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Can San Francisco Build Its Way Out of the Housing Crisis?

Can San Francisco Build Its Way Out of the Housing Crisis?

Update: 2025-10-28
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California is under pressure to build more homes — fast. In response to the state's housing mandates, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is pushing a major plan to upzone parts of the city's north and west sides, allowing for tens of thousands of new homes. But some residents are concerned that housing changes will do more harm than good.


Scott and Marisa talk to Jason Elliott, former housing advisor to Gov. Gavin Newsom and now president of Versus Solutions, about what's driving the state's housing mandates and how upzoning could reshape San Francisco.


Plus, they discuss California's legislation on artificial intelligence and how the government should regulate AI.


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Can San Francisco Build Its Way Out of the Housing Crisis?

Can San Francisco Build Its Way Out of the Housing Crisis?

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