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RAND Homelessness Survey: While #s are Down, Rough Sleepers Our Next Challenge

RAND released its annual in-person interview study documenting homelessness service and policy improvements and challenges. Focusing on Hollywood, Skid Row and Venice, the report warns: “rough sleeper” population requires service delivery modifications.
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Our recent FYI posts

Our City’s Planning and Land Use Policy development process is complex and sometimes opaque, making it hard for Westchester-Playa stakeholders to understand what’s going on. These posts aim to improving public access to important general news and information.

6/5 Town Hall Correction: ED1 projects have 60 day approval target, but most take longer

Town Hall data point correction: while ED1 policy states a target of approval in 60 days. However, data shows Westchester’s first 4 ED1 projects took longer.
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6/5 Town Hall Omission: ED1 projects in Downtown Westchester are not CDO compliant

Town Hall data point omission: it was not pointed out that two pending Downtown Westchester ED1 projects are not CDO compliant.
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June 5 @ 6pm: Virtual CD11 Town Hall on Local Housing & Development

Be sure to RSVP! A unique opportunity to hear our Council rep’s POV on local housing and development issues, trends and policies
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Tracking 2025-2026 City Budget Crisis Impact on Planning

Monitoring City budget cuts and their impact on future affordable housing plus Community Plan Update processes.
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Chart: Planning Dept Processes for Three Types of Affordable Housing

Planning application processing for affordable housing projects has gotten a bit more confusing with ED1. This chart clarifies how it works.
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Local ED1 Pipeline as of 30-Jan-2025

Updated on 30 Jan 2025. This map shows current and possible ED1 projects for 90045. At this time, no ED1 project applications have been submitted for PDR, Ladera or PV.
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