CEQA Reform

Jerry Meral on The Potential for CEQA Reform Post-UC Berkeley Case

TPR turned to an expert in the field, Jerry Meral, to opine on the outcome of the Berkeley case and what is next in store for CEQA.

Hernandez: San Francisco VMT Implementation Avoids CEQA Litigation Unlike Potential OPR Reform

Jennifer Hernandez discusses the importance of San Francisco's local adoption of VMT and possible issues with the upcoming implementation of the metric statewide.

New CEQA Study Reveals Widespread Abuse of Legal Process by ‘Non-Environmentalists’

Jennifer Hernandez summarizes findings of litigation abuse and proposes reforms.

Former Ventura City Manager Rick Cole Examines CEQA Reform

Former Ventura City Manager Rick Cole defends CEQA against both those who would reform it, and those defending it in its current state, suggesting misinterpretation of the act and the procedures developed in response have twisted CEQA in opposition of the very projects that share its goals of sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Gov.'s OPR Director Articulates State's Smart Growth Agenda