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Yes to Housing.
No to Corporate Giveaways.

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We believe in building homes that families can afford—without displacing communities or bypassing local voices.

Who we are.

Neighbors for A Better California (NFABC) is a grassroots coalition fighting for responsible housing policies across California.

We support building more homes—just not at any cost. Californians deserve housing that’s affordable, sustainable, and rooted in community—not a giveaway to corporate developers under the false banner of ‘abundance.’

🚨 URGENT: Stop SB 79 – Take Action Today! 🚨

🚨 URGENT: Stop SB 79 – Take Action Today! 🚨

SB 79 is moving quickly through the Legislature. After landing in the Suspense File, it may be released this Friday and head to a floor vote next week. Sacramento wrote this bill so loosely that no community is safe from its reach. It overrides local safety, affordability, and infrastructure planning, giving developers a blank check to build on “phantom transit” and even in wildfire zones.

👉 We need your voice. Call, email, and write your Assemblymember and urge them to VOTE NO on SB 79.

NFABC Rally SB 79 Turquoise Tower

  • Group of people participating in a protest march advocating for coastal preservation and opposing high-rise skyscrapers and the construction of homes; some participants hold signs including 'Preserve Coastal character' and 'Homes Not High Rises'.
  • Group of five protesters with a dog, holding signs opposing profit from Pacific Beach and criticizing towers and greed.
  • A woman is speaking to a group of young people wearing yellow shirts, standing outside on the sidewalk next to a yellow building with a striped awning.
  • Crowd gathered outdoors watching a speaker on a small stage with banners, during a protest or rally in a parking lot area, with residential buildings in the background.
  • A crowd of protesters gathered in front of a building with signs and banners, protesting against the tower at Sacramento's Tower Theater, with some signs saying "STOP THE 23 STORY TOWER" and others with messages like "NO TO TOWER" and "NOT WHAT WE NEED."
  • Young girl holding a sign that says 'Sell to families, not developers' at a protest or rally, with a diverse crowd of people in the background.
  • Neighbors for a Better California's mission

  • Neighbors for a Better California's vision

Current Projects

  • A tall modern apartment building near the beach, surrounded by smaller houses in a coastal residential area.

    Stop the Turquoise Tower: Protect Our Coastline

    The proposed 23-story Turquoise Tower in Pacific Beach has sparked widespread backlash — and rightfully so.

    Pushed under the guise of "transit-oriented development," this project would tower over a coastal neighborhood known for its low-rise charm and walkability. It’s being made possible by stacking state density bonus laws, transit loopholes, and weak local oversight.

    Even YIMBY groups admit this tower goes too far — and when NFABC and YIMBYs agree, you know it’s bad.

    Why It Matters:
    This project sets a dangerous precedent for future high-rises in beach neighborhoods.

    It leverages bonus laws tied to “planned” transit stops that may never materialize.

    Once it’s built, there’s no undoing it.

    What’s Next?
    The project is under City review.

    NFABC is demanding transparency, honest environmental review, and a return to neighborhood-centered planning.

    Stop The Tower
  • Multiple residential buildings in varying stages of construction, with some houses already built and others with wooden frames and scaffolding, in a neighborhood with trees, parked cars, and a curved street.

    City of San Diego Bonus ADU Reform

    The City of San Diego has quietly expanded its Bonus ADU program, allowing developers and homeowners to build multiple accessory units on a single lot — far beyond what was originally intended.

    By stacking state density bonus laws with local incentives, the City has opened the door for mini apartment complexes in single-family neighborhoods, often without parking requirements or adequate infrastructure planning.

    This is no longer about a "granny flat." It’s about maximizing density by-right — without real community input.

    What’s Next?
    Legal challenges may emerge as NFABC pushes back against the abuse of state density laws.

    Policy adjustments could be proposed at the City level — but only if residents speak up.

    NFABC will continue to monitor the issue and work with neighborhood groups to demand transparency, local control, and smart planning.

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    SB 79: A Threat to Local Control and Community Stability

    SB 79 is making its way through the California Legislature, and it's one of the most aggressive housing bills we’ve seen. If passed, it would strip cities of zoning authority, allowing developers to override local rules using stacked density bonuses, height waivers, and transit loopholes — even for imaginary or unfunded transit stops.

    SB 79 is not about solving homelessness or affordable housing — it’s about eliminating local control and fast-tracking high-rises in established neighborhoods.

    What’s Next?
    The bill is moving to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, where it could advance quietly.

    If approved, cities like San Diego will face legal and political pressure to rubber-stamp massive projects, no matter the neighborhood.

    NFABC will continue to rally opposition, engage with lawmakers, and demand accountability from City Hall — including Mayor Todd Gloria, who publicly supports this bill.

    Learn About SB 79

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What We’re Fighting For

  • Fair Housing Policy

    NFABC is fighting for transparent, equitable housing laws that serve real communities.

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  • Human-Scaled Development

    NFABC is advocating for housing that uplifts neighborhoods, not overwhelms them.

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  • Resilient, Connected Communitites

    Building cities that balance growth with livability, safety, and sustainability is NFABC’s priority.

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