While most everyone agrees that California needs more housing, the conversation often gets complicated when communities begin to discuss the how, where, and why of building more homes. And we know the state's housing crisis is not a problem that a single group or community can fix by themselves. It requires compromise, collaboration, and a shared vision to address many complex barriers.

The Institute for Local Government offers resources, case stories, programs, and customized training to help communities engage in authentic discussions about their housing needs, their land use and planning decisions, and environmental sustainability-related issues.