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Building Your Block
A newsletter course from LAist that explains the obstacles around housing development in L.A. and what you can do to make things better.
We know there’s a housing shortage in L.A., and it’s created major challenges for the region. But try to understand how to fix the problem and it gets murky, fast. We need more housing, but where can we actually build it? Why does it seem like all the new buildings going up are luxury apartments? Why isn’t there enough affordable housing? And most importantly: What can you actually do to support the housing you want to see in L.A.?
These are just some of the questions that Building Your Block will tackle in this seven-issue newsletter course.
Think of it as your starter guide to the conversations L.A. is having about housing development, plus we’ll bring you some real talk on what you can do to advocate for the housing future you want.
What can I expect?
Over seven issues, we’ll cover everything from how zoning rules determine what gets built and where, to why there’s so little affordable housing.
We’ll cap it all off with a long list of ideas you can put into action to influence housing decisions in your backyard, your city and beyond.
How often will you email me?
This newsletter has seven issues in total. Once you sign up, you’ll get one new issue a day until it’s done.
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Supporters of the anti-camping ordinance say kids should not be exposed to the same environments as the unhoused, but opponents say the measure now makes it illegal for the unhoused to go anywhere. -
Cockroaches, suspected mold and exposed wires are just some of the problems found in a recent inspection of the troubled landlord’s property. -
Sumaiyya Evans' years-long journey to housing is a sobering reminder of the importance of community, the need for patience and the value of investing in people. -
Weaker state rules superseded L.A. County eviction protections in April. But now, the county’s rules are coming back. -
High inflation is affecting the ability of homelessness service providers to provide basic needs like food and shelter. -
For more than two years, L.A. has protected renters from evictions and rent hikes. Now, the city council wants to “reassess” those rules.
