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Zoning in Los Angeles: The Debate Over Single-Family Zones

The Los Angeles City Planning Commission recently made a pivotal decision, voting to prioritize housing developments outside of the city’s single-family zones. This move is part of a larger rezoning effort required by the state, aiming to accommodate over 450,000 new homes in the next five years. With 72% of L.A.’s residential land currently zoned for single-family homes, city planners are exploring ways to build more housing without disrupting these areas significantly. The new proposal focuses on encouraging developers to construct taller, denser buildings in areas already zoned for apartments, with incentives for including affordable housing for low-income renters. Meanwhile,

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September 29, 2024 No Comments
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Caltrans Property Sales: LA Residents Left Out of Homeownership

California’s transportation department, Caltrans, is selling over 500 properties it seized decades ago for a defunct highway project along the 710 Corridor. While this sale offers a unique chance for reparations to communities harmed by urban renewal projects, many local residents feel excluded from the process, sparking controversy and frustration. Historically, government projects often targeted Black and Latino neighborhoods, displacing families and depriving them of generational wealth. The recent property sales, intended to provide opportunities for homeownership, are failing to fully address these historical injustices. Many long-time tenants who live in the homes being sold are now struggling to secure

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September 25, 2024 No Comments