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Illustration of single-story beige house with garage, driveway, and autumn landscaping.
By Allyson Moore • October 20, 2026
Blog 4 in our series. In this article we look at hardening your home against fire - what works, what’s required, and what’s new.
New CA home construction in wildfire prone area, with a sign 'CWUIC Wildfire-Resistant Construction'
By Allyson Moore • September 23, 2026
In post 3 , we're dig into what actually changed in the rules. As of Jan 1, 2026, the rulebook has a new name, a new home, and a few genuine new requirements.
Image  of artist impression of Northern California Bay Area wildfires
By Allyson Moore • August 6, 2026
The California FHSZ maps have been updated. The result? Over a million additional acres have been reclassified into High or Very High hazard zones. Learn more.
New codes Califrnian Wildfires and  ho wit affects architects
By Allyson Moore • July 8, 2026
We’re launching this blog series on the California fire landscape: what’s changed, what it means for you, and how to stay ahead of it. Read more.
SB 79 - The Transit Housing Law That’s Changing the Game for California Developers
By Allyson Moore • June 9, 2026
SB 79, signed into law in Oct 2025, takes effect July 2026. If your property is near a major transit stop, the rules just changed significantly in your favor.
Image of a Northern Californian suburb. We're Back with a recap of our 2025 blog series
By Allyson Moore • May 12, 2026
Before we dive into what's coming next, we thought it would be helpful to recap the key topics we covered recently in our blog series.
The Greenwood & M Team Xmas photo
By Allyson Moore • December 16, 2025
How Greenwood & Moore Saved Santa's Jingle Hooves Barn. A North Pole Tale of Lot Splits, Reindeer Parking, and Holiday-Ready Engineering
SB-1123 reform making infll development faster and easier.
By Allyson Moore • November 21, 2025
Senate Bill 1123 may be one of the most impactful yet. This law expanded the state’s “starter home” reforms to make “Infill Development” faster and easier.
SB 9 Without a Lot Split. 2 homes on one lot - no lot split required.
By Allyson Moore • October 28, 2025
What if we told you that you can unlock many of SB 9’s benefits without subdividing your property at all? SB 9 Without a Lot Split. Learn more!
A Closer Look at SB 9 vs. Traditional Land Subdivision
By Allyson Moore • August 6, 2025
How Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) compares to the traditional land subdivision process. Understand the distinctions between these two pathways and make an informed decision
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