Which Way, L.A.?
Political Warfare over the Sharing Economy
At Los Angeles City Hall, it’s the Short Term Rental Alliance against Keep Neighborhoods First — vaguely named coalitions of homeowners for and against the vastly successful startup Airbnb. Both sides want legal protection, but out-of-date city ordinances have politicians caught in the middle.
By Warren Olney • • 27m ListenAt Los Angeles City Hall, it’s the Short Term Rental Alliance against Keep Neighborhoods First—vaguely named coalitions of homeowners for and against the vastly successful startup Airbnb. Both sides want legal protection, but out-of-date city ordinances have politicians caught in the middle.
Also, Mayor Eric Garcetti releases a plan for all city departments — from the DWP to the LAPD — to help realize his vision of a "sustainable city."
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2 storiesGarcetti Unveils Sustainability Plan for Los Angeles
Mayor Eric Garcetti today released a 105-page booklet outlining his vision for making Los Angeles a "sustainable city ." Not all of the plans are new, but it's the first time they've been collected together.
Read the story6 minPolitical Warfare over the Sharing Economy
Airbnb claims almost 5000 "hosts" are offering rooms, and entire houses, for short-term rental in 80 Los Angeles neighborhoods.
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