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San Diego Pushes Housing Density Amid Declining Rents

1/4/2026

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Mayor Advocates Density

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and advocates push to increase housing density in single-family neighborhoods.
The county Board of Supervisors plans a long-term zoning rewrite to enable this change.
Rent declines span six months, the first in 15 years, while home-sale prices edge down.
High construction costs and political resistance from community groups remain challenges.
Marin City launches a construction training program to develop hands-on skills and job placement.

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AMWU Demands Housing Reform

The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) calls for reforms to housing tax breaks.
They argue these breaks worsen inequality and propose phasing out the capital gains discount and abolishing negative gearing.
It would replace the home deposit scheme with renters investing part of their rent.
The push is backed by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, with Senate inquiry due March 17 as Labor Party faces July conference pressure.

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Mayor Advocates Density

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and advocates push to increase housing density in single-family neighborhoods.
The county Board of Supervisors plans a long-term zoning rewrite to enable this change.
Rent declines span six months, the first in 15 years, while home-sale prices edge down.
High construction costs and political resistance from community groups remain challenges.
Marin City launches a construction training program to develop hands-on skills and job placement.

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