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KQED: Bill Authorizing BART to Develop Housing at Stations Passes, Awaits Governor's Signature

The California Senate passed a bill last week to allow BART to develop housing on station parking lots it owns throughout the Bay Area. Supporters of AB 2923 say it could generate up to 20,000 residential units and alleviate commuter traffic. But opponents say the bill overreaches and robs cities of the power to make land-use decisions. Governor Brown has until September 30 to approve or veto the measure. We take up the debate. LISTEN HERE