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    $1.2 billion and a fraction of promised homeless housing built: Why so slow?

    Why does affordable housing take so long and cost so much to build? KCRW’s Anna Scott and KQED’s Saul Gonzalez team up to find answers. They look at LA voter-approved bond measure Proposition HHH, which hits its five-year anniversary this month.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Nov 16, 2021 • 25m Listen

    Why does affordable housing take so long and cost so much to build? KCRW’s Anna Scott and KQED’s Saul Gonzalez team up to find answers. They look at LA voter-approved bond measure Proposition HHH, which hits its five-year anniversary this month.

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      Steve Chiotakis

      Afternoon News Anchor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kathryn Barnes

      Producer, Reporter

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      Danielle Chiriguayo

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