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The LABC advocates for policies to expedite affordable housing and develops immediate solutions to address the homelessness crisis.

LABC Study: Major Reforms Needed to Meet L.A.’s Ambitious Housing Production Goals

Bottlenecks in the entitlement process are hampering Los Angeles’s ability to achieve its housing goals, according to a new study released today by the Los Angeles Business Council. The study recommends reforms that would sharply increase production as the city must...
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Poll on homelessness: How it was done

Poll on homelessness: How it was done

December 2, 2021
For nearly half of Black voters in L.A., homelessness is personal, poll finds

For nearly half of Black voters in L.A., homelessness is personal, poll finds

December 1, 2021
LA Times: L.A. voters angry, frustrated over homeless crisis, demand faster action, poll finds

LA Times: L.A. voters angry, frustrated over homeless crisis, demand faster action, poll finds

December 1, 2021
LABC Statement on Spending $20 Billion To Address California’s Homeless Crisis

LABC Statement on Spending $20 Billion To Address California’s Homeless Crisis

May 3, 2021
LABC Institute and Wells Fargo Collaborate to Launch Virtual Speaker Series to Tackle COVID-19’S Impact on California’s Housing Crisis

LABC Institute and Wells Fargo Collaborate to Launch Virtual Speaker Series to Tackle COVID-19’S Impact on California’s Housing Crisis

April 9, 2020
L.A. Business Council and Enterprise Community Partners Convene Working Group Focused on Urgent Solutions to Address Homelessness

L.A. Business Council and Enterprise Community Partners Convene Working Group Focused on Urgent Solutions to Address Homelessness

February 14, 2020
Statement From the L.A. Business Council on Recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on Homelessness

Statement From the L.A. Business Council on Recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on Homelessness

January 16, 2020
Los Angeles Business Council Statement on Governor’s Budget Proposal to Combat Homelessness

Los Angeles Business Council Statement on Governor’s Budget Proposal to Combat Homelessness

January 10, 2020
Column: As L.A.’s homeless crisis worsens, no one is in charge. That has to change

Column: As L.A.’s homeless crisis worsens, no one is in charge. That has to change

November 20, 2019
Majority says police should do more to clean L.A. streets clogged with homeless camps, Times poll finds

Majority says police should do more to clean L.A. streets clogged with homeless camps, Times poll finds

November 19, 2019
Majority of L.A. County voters say taxpayer money on homelessness isn’t spent effectively, Times poll finds

Majority of L.A. County voters say taxpayer money on homelessness isn’t spent effectively, Times poll finds

November 18, 2019
95% of voters say homelessness is L.A.’s biggest problem, Times poll finds. ‘You can’t escape it’

95% of voters say homelessness is L.A.’s biggest problem, Times poll finds. ‘You can’t escape it’

November 14, 2019
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