Housing Density Bill Could Bring More High-Rises to 7 California Cities

As someone who’s watched San Diego’s skyline evolve over three decades, I find the proposed bill allowing residential buildings up to 450 feet in seven major California cities—each with transit access and over 400,000 residents—particularly significant. The aim is ambitious: creating the density needed to support 2.5 million new homes by 2030. For those of us who’ve built our lives and careers helping people navigate change, it’s a pivotal moment. Higher-density living near transit can offer new opportunities, but also brings questions about neighborhood character, affordability, and what home means in a rapidly growing city. Having started in real estate in 1991, I’ve seen firsthand how policy decisions shape local communities—and how important it is to approach these transitions with both business acumen and a sense of advocacy. As San Diego and its sister cities consider the future, my focus remains on helping clients understand what these changes could mean for their real estate journey.