AHLA EVENTS CALENDAR

Housing 101 - Introduction to Abundant Housing

Jul 10 Sat 12:00 pm - Jul 10 Sat 2:00 pm

Virtual

Want to learn more about the history of housing in Los Angeles, the facts about the housing crisis, and what we do at AHLA?

Join us for Housing 101 - Introduction to Abundant Housing LA. Great for new members who are interested in learning more, experienced members who want to deepen their understanding of housing issues, and those who are just interested in seeing what we're all about.

Luke Klipp, our Education Director with urban and transit policy experience, will lead a presentation and discussion.... See MoreSee Less

The Worsening Fire Crisis: How Housing and Climate Policy Intersect

Jul 08 Thu 5:00 pm - Jul 08 Thu 7:00 pm

Birmingham High School

Facing climate and housing crises, how can California effectively and economically address them both? In partnership with Senator Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles), Abundant Housing LA will host a Town Hall on July 8th entitled, The Worsening Fire Crisis: How Housing and Climate Policy Intersect. This event will feature Senator Stern, Sierra Club Boardmember Meghan Sahli-Wells, and Climate Scientist, Natural Resources chair for League of Women Voters of LA County & Beach Cities Dr. Grace Peng.

For more information about the event email: Jaime Del Rio at jaime@abundanthousingla.org... See MoreSee Less

Housing Element Audit Tool (HEAT) Training for SoCal Advocates

Jul 07 Wed 6:00 pm

Every 8 years, cities across California must update their housing elements, a component of the general plan, to determine where and how to build housing in the next few years. This might not sound super important, but it is - for example, housing decides who gets to go to good schools and who gets to be close to jobs.

So, how do we know if the draft Housing Elements are of good quality? Professor Chris Elmendorf (UC Davis) partnered with YIMBY Law to create the Housing Element Audit Tool. This tool is a convenient multiple-choice form, accompanied by an Explainer to help advocates learn more about Housing Element law and policy.

Attend the training to learn how to use the tool to assess your city's housing element! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcemrqTMsH9djdVpRaWnCLmy87wRzjaJH... See MoreSee Less

State and Local Housing Policy Forum

Jun 23 Wed 6:00 pm

Burbank

Calling all Burbank residents! Please join Abundant Housing LA as we host Assemblymember Laura Friedman and Councilmember Nick Schultz for a conversation on how cities and the state can partner to address the housing crisis, while combating climate change and improving transportation across our region. Happening next WED, 6/23, at 6 pm!

Come prepared to ask the legislators about:

- planning for an equitable and impactful housing element update

- prioritizing affordable housing production

- ensuring renter protection

- meeting state and global climate goals and fire adaptation

RSVP here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xYQFC-VNREyN5kRKsWtTSg

Please share widely with other Burbank residents! Hope to see you there.... See MoreSee Less

The Future of Housing: Facing Our Communities’ Challenges in the 21st Century

Jun 23 Wed 6:00 pm

Zoom

The housing affordability crisis is one of the most significant challenges facing our state. A problem that has been building for decades, the lack of affordable housing impacts local economies, drives up inequality, and lowers the quality of life for millions of Californians. Now more than ever, we need bold and innovative leadership to address the housing crisis head-on.

You’re invited for a conversation between Assemblymember Laura Friedman and Burbank City Councilmember Nick Schultz, as they discuss the way the state and cities can work together to address the housing crisis while combating other challenges, including the climate crisis and transportation infrastructure.

The program will be moderated by Jaime Del Rio from Abundant Housing LA. To join this virtual discussion, please RSVP at one of the links below.... See MoreSee Less