What are the differences between centralized and decentralized housing in a community? Who stands to benefit financially and otherwise from one approach versus another? @ Venice Beach, California instagram.com/p/CjYPzLOrYSu/…

Housing supply in the City of LA’s Coastal Zone was more than 10 times greater before exclusionary zoning policies. Just saying… @ Los Angeles, California instagram.com/p/Cjl31Xuvu_D/…

As more of our neighbors continue to experience homelessness, it is necessary that we all do our part to seek out and implement solutions to this worsening crisis. Direct action is needed now, as it has been for several years. latimes.com/california/sto…

In partnership with Pacific Urbanism & as supporters of the Mayor’s ED to identify City Owned opportunities for new housing options, we're releasing a new study, “Potential Land Suitable for New Temporary or Permanent Housing.” 📣 Read it here: buff.ly/42IHeBB

Where are affordable housing units located in LA? Using geographic information systems, Pacific Urbanism has mapped more than 100,000 affordable housing units reported in the City of Los Angeles in 2020. To learn more please visit pacificurbanism.org

In 2021, Pacific Urbanism located more than 100k affordable housing units in the City of LA. Amongst the CPAs of CD 11, Venice reported the highest density at 3.3 units per 100 people while Brentwood-Pacific Palisades provides 0.0 units per 100 people, the lowest in all of LA.

The latest study by our partner, Committee for Greater L.A., provides a roadmap to significantly reduce homelessness in Los Angeles. This is a powerful tool to help build more affordable housing. latimes.com/california/sto…

Pacific Urbanism has prepared a list of potential sites for off-street homeless shelters in LA as well as an inventory of precedents from various cities to be considered by local agencies in addressing homelessness in our communities. To learn more, visit pacificurbanism.org

126 sites that are suitable for new housing have been identified in LA. Now, decision makers are tasked with reviewing these sites and determining with which sites to move forward in building new housing. To view our inventory of suitable sites, visit pacificurbanism.org/city-of-los-an…

Construction laborers are an integral part of local community development; contributing their efforts to build our neighborhoods. As LA works towards closing its housing deficit, increased participation from this skilled workforce will be crucial to building dignified communities

Our recent site suitability study, which identifies government land in the City of LA suitable for new housing, was featured in a report by Tom Wait of KCAL NEWS & CBS Los Angeles. cbsnews.com/losangeles/new… To view our full study, please visit pacificurbanism.org

Architectural details provide clarity to an otherwise complex sequence of steps that make up the construction process, serving to connect conceptual design intent with the built form and coordinate understanding between several disciplines.

Our recent site suitability study, which identifies 121 sites suitable for new housing, includes 46 top choices that are owned by the City of LA, such as this site adjacent to Grand Park and City Hall. To view the full inventory of sites, please visit pacificurbansim.org

A new outdoor space for a 110 year old structure on one of Venice's historic walk streets, approved and permit ready to issue

Parking in LA can be a major point of contention, bringing to light the seemingly zero-sum nature of land use in the City's history. However, as the homelessness and housing crisis continue to worsen, we must re-consider whether surface lots are the best use of space in our city.

Mid-rise development can help L.A. meet housing goals. This week the Los Angeles Times spotlighted our data-driven approach to land use strategies that make new housing work for every community. Read the feature + our study pacificurbanism.org/future-of-la-r… #LosAngeles #HousingCrisis