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Appealing for Local Control and Spatial Inequality: Reforming Governance and Development Rationalities in Southern California

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Several limitations have thwarted the implementation of California housing law for over fifty years. This paper sheds light on the evolution of municipal-state relations at a period of reform by analyzing the contentious implementation of state housing law in Orange County, California, a region of concentrated affluence. Systemic privilege has historically allowed some jurisdictions to influence decision-making at higher levels, skewing housing policy and planning outcomes. Nonetheless, and despite contention between different government levels and localities, the leverage of reactionary local politics is weakening.

Source: Journal of Planning Education and Research

DOI: 10.1177/0739456x241288503

Author: Alejandra Reyes

Institution: University of California, Irvine

Language: English

Topic: Urban Planning and Governance

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,700