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    Affordable housing expensive to build. Some developers are doing it for less

    Why is affordable housing so expensive to build in Los Angeles? It’s all about the money — where it comes from and how long it takes to get it. Some developers are changing the traditional funding model to save on time and costs.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Mar 22, 2021 • 25m Listen

    Why is affordable housing so expensive to build in Los Angeles? It’s all about the money — where it comes from and how long it takes to get it. Some developers are changing the traditional funding model to save on time and costs.

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      Steve Chiotakis

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