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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.

How to Find ED1 Planning Dept Project Files Online

Mayor Bass’s Executive Directive 1 (ED1) 100% affordable residential projects proposed to the Planning Department can be found online. This is a quick tutorial on how to navigate to those records.
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CHIP Status: Moves from City Council to City Attorney

Regularly updated notes on next steps for review of this draft ordinance, due to be finalized before the Feb-2024 State deadline re LA’s improved housing capacity.
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CHIP Ordinance Timeline

Regularly updated notes on the review journey of this draft ordinance. City’s goal: to have this ordinance in place before the State Feb-2025 deadline re additional housing.
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Resident Protections Ordinance

Quick overview: LA Planning Dept recently shared this new draft ordinance (with link): “The Resident Protections Ordinance would establish consistent protections for residents…”
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Sites + Minimum Density Ordinance

Quick overview: LA Planning recently shared this information on this draft ordinance (with link) “intended to enact state housing element law for different types …”
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Tutorial: CHIP Ordinance

Quick overview: Planning recently shared this information on this draft ordinance (with link). “The Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP) Ordinance proposes several new programs that…”
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