THE AHLA BLOGS

We just finished up our review of South Pasadena’s latest housing element draft and sent our feedback to HCD and local policymakers. Unfortunately, the city continues to ignore the spirit and letter of state law; so we are encouraging HCD to refuse certification. You can find the full letter here or keep reading for key […]

Article 34 of the California state constitution is a provision that requires new “low-rent housing projects” that are “developed, constructed, or acquired” by public bodies be authorized by a public vote. Originally passed in the 1950s, Article 34 continues to exacerbate the state’s housing affordability crisis by complicating the process of developing affordable housing, or blocking […]

The good folks at the Terner Center just came out with some new research on SB 9, the 2021 state duplex and lot split bill, finding that it has led to almost no new housing being built. This post is about how SB 9 could be tweaked to be more effective. The most significant part […]

Abundant Housing LA’s 2022 annual report, which details our policy wins, our growth as an organization, and the new strategic plan we wrote over the past year, is out now! The report begins with a letter from AHLA Executive Director Leonora Camner, reprinted here: This has been a transformative year for Abundant Housing LA. At […]

Emergency declaration is a good first step, though further action is required to address root causes LOS ANGELES, CA—Abundant Housing LA applauds Mayor Bass and the City Council’s action to remove regulatory barriers to supportive housing and shelter. We look forward to rapid construction of badly-needed supportive housing and transitional housing However, Los Angeles’ homelessness […]