The California housing crisis has spurred inventive solutions to tackle the acute shortage of homes. In a groundbreaking move, the state has set aside a substantial sum of $50 million in its budget to offer homeowners a $40,000 incentive to construct tiny homes...
Category: SB 9 and ADU
AB2011: Transforming California’s Commercial Landscape into Residential Havens
The California housing crisis has ignited a call for innovative solutions to address the ever-growing demand for housing. Assembly Bill 2011 (AB2011) emerges as a beacon of hope, aiming to reshape the real estate scene by allowing commercial properties to be...
Higher Densities: Unlocking the Potential of Assembly Bill 2334
In the dynamic realm of urban development, Assembly Bill 2334 (AB2334) emerges as a beacon of change, offering a promising path towards reshaping our communities. AB2334 brings forth a host of innovative changes to the State Density Bonus Law, particularly in the...
Why Increasing Density is Better for Los Angeles Than Sprawl
Why Increasing Density is Better for Los Angeles Than Sprawl The city of Los Angeles, California, has been grappling with the challenge of balancing its rapid growth with its limited land resources for many years. As the population continues to rise, the city's...
The Evolution of Housing in California: A Century of Change from 1900 to Today
The Evolution of Housing in California: A Century of Change from 1900 to Today California has a rich history of housing that has evolved significantly over the past century. From the early 1900s to today, the state's housing landscape has been shaped by a range...
The Impact of Zoning Laws on Urban Development: A Comparison of Los Angeles and New York
The Impact of Zoning Laws on Urban Development: A Comparison of Los Angeles and New York Zoning laws play a significant role in shaping how cities are built, impacting everything from the density of housing to the availability of public spaces. In this blog post, we...
Developers Can Take Advantage of ADU Laws
Developers Can Take Advantage of ADU Laws The addition of new housing units in West Hollywood through the use of ADU law is a positive development that should be welcomed by all. The ADU law, which allows property owners to build additional housing units on their...
ADUs and why they could be a good option for homes
ADUs and why they could be a good option for homes Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are becoming an increasingly popular option for homeowners who want to add additional living space to their property. ADUs, also known as granny flats, in-law units, or backyard...
California’s Housing Crisis
California's Housing Crisis California has long been known for its high cost of living and housing prices, and the need for affordable housing in the state has been on the rise for decades. According to the California Housing Partnership, California has a shortage of...
What is SB9 ?
What is SB9 ? Senate Bill 9 (SB9) is a new housing law in California that has generated a lot of buzz since its passage in September 2021. The bill aims to address California's housing crisis by allowing homeowners to build up to two additional units on their...
Utilizing California’s State Housing Bills to Combat the Housing Crisis
Utilizing California's State Housing Bills to Combat the Housing Crisis The rising need for housing has become a pressing issue in California, with skyrocketing housing costs and limited affordable housing options for low and middle-income families. However, the good...
Los Angeles Mobility and Public Transit Updates
Los Angeles Mobility and Public Transit Updates Mobility Plan 2035 Growing population, increased development, and a commitment to host the 2028 Summer Olympics has led to many Los Angeles lawmakers to push for a modernized transportation system. The current system...
Wefunder Community Round 2023
Wefunder Community Round 2023 Last year, we made the decision to close our funding round early following the passage of California Senate Bill 9. We acknowledged that this was a radical housing bill that would allow for the construction of up to four units onsix...
Why We Decided To Raise Our Seed Round on WeFunder
We are Alexander Irvine and John Jung — the proud co-founders of Brick Work. Over two years ago we decided to work together to…