Gavin Newsom: “59% increase in housing construction, 57% decrease in the…”

“We're getting rid of the red tape substantively. That's an old talking point now because we have proof points that suggest differently. 59% increase in housing construction, 57% decrease in the time to getting permits. That's real. That's the receipt on the substance. Three and a half million units now planned and in the pipeline doubling of the legal mandate under the housing element and the arena goals, a housing accountability unit driving reforms and compelling localism.” (37:52–37:58)

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