Housing & Development

Private developers are using LA’s affordable housing policy to build no-frills micro-units for LA workers earning about $75,000 a year.

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The city of Stanton wants to tear down much of its Tina-Pacific neighborhood to build more housing. But that effort is illegal, argues a new lawsuit.

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Neighborhood concerns over new housing, including evictions, are spurring the latest changes to Mayor Bass’ signature affordable housing policy, Executive Directive 1.

Affordable housing? ‘I would not be able to live there’

Neighborhood concerns over new housing, including evictions, are spurring the latest changes to Mayor Bass’ signature affordable housing policy, Executive Directive 1.

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The city hopes the move will provide more options for buyers and lower housing costs. KCRW looks at the potential impact and what other cities could follow.

San Jose becomes first CA city to allow the sale of ADUs

The city hopes the move will provide more options for buyers and lower housing costs. KCRW looks at the potential impact and what other cities could follow.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court recently ruled that cities have the right to break up encampments of unhoused people under anti-camping ordinances. What does the Grants Pass v.

CA cities expected to crack down on homeless camping, following SCOTUS ruling

The Supreme Court recently ruled that cities have the right to break up encampments of unhoused people under anti-camping ordinances. What does the Grants Pass v.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Alianza Translatinx , a group led by trans people of color, released a study showing a lack of housing resources for trans people in Orange County.

OC trans community struggles with housing injustice

Alianza Translatinx , a group led by trans people of color, released a study showing a lack of housing resources for trans people in Orange County.

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The construction of Dodger Stadium displaced hundreds of people who lived in Chavez Ravine decades ago. Former residents and descendants don’t agree on reparations.

What is justice for families evicted from Chavez Ravine?

The construction of Dodger Stadium displaced hundreds of people who lived in Chavez Ravine decades ago. Former residents and descendants don’t agree on reparations.

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Inglewood school officials blame closures on declining student enrollment and aging facilities. But distraught community members suspect financial motives.

Inglewood school closures stoke community fear and mistrust

Inglewood school officials blame closures on declining student enrollment and aging facilities. But distraught community members suspect financial motives.

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The number of Orange County’s unhoused population surpassed pre-pandemic levels, according to the Point in Time Count , as the county pushed for more federal funding.

OC leaders strategize after report shows homelessness spike

The number of Orange County’s unhoused population surpassed pre-pandemic levels, according to the Point in Time Count , as the county pushed for more federal funding.

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Actor Chris Pratt razed an architecturally significant house. Another wealthy homeowner wants to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s former home. What are LA’s historic preservation rules?

The complicated process to preserve LA’s landmarks

Actor Chris Pratt razed an architecturally significant house. Another wealthy homeowner wants to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s former home. What are LA’s historic preservation rules?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

FORT:LA and housing advocates Frances Anderton and David Kersh have created an innovative online resource called “ Awesome and Affordable: Great Housing Now .”

Your new affordable housing guide from FORT:LA and Frances Anderton

FORT:LA and housing advocates Frances Anderton and David Kersh have created an innovative online resource called “ Awesome and Affordable: Great Housing Now .”

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LA City Council officials have announced plans to eliminate traffic lanes, widen sidewalks, and add bike and bus lanes to a three-mile stretch of Hollywood Boulevard.

Hollywood Boulevard: Expect more room for cyclists, walkers, buses

LA City Council officials have announced plans to eliminate traffic lanes, widen sidewalks, and add bike and bus lanes to a three-mile stretch of Hollywood Boulevard.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

It could soon be a lot cheaper to sell your home. A prominent industry group for realtors just agreed to lower commissions. What does this mean for the housing market?

After class-action lawsuit, real estate commissions are going down

It could soon be a lot cheaper to sell your home. A prominent industry group for realtors just agreed to lower commissions. What does this mean for the housing market?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

To make housing more affordable, President Biden is proposing new policies, some of which need Congressional approval in an election year.

Biden turns focus to housing, in a sign affordability remains a key voter concern

To make housing more affordable, President Biden is proposing new policies, some of which need Congressional approval in an election year.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Karen Bass talks about the efficacy of her signature Inside Safe program, preparing LA for the Olympics, and Measure HLA.

LA Mayor Karen Bass says Olympics could help solve homelessness

Karen Bass talks about the efficacy of her signature Inside Safe program, preparing LA for the Olympics, and Measure HLA.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A seven-minute shower uses about 13 gallons of water. One group is trying to prove that efficient home upgrades can make that amount feel like plenty all day.

How to live on 13 gallons of water a day without even trying

A seven-minute shower uses about 13 gallons of water. One group is trying to prove that efficient home upgrades can make that amount feel like plenty all day.

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A new ordinance regulating short-term rentals in unincorporated LA County areas requires homeowners to live on-site. The goal: more housing, fewer party houses.

Party’s over! LA supes roll out rules for short-term rentals

A new ordinance regulating short-term rentals in unincorporated LA County areas requires homeowners to live on-site. The goal: more housing, fewer party houses.

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A row of tall trees separating a golf course from a historically Black neighborhood in Palm Springs is the subject of a new PBS documentary called “Racist Trees.”

In Palm Springs, were trees planted with racist intent?

A row of tall trees separating a golf course from a historically Black neighborhood in Palm Springs is the subject of a new PBS documentary called “Racist Trees.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

A Malibu mansion and a humble home in Ventura have something in common: Their carbon emissions are net-zero. Is this the next trend in home building?

Zero-carbon homes exist. Can you really live in one?

A Malibu mansion and a humble home in Ventura have something in common: Their carbon emissions are net-zero. Is this the next trend in home building?

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Mexico City has become a popular destination for expat musicians. That means new sonic possibilities – and fears of gentrification.

LA musicians join the ‘global beat’ in Mexico City

Mexico City has become a popular destination for expat musicians. That means new sonic possibilities – and fears of gentrification.

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