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L.A. PLUM Committee Defers To Koretz, Approves Worthwhile But Slightly Watered-Down Expo Zoning Plan
The L.A. PLUM Committee approved the Expo TNP, meaning it will allow more development - especially affordable housing - in areas within walking distance of five Expo Line stations
June 28, 2018
When an Accidental Planner Brings Intentionality to Her Work: A Conversation with Monique López of Pueblo Planning
“Once you change the city planning process," says Monique López, founder of the participatory planning and design firm Pueblo Planning, "you're going to change the city in a manner that's more equitable, that's more sustainable, that's more human, and that's more just."
May 25, 2018
People’s Plan Helps Shape South and Southeast L.A. Community Plans
A ten-year community-led planning effort paralleled the city's own process and shaped the final form of the South and Southeast community plans.
November 22, 2017
Interactive Zoning Map of Boyle Heights Community Plan Includes Look at “Innovative District”
The ability to isolate specific zoning changes along the river and see the shift toward lighter industry is a reminder that the city has yet to launch a meaningful dialogue with Boyle Heights about what it means to create an "Innovation District" on its western edge.
November 1, 2017
Boyle Heights Community Plan Aims to Guard Against Displacement, Still Lacks Teeth
This Saturday, city planning will be hosting an open house at Boyle Heights City Hall offering residents updates on the Boyle Heights Community Plan.
October 27, 2017
Planning Dept Releases JJJ-Driven Transit-Oriented Development Incentives
L.A. City Planning Dept has released new proposed guidelines to incentivize transit-oriented development. The incentives are mandated by Measure JJJ, which voters approved last November.
March 15, 2017
Measure S and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Status Quo
So here we are. Trapped in other people's debates. Unable to address the really urgent questions we should be addressing about how we are growing as a city. And forced to take a developer-friendly position just to maintain a deeply imperfect status quo.
February 21, 2017
NIMBYs Against Parking Reforms For Granny Flats
Someone is circulating wording to help L.A. Neighborhood Councils oppose reforms that would make it easier to permit new granny flats. Fostering granny flats, or in planner-speak "accessory dwelling units" (ADUs) is one way to encourage affordable housing and gradually increasing density while preserving neighborhood character.
December 2, 2016
Scoping Meeting to Explore Impacts of Update to Boyle Heights Community Plan to be Held Tuesday
Tuesday night, from 6 - 8:30 p.m., the Department of City Planning will be holding a Scoping Meeting to gather feedback from the community regarding the potential impacts the policies and goals contained within Boyle Heights Community Plan might have on the area's environment, as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
September 12, 2016
Koretz Motion Pushes Mobility Plan Mods To Planning Commission
L.A. City's Mobility Plan 2035 suffered a potential setback at today's meeting of the Los Angeles City Council Transportation Committee. Today's action likely sends the plan back to the Planning Commission for further decisions.
May 11, 2016