Aaron Ekhouse, the Local and Regional Policy Program Director for California YIMBY, returns to discuss SB 79, California's landmark transit-oriented housing upzoning bill, passed in 2025 after eight years of legislative attempts. The law requires certain jurisdictions to allow mid-rise apartment buildings (typically 4-7 stories) near major transit stops.

Sibley and guest Aaron Ekhouse, the Local and Regional Policy Program Director, California YIMBY dissect California's groundbreaking new CEQA exemption for infill housing development. This legislation represents a major shift in how California approaches environmental review for dense, climate-smart housing projects in urban areas.

Sibley meets with Clay Toombs, Senior Development Manager at Workbench, to discuss SB-330 pre-applications. We talk about what submitting the application really means, our top tips for getting it right and when to resubmit one.

The Infill Insiders break down the highly complex process of infill housing development in California. Hosted by Sibley Simon, Workbench principal and impact development executive.