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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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The county is offering millions of dollars in relief for COVID-era losses. -
Allowable rent hikes depend on where you live and in what type of building. We did the hard work to help you figure it all out. -
One year in, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ administration says 3,551 people have been permanently housed. -
Developers were counting on the mayor’s initiative to streamline projects in residential areas. Then the rules changed. -
The audit points to data quality issues and inefficient referral processes as part of the problem. -
From fresh water to clean needles, volunteers hit the streets each day to provide services to the unhoused.
