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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...
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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Channel 35 LA This Week: Green Together Collaborative

Channel 35 LA This Week: Green Together Collaborative

LABC: Statement on Mayor Bass’ Executive Directive 4

LABC: Statement on Mayor Bass’ Executive Directive 4

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

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

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

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.

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

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