Lafayette locals treasure their peaceful Bay Area suburb for its safe family-friendly environment, beautiful hiking trails, excellent public schools, and easy commute to San Francisco. Though not exactly a tourist destination, those who find themselves in the area enjoy having a picnic at the local reservoir, hiking the trails at Briones Regional Park, and admiring artwork at the Bedford Gallery. As is common in Contra Costa County, homes are very expensive. SB 9 has the potential to add smaller, naturally affordable homes to help reduce competition and make homeownership more achievable for middle-income residents.