Yes to Housing.
No to Corporate Giveaways.
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.’
📢 Your Voice Matters! Email or call your CA State Representative. Help us Save California.
📢 Your Voice Matters! Email or call your CA State Representative. Help us Save California.
SB 79: Assembly Amendments Deepen State Overreach
Updated June 16 – Rehearing July 2
California’s SB 79 just got amended—again—but the core message stays the same: less local control, more developer giveaways.
🛑 What’s happening?
The California Assembly made changes on June 16 that expand state power over how cities grow near transit—even if the transit isn’t built yet.
🔍 Key Issues:
More State Control: The housing department (HCD) gets stronger authority to dictate how cities plan, overriding local input.
Weakened Environmental Protections: Vague language now clouds environmental review, raising red flags for community safety and transparency.
Developers Win, Transit Doesn’t: The bill claims to support public transit, but the benefits go to private developers—not the agencies that actually run buses and trains.
Still the Same Core Problems: Up to 95-foot towers, minimal affordability (as low as 5%), and no guaranteed transit service—all still in the bill.
🏘️ Why You Should Care
SB 79 forces cities to accept luxury housing near potential future transit, ignoring infrastructure, affordability, or community voices. It’s a top-down approach that weakens smart, locally driven planning.
📣 Take Action
Learn more, spread the word, and urge your local representatives to stand up for thoughtful, community-centered development—not a one-size-fits-all developer plan.
👉 Don’t let SB 79 become law without a fight.
Current Projects
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Stop the Turquoise Tower: Protect Our Coastline
A proposed 23-story high-rise at 970 Turquoise Street in Pacific Beach highlights unchecked development prioritizing profit over community needs. With 210+ units, only 5 are for very low-income families, and 5 for moderate-income* families.
Located on a congested two-lane evacuation route operating at 400% over capacity, this project lacks required infrastructure upgrades, shifting the burden onto taxpayers. If approved, it could set a dangerous precedent for high-rise expansion along the coast, threatening equitable beach access.
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City of San Diego Bonus ADU Reform
On Monday, June 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM, the San Diego City Council will vote on significant amendments to the city's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations, including changes to the ADU Home Density Bonus Program.
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SB 79: A Threat to Local Control and Community Stability
California’s latest housing bill would override local zoning to force dense developments into established neighborhoods — with no requirement for affordability, no meaningful local input, and no guarantee of infrastructure readiness.
NFABC supports smart, balanced growth — not one-size-fits-all mandates from Sacramento.
What We’re Fighting For
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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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