Good answer, thank you. Given that parts of Northern CA already are out of water (Mendocino, for example) and other areas will run out this year without enough rain, even if YIMBY friendly, which comes first, the new hookups, or water (plants yet to be built/ag reduced/etc.)
My understanding is that other parts of CA are in for problems too given the massive fires up north which will have seriously reduced snowcaps which feed rivers. Which feed cities.
Serious question and concern. Would like both more building and more water or not to run dry.
I have been saying this all along and the purpose of SB9 is clearly stated in this article also:
The parcel subdivision provision of SB 9 has the potential to open up new financing options and wealth-building opportunities for low- and moderate-income homeowners.
Again, using the language of the left:
The SB9 will adversely affect poor and less affluent neighborhood. The blacks, minorities, and people of color will be disproportionately affected by SB9 as they will see their single family neighborhoods turn in to urban slums.
A large part of our water problem comes from our antiquated water right system. Farmers with senior rights have no incentives to conserve. So they flood their fields every year to grow sushi rice.
Many California farmers have water cut off, but a lucky few are immune to drought rules
A handful of districts supplying farmers including Gallagher are receiving nearly 2 million acre feet of water this drought year, enough to supply the city of Los Angeles for roughly four years. Their seniority is a function of the stateās complicated water rights system, which some experts say is ripe for reform as extreme drought magnifies the inequities within it.
Reform the water rights system and properly price the water so farmers are incentivized to conserve. Maybe they will think again before planting rice and almonds.
Basically, California is hitting the upper limit on natural resource like water and arable land. Looks like 39 million is the peak population. Likely to shed more if economy is not able to attract talent and add good jobs.
We have a choice. Encourage and coddle criminals and homelessness. Or let law abiding citizens keep more of their earnings and encourage employers builders and wealth creators with less regulations.
I always like to joke that I do more for affordable rentals than most BA cities.
Added 3 ADUās to my properties in past 3 years and another one coming in early 2022.
$1300 -1900 rents (the 1900 is 2 bedroom) and other 2 is one-bedroom. Of course Iām playing in less nice parts of Alameda County so itās nothing compared to you guys. Maybe Iām sick because Iām always dealing with headache money.
Yes! Nailed it on wasteful farmers. And Southern cities not conserving. Soā¦ being practical here. How realistic is it to expect Newsom/Cal Govāt to rein these ag and city water wasters in before we go dry with all this new building going on? Truly worried.
If Newsom had any brains heād find a way to deal with these farmers, they must not be a big voting block? Canāt understand why nothing ever happens.
Up north (Mendocino) hotels are literally asking guests to bring their own bottled water to bnbs. Itās gotten that bad and we have a weak la Nina forecast already for this winter.
Good news anywhere? thanks! Our water is in peril, fires this year have seriously hurt our snowcaps.
I have no idea why the Legislature and/or Newsom didnāt do anything for rein in people who waste literally tons of water. Water politics is complicated and farmers and ranchers have very powerful lobbies.
Hereās a good recent Economist article covering the fight over the Colorado River: https://archive.md/APLeZ
Agriculture uses up most of the water:
But cities only account for a fraction of water use on the Colorado. Irrigated agriculture slurps about 70% of the river each year.
Cities like Las Vegas are actually using less water while more people are moving in:
Perhaps no place is more spooked by Lake Meadās decline than the Las Vegas Valley, which gets 90% of its water from the nearby reservoir. That dependence has spurred innovation. All water that goes down a drain is recycled, according to snwa, and the city has ripped out grass in favour of desert landscaping. These measures, along with water restrictions and incentives, helped the valley cut water use by 23% since 2002 while adding about 800,000 residents. āPeople always assume that population growth and water consumption is more or less a one-to-one correlation,ā says Mr Entsminger. But āyou can add more people to the equation and simultaneously use less water.ā
Water is not a constraint to population growth, as long as we are cognizant of the situation and adapt to the new normal.
Separate families, mostly. The SFH would usually consist of one family unit usually with like cousins/uncles, aunts. I think the goal for my tenants is just finding an affordable place in a decent area. Nothing fancy.
Hmm Demographics? What is the right term, umm, working class folks? Restaurant workers, factory workers, construction workers, service/retail workers.
Remember though, I operate in the lower spectrum of the market unlike the others here. Iām primarily in San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Hayward, and average areas of Oakland.
As I always say, I deal with headache money. I donāt recommend it to others.
Both YIMBYās and NIMBYās sound extreme to me. Balance is the key.