On the Front Lines of the Housing Crisis
Calling for L.A.’s homeless and affordable housing crisis to be tackled with urgent action
In Los Angeles…
Over one-third of L.A. City residents spend more than half their income on rent.
L.A.’s skyrocketing housing costs have made it one of the most expensive places to live in the nation – worse than New York, Boston, and D.C. Monthly housing costs as a percentage of income is higher in L.A. than almost every other major city
The LABC is on the front lines of this issue. We advocate for ways to expedite construction and improve financing of new affordable housing units. We produce new research on how the high cost of housing is burdening employers and threatening our workforce. We convene leaders and build coalitions dedicated to ending the housing affordability crisis and securing the long-term viability of our economy.
The LABC Institute commissioned a study to explore strategies for LACAHSA to leverage Measure A funding with private capital to scale affordable housing production. Researchers at the Terner Center for Housing Innovation at UC Berkeley and Forsyth Street Advisors recommend two models that could unlock $2.5 billion over 10 years.
The LABC Institute sponsored a landmark study analyzing bottlenecks in L.A.’s housing development process. The study, conducted by UCLA and CSUN, recommends reforms that would sharply increase production as the city must produce five times more housing units by 2029 than were built last decade.
Our Achievements
LABCi commissions study on innovative financing models that could boost affordable housing production in LA County
Mayor Bass signs ED 7 to promote housing production in L.A., citing LABCi’s study as a key factor for Directive.
LABC President & Board Members invited to serve on Mayor Bass’s Transition Team: Supports Executive Directive 1 & 2
LABC Institute commissions study from UCLA and CSUN identifying obstacles and opportunities to meeting affordable housing production target.
LABCi Homelessness Survey Released in Cooperation with the Los Angeles Times
LABCi Homelessness Survey Released in Cooperation with the Los Angeles Times
Prop 10, a measure staunchly opposed by LABC is defeated by voters
Co-authored Prop. H, which was overwhelmingly approved by voters
Prop. HHH passes with active support from LABC
Mayor Garcetti announced plan to build 100,000 new housing units by 2021 at annual LABC Mayoral Housing, Transportation and Jobs Summit
Housing & Homelessness News
L.A. voters doubt government can improve housing affordability, poll finds
Editorial: DWP makes it expensive and time-consuming to build new housing. These new policies could help
LABCi Study: Major Reforms Needed to Meet L.A.’s Ambitious Housing Production Goals
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