SB 79 is a landmark win for California’s pro-housing movement—an ambitious, well-calibrated policy that combines zoning reform, affordability requirements, and transit-oriented development in a way that’s both bold and pragmatic. This post does an excellent job cutting through the noise to explain the what, where, and how of the bill, especially the thoughtful distinctions between Tier 1 and Tier 2 zones, the phased implementation, and the optional "Eckhouse Plans" that let cities customize density while meeting statewide goals. It’s encouraging to see legislation that balances urgency with flexibility, and even more encouraging to see it explained so clearly.