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ABC 7 News: New LA Affordable Housing Directive Pushes for Faster Approval Process

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- In an effort to address the city's affordable housing crisis, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed an order Wednesday that will offer incentives to get more housing units built for people of all income levels. Executive Directive No. 7 will remove...
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Mayor of L.A.: What They’re Saying: Employers, Business and Housing Leaders Applaud Mayor Bass’ Executive Directive 7

Mayor of L.A.: What They’re Saying: Employers, Business and Housing Leaders Applaud Mayor Bass’ Executive Directive 7

November 8, 2023
LA Daily News: What’s needed for a carbon-free transportation sector in California?

LA Daily News: What’s needed for a carbon-free transportation sector in California?

September 22, 2023
Editorial: DWP makes it expensive and time-consuming to build new housing. These new policies could help

Editorial: DWP makes it expensive and time-consuming to build new housing. These new policies could help

August 28, 2023
The Real Deal: Bill Witte: LA’s Uncertain Approval Process Hurts Development

The Real Deal: Bill Witte: LA’s Uncertain Approval Process Hurts Development

August 4, 2023
Findings of LABC-Commissioned Study on Boosting Affordable Housing Supply Presented Today at Request of L.A. City Homelessness and Housing Committee

Findings of LABC-Commissioned Study on Boosting Affordable Housing Supply Presented Today at Request of L.A. City Homelessness and Housing Committee

August 2, 2023
LA Daily News: LA Mayor Bass Signs Law That Cuts Red Tape to Build Affordable Housing

LA Daily News: LA Mayor Bass Signs Law That Cuts Red Tape to Build Affordable Housing

July 6, 2023
Channel 35 LA This Week: Green Together Collaborative

Channel 35 LA This Week: Green Together Collaborative

June 30, 2023
LABC: Statement on Mayor Bass’ Executive Directive 4

LABC: Statement on Mayor Bass’ Executive Directive 4

June 23, 2023
LABC: Statement on Motion to Codify Emergency Measure to Expedite Affordable Housing

LABC: Statement on Motion to Codify Emergency Measure to Expedite Affordable Housing

June 13, 2023
Bisnow: LA Multifamily Developers Coming Up Against Big Hurdles, Watching Pipelines Dry Up

Bisnow: LA Multifamily Developers Coming Up Against Big Hurdles, Watching Pipelines Dry Up

June 2, 2023
California Planning & Development Report: Report Identifies Roadblocks to Housing Production in L.A.

California Planning & Development Report: Report Identifies Roadblocks to Housing Production in L.A.

June 2, 2023
Mayor Bass Answers Key Questions at Friday’s Mayoral Housing Summit

Mayor Bass Answers Key Questions at Friday’s Mayoral Housing Summit

May 19, 2023
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