San Francisco is about to get a major housing glow-up, and trust us, it’s gonna be epic. State Senator Scott Wiener’s latest bill, SB 79, is basically the housing equivalent of a mic drop – promising to transform single-family neighborhoods near transit stops into multi-story housing havens.

The drama? Labor unions and housing activists have been in an epic standoff, but they just struck a game-changing deal. By allowing developers to build up to six stories near major public transit routes, California is basically saying “goodbye” to restrictive zoning and “hello” to affordable housing possibilities.

The Union Power Move

The State Building and Construction Trades Council just pulled a power move that’ll make Silicon Valley negotiators look amateur. They agreed to support the bill in exchange for guaranteed union labor on certain projects. Translation: workers get jobs, developers get to build, and renters get a chance at actually affording a place to live in the Bay Area.

Why This Matters

For anyone who’s ever scrolled Zillow and felt their soul leave their body after seeing housing prices, this is potentially revolutionary. The bill essentially tells local governments “we’re doing this whether you like it or not” – which is honestly the energy we need right now.

The Political Chess Game

Wiener, who’s been pushing similar legislation for years, is basically the housing policy equivalent of a persistent startup founder. He’s not taking no for an answer, and this time, it looks like he might actually succeed. The bill still needs to pass the Assembly and get Newsom’s signature, but momentum is looking strong.

Stay tuned, Bay Area – your neighborhood might look very different, very soon.