid and everyone else on the road, and always will be.
Since it seems like the entire world is obsessing over the potential dangers of teens riding ebikes lately, I feel like a reminder is in order: drivers are far and away the greatest threat to your kid and everyone else on the road, and always will be.
December 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
This happened in my city last week.
Since it seems like the entire world is obsessing over the potential dangers of teens riding ebikes lately, I feel like a reminder is in order: drivers are far and away the greatest threat to your kid and everyone else on the road, and always will be.
Since it seems like the entire world is obsessing over the potential dangers of teens riding ebikes lately, I feel like a reminder is in order: drivers are far and away the greatest threat to your kid and everyone else on the road, and always will be.
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Every now and again, I like to repost this. Single Family and prohibition of mixed use (proprietors living above businesses) were invented in California and aimed at restricting Asian Americans. It's indefensible
www.kqed.org/news/1184054...
www.kqed.org/news/1184054...
The Racist History of Single-Family Home Zoning | KQED
When single-family zoning got its start, it was about more than separating homes from apartments, it was about separating white families from everyone else.
www.kqed.org
December 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Every now and again, I like to repost this. Single Family and prohibition of mixed use (proprietors living above businesses) were invented in California and aimed at restricting Asian Americans. It's indefensible
www.kqed.org/news/1184054...
www.kqed.org/news/1184054...
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At 398 units I believe this would be the largest subsidized housing project in Bay Area history excluding World War 2.
sfyimby.com/2025/12/meet...
sfyimby.com/2025/12/meet...
Meeting Today For 23-Story Affordable Housing in Mission Bay, San Francisco - San Francisco YIMBY
The San Francisco Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans today for the Mission Bay Block 4 affordable housing project in Mission Bay...
sfyimby.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:24 AM
At 398 units I believe this would be the largest subsidized housing project in Bay Area history excluding World War 2.
sfyimby.com/2025/12/meet...
sfyimby.com/2025/12/meet...
This video of complaints about the proposal to add a 25 story apartment building atop the Marina Safeway in San Francisco is so, so good.
My personal favorite bit: when the reporter says that “they say the wealthy neighborhood doesn’t need gentrification.” Incredible moment.
My personal favorite bit: when the reporter says that “they say the wealthy neighborhood doesn’t need gentrification.” Incredible moment.
December 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This video of complaints about the proposal to add a 25 story apartment building atop the Marina Safeway in San Francisco is so, so good.
My personal favorite bit: when the reporter says that “they say the wealthy neighborhood doesn’t need gentrification.” Incredible moment.
My personal favorite bit: when the reporter says that “they say the wealthy neighborhood doesn’t need gentrification.” Incredible moment.
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East Bay for Everyone, as co-host with Livable Communities Initiative, is proud to announce the winners of the National Single Stair Design Competition:
www.singlestair.com
www.singlestair.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
East Bay for Everyone, as co-host with Livable Communities Initiative, is proud to announce the winners of the National Single Stair Design Competition:
www.singlestair.com
www.singlestair.com
My introduction to the housing supply crisis: in early 2016, my girlfriend and I applied for a garden studio in Lower Haight for $2,200/mo. The open house had 50+ people, and there was a bidding war. We offered $2.5k/mo and 4 months rent up front. We didn't get it.
sfstandard.com/2025/12/08/s...
sfstandard.com/2025/12/08/s...
Even rentals in San Francisco have bidding wars
Experts say a “douchey” practice widespread in New York is increasingly common here in the wake of the AI boom.
sfstandard.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
My introduction to the housing supply crisis: in early 2016, my girlfriend and I applied for a garden studio in Lower Haight for $2,200/mo. The open house had 50+ people, and there was a bidding war. We offered $2.5k/mo and 4 months rent up front. We didn't get it.
sfstandard.com/2025/12/08/s...
sfstandard.com/2025/12/08/s...
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Look, I think we should do both but gotta say Dean is 100% right here. Folks definitely should not shirk at putting more homes in the Marina of all places
“Both Sherrill and Mayor Daniel Lurie, who each have strong support in the YIMBY community, blasted the proposal”
Mayor backs building luxury towers on Safeway lot to gentrify the Fillmore but not luxury towers on the Safeway lot in the Marina. What could possibly account for the difference?
Mayor backs building luxury towers on Safeway lot to gentrify the Fillmore but not luxury towers on the Safeway lot in the Marina. What could possibly account for the difference?
Marina’s reaction to Safeway tower plans: ‘Along comes this behemoth right on the waterfront’
Plans to put a 25-story apartment complex on San Francisco’s Marina district sparked concerts about a future where the city’s waterfront is ringed by tall housing structures.
www.sfchronicle.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Look, I think we should do both but gotta say Dean is 100% right here. Folks definitely should not shirk at putting more homes in the Marina of all places
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There's probably a better way to word it, but the Democratic Party's motto for 2026 and beyond should be "Reconstruction 2.0" and the first move should be a new version of the Klan Act that puts Trumpism in the cross-hairs.
We Should Have Finished Reconstruction: A Brief History Of American Politics, 1865-2025
While the outcome should be clear from the plain text of the Constitution, the central project of this court and Administration, together, is to nullify the reconstruction amendments
December 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
There's probably a better way to word it, but the Democratic Party's motto for 2026 and beyond should be "Reconstruction 2.0" and the first move should be a new version of the Klan Act that puts Trumpism in the cross-hairs.
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*clears throat* California Forever is a freeway widening project. thank you for coming to my Ted talk
December 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
*clears throat* California Forever is a freeway widening project. thank you for coming to my Ted talk
Wow! Wealthy homeowner groups in San Francisco suing under the California Environmental Quality Act to try to stop a major citywide rezoning to create new multifamily housing? Who could have seen this coming?!
December 6, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Wow! Wealthy homeowner groups in San Francisco suing under the California Environmental Quality Act to try to stop a major citywide rezoning to create new multifamily housing? Who could have seen this coming?!
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This chart says everything about city planning. 40% of Seattle’s multifamily zones are next to a highway.
December 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
This chart says everything about city planning. 40% of Seattle’s multifamily zones are next to a highway.
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Our infrastructure isn’t ready for what’s coming.
The Bay took over the highway during this morning's #KingTides in Marin.
December 5, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Our infrastructure isn’t ready for what’s coming.
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Anyone who thinks height limits, setbacks, lot coverage, design standards, or stairway/elevator regulations, etc., aren't "zoning" is lost in the sauce.
Fernando is the real deal. Some of you probably read that quote and thought, “left NIMBY” and tuned out. You’re the one who needs to read it most! It can be comforting to think some zoning tweaks are all we have to do and we’re good, no need for deeper, harder changes. But that’s a road to nowhere.
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Anyone who thinks height limits, setbacks, lot coverage, design standards, or stairway/elevator regulations, etc., aren't "zoning" is lost in the sauce.
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Family Zoning passes the first reading 7-4 at the Board of Supervisors. I've legit been working on this for 3 years. LET'S FUCKING GO.
If you showed up at a hearing, sent a letter, told your friends, or organized to make this happen, THANK YOU
If you showed up at a hearing, sent a letter, told your friends, or organized to make this happen, THANK YOU
December 3, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Family Zoning passes the first reading 7-4 at the Board of Supervisors. I've legit been working on this for 3 years. LET'S FUCKING GO.
If you showed up at a hearing, sent a letter, told your friends, or organized to make this happen, THANK YOU
If you showed up at a hearing, sent a letter, told your friends, or organized to make this happen, THANK YOU
In 1978, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors downzoned the city, banning multifamily homes in many areas and sparking a decades-long affordability crisis.
47 years later, on a 7–4 vote, they passed the Family Zoning Plan to finally begin to undo that mistake.
The times, they are a-changin’!
47 years later, on a 7–4 vote, they passed the Family Zoning Plan to finally begin to undo that mistake.
The times, they are a-changin’!
December 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
In 1978, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors downzoned the city, banning multifamily homes in many areas and sparking a decades-long affordability crisis.
47 years later, on a 7–4 vote, they passed the Family Zoning Plan to finally begin to undo that mistake.
The times, they are a-changin’!
47 years later, on a 7–4 vote, they passed the Family Zoning Plan to finally begin to undo that mistake.
The times, they are a-changin’!
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Wild to see the defences of this project, which aims to build a city of 400,000 in the middle of nowhere.
This has never worked and plainly is not going to work. The site has no economic or spatial logic other than that of a distant suburb.
This has never worked and plainly is not going to work. The site has no economic or spatial logic other than that of a distant suburb.
My op-ed w/ Ed Glaeser in today's @latimes.com argues that CA needs a state-level permitting framework for housing projects of statewide significance, like
@caforever.bsky.social.
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www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
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www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
Contributor: Clear a path for sweeping urban experiments such as California Forever
As some states have tried with clean energy projects, California should empower a state official to approve important large developments without giving counties and cities a veto.
www.latimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Wild to see the defences of this project, which aims to build a city of 400,000 in the middle of nowhere.
This has never worked and plainly is not going to work. The site has no economic or spatial logic other than that of a distant suburb.
This has never worked and plainly is not going to work. The site has no economic or spatial logic other than that of a distant suburb.
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I’m confused what makes this project more special than any other greenfield project (save the fact it’s financed by people like Marc Andreesen)
My op-ed w/ Ed Glaeser in today's @latimes.com argues that CA needs a state-level permitting framework for housing projects of statewide significance, like
@caforever.bsky.social.
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www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
@caforever.bsky.social.
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www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
Contributor: Clear a path for sweeping urban experiments such as California Forever
As some states have tried with clean energy projects, California should empower a state official to approve important large developments without giving counties and cities a veto.
www.latimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I’m confused what makes this project more special than any other greenfield project (save the fact it’s financed by people like Marc Andreesen)
If you read the story, the actual culprits here are big agribusinesses contaminating the groundwater through nitrates in their fertilizers. That's where the cancer is coming from.
Insane that the headline and this piece essentially let them completely off the hook!
Insane that the headline and this piece essentially let them completely off the hook!
It’s so wild how the wealthy are destroying the Amazon that potentially has the cure for all the cancers in favor of an Amazon that’s creating new types of cancers
December 1, 2025 at 5:48 AM
If you read the story, the actual culprits here are big agribusinesses contaminating the groundwater through nitrates in their fertilizers. That's where the cancer is coming from.
Insane that the headline and this piece essentially let them completely off the hook!
Insane that the headline and this piece essentially let them completely off the hook!