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Councilmember outlines rezoning and rising homelessness as Goleta pursues prevention and affordable units
Summary
Councilmember Stuart Casden told the State of the City that state‑directed rezoning requires Goleta to accommodate 1,837 new units, county actions added capacity nearby, and the city faces a rising homelessness count (217 in 2025). The council emphasized prevention, incentives and voluntary developer contributions to secure affordable units.
Councilmember Stuart Casden addressed housing and homelessness as the central challenge for many Goleta residents, saying the city complied with state direction to identify land for 1,837 new housing units while nearby county rezoning created capacity for an additional 3,834 units in adjacent areas. Casden stressed two main challenges: ensuring new housing is compatible with existing neighborhoods and securing units that…
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