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Economist Warns East Bay Is Squandering a ‘Golden Opportunity’ as Region Stalls on Housing and Growth

February 26, 20263 Mins read518
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Dr. Chris Thornberg of Beacon Economics says the East Bay's wealth and natural assets are being held back by regulatory paralysis and misplaced policy priorities. The East Bay remains one of the wealthiest regions in the United States, yet a failure to embrace housing construction and streamline development is leaving the area economically stagnant, according […]

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