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Long Beach neighbors push back against housing project over parking concerns
Residents in a Long Beach neighborhood are pushing back against an affordable housing project that they believe will make the parking problem worse. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News on April 23, 2024.
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Historic Long Beach neighborhood fights against affordable housing project
The initial proposal was a 7-story, 100 residential unit, mix-use building just outside the Cal Heights historic district, which has been zoned to one-story homes since 1990.
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Fight over affordable housing in historic Long Beach neighborhood
The initial proposal was a 7-story, 100 residential unit, mix-use building just outside the Cal Heights historic district, which has been zoned to one-story homes since 1990. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News on April 17, 2024.
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Hard-hit South LA neighborhood gets redevelopment project with help from an LA Clippers player
An area once known as “homicide alley” by detectives after more than 60 people were killed there will soon rise from the ashes with the help of a South Los Angeles native and Clippers player.
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South LA affordable housing project announced
LA Clippers star Russell Westbrook is taking part in the development of a South LA project that will transform an area once burned during the LA Riots into an affordable housing complex and business space. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 28, 2024.
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New California legislation allows religious and educational institutions to bypass zoning rules
Some cities have objected to the new law saying it takes away local control. Hoover and Cyrus-Franklin say if communities want to see fewer encampments, this is an important step.
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Churches in Inglewood take part of new state law to develop affordable housing units
Under a new California law, colleges and churches can now bypass local zoning laws to develop affordable housing units. And while some are concerned about removing local control, some other 20 churches are eager to take part of the program which aims to alleviate the homelessness crisis. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 2, 2024.
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Beverly Hills latest frontline in state affordable housing battle
City opposes the development of new housing amidst disagreements with the state over local zoning regulations. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on July 7, 2023.
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Could giant building blocks help LA's homeless crisis?
Architect Charles Wee, the founder of LifeArk, created the blocks to help the housing crisis by quickly making homes that are safe, sustainable and affordable
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Plastic building blocks offer possible solution for LA's homeless crisis
An architect has invented plastic building blocks which his non-profit is using to construct housing for the city’s unhoused. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC4 News on June 29, 2023.
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Are LA's Short Term Rental Regulations Tough Enough to Stop Rogue Hosts?
For years, the NBC4 I-Team has heard from residents across Los Angeles who say illegal rentals next to them are wreaking havoc on their lives.
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Are LA Short Term Rental Regulations Tough Enough to Stop Rogue Hosts?
Years after a new law tried to crack down on illegal short term rentals inLos Angeles, the city is doing little to stop violators, according to a recent report. Lolita Lopez reports for the NBC4 News on March 15, 2023.
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LADWP OKs Pilot Program for Expediting Affordable Housing Developments
Los Angeles’ Water and Power Commission unanimously approved a new energy services policy Tuesday aimed at supporting affordable housing developments and permanent supportive units.
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Huntington Beach Aims to Fight CA on Affordable Housing
Huntington Beach is saying no to affordable housing projects in their city. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 14, 2023.
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City Council Says Proposed South LA Hotel Should Be Used for Affordable Housing
The LA City Council vetoed the denial of permit for a proposed hotel South LA, they expressed concerns that the lot should be used for affordable housing.
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Residents in Baldwin Hills Are Pleading for Affordable Housing Rates
Residents in a Baldwin Hills neighborhood are pleading for the new owners of their apartment buildings to honor their affordable housing rates.