Housing
LA Announces Expansion to Adaptive Reuse Program
The Los Angeles Department of City Planning has announced its new adaptive reuse program to address the city’s housing needs.
Read MoreLA City Council Passes Proposals to Bring 135,000 Housing Units to Region
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved two new zoning plans to bring 135,000 new housing units to the region by 2040.
Read MoreL.A. County Loses 90,000 in Population
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Los Angeles County lost 90,000 in population in 2022.
Read MoreGov. Gavin Newsom puts CEQA Reform on his Agenda
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he will work towards reforming CEQA this year following a court case over UC Berkeley student housing.
Read MoreSix Los Angeles City Council Members Express Support for a Right to Counsel Ordinance
The six members have pledged to support and introduce a Right to Council Ordinance.
Read MoreThe City Council of Culver City Votes to Prohibit Camping in Public Spaces
The City Council of Culver City Votes to Prohibit Camping in Public Spaces Homelessness, Housing, Local Legislation The City Council of Culver City voted 3-2 in favor of prohibiting camping in public places. The adoption of the ordinance is very controversial as housing advocates are concerned about the promotion of enforcement rather than services and…
Read MoreMayor Bass Signs Executive Directive to Find Buildings that can be Used for Housing
Mayor Bass signed an executive directive ordering city officials to prepare a list of unused buildings in Los Angeles within the next three weeks.
Read MoreGovernor Newsom Releases 2023-2024 Budget Featuring $22.5 billion Deficit
After years of historic budget surpluses, California is preparing for a multi-billion-dollar budget deficit for 2023.
Earlier this week, Governor Newsom outlined budget cuts needed to tackle the $22.5 billion dollar deficit.
Read MoreLA City Council Recommends Motion to Address RV Encampments
The Los Angeles City Council has recommended a motion that will look to rehouse people experiencing recreational vehicle (RV) homelessness.
Although this year’s homeless count suggested that homelessness has slowed down, RVs used as encampments have rapidly been increasing.
Read MoreLA City Council Votes to End Eviction Moratorium
On October 4th, the Los Angeles City Council voted 12-0 to end the eviction moratorium that helped renters during the pandemic.
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