Imagine, it’s 1975 and you’re the mayor of a growing city that is attracting newcomers to good, well-paying jobs. That’s frustrating and you’re sick of it! For your city – something like Palo Bajo, Santa Marta, New Yonkers, or Oxford…
Community Benefits. Inclusionary Zoning. Impact Fees. Discretionary Approvals. Transfer Taxes. More Input. More Analysis. More Procedure. For a generation, Santa Monica and many California municipalities have treated new development as a cash cow for a wide variety of pet projects…
Santa Monica residents know the harsh reality of our housing crisis all too well. As rents continue to climb and home ownership slips further out of reach for many, we’re left competing for a severely limited housing stock with minimal…
Los Angeles County has been grappling with a housing shortage for years, a crisis that has manifested in crippling rent burdens, widespread displacement, and a shameful number of residents forced to endure substandard living conditions. This pre-existing vulnerability has now…
With new council-members elected, now is the time to consider what can be achieved together to make Santa Monica a better place to live. The race featured lots of discussion on the need for more affordable housing in Santa Monica…
