Yesterday, at the @aia_la spot in West Adams, the next phase of the Small Lots, Big Impacts initiative launched. @citylabucla and @genesisla_cdfi released a Request for Information (RFI). The RFI process will select development teams to acquire private parcels of land and build up to three Missing Middle homeownership projects in the City of LA. We’re excited to see the next phase of the work.
And thank you to @bmo_us for providing the funding to launch this initiative.
Construction is underway at 5035 W. Coliseum Street. LA4LA is proud to be a part of this important investment that provides good jobs while building affordable housing. We look forward to this being a thriving part of the community once the project is complete. Read this @urbanizela piece via the link in bio.
As part of the ongoing Small Lots, Big Impacts initiative, cityLAB-UCLA and Genesis LA are excited to announce a new opportunity to build Missing Middle homeownership projects on small parcels of privately owned land. Distinct from cityLAB, LA4LA, and the City of Los Angeles’ existing public land development program, this new offering expands the initiative to incentivize housing development on privately held small lots across the city.
On May 7th, cityLAB-UCLA and Genesis-LA will release a Request for Information (RFI) to select development teams to acquire private parcels of land and build up to three Missing Middle homeownership projects in the City of Los Angeles. Through the RFI process, selected development teams will receive a robust financing package covering up to 95% of total development costs, including land acquisition, predevelopment, and construction.
Los Angeles has tens of thousands of privately owned parcels of land tailored made for missing middle housing, and this initiative aims to show how these parcels can be converted into high-quality, impactful homeownership projects. Please join us at the RFI launch event at the AIA-LA headquarters on May 7th to learn more about this exciting new part of the Small Lots, Big Impacts initiative - link in bio.
Last fall, we were proud to bring the “Hope has an Address” Housing Showcase to Altadena alongside @citylabucla Today, @npr published a story highlighting how that showcase helped inform families recovering from the wildfires that prefab can be a tool as they look to return home. Thank you to all of our partners that supported this effort, it’s rewarding to see its impact. Read the full piece through the link in our bio.
LA4LA is pleased to announce the launch of its Incremental Loan Guarantee Tool (Guarantee Tool) made possible by a generous $10 million investment from @healthnet
This week, LA4LA’s Lead Strategist, Sarah Dusseault moderated a Mayoral Fireside Chat at the National Housing Crisis Task Force. Mayors from across the country discussed solutions to our shared housing challenges and new opportunities.
LA4LA is grateful to be a part of this important dialogue. We look forward to continuing to partner with leaders in the housing space to drive impact and accelerate effective, scalable solutions.
Last week, @laistofficial published a story highlighting how much housing LA is actually building. The short answer: not enough. That’s why at LA4LA we are focused on tackling barriers to building housing at speed and scale. Read the full story through our link in bio.
This weekend, LA4LA attended the ribbon cutting for the Arvia project led by @mas4la
LA4LA is proud to help fund this project that serves as a model for how we fan keep artists and working families in local neighborhoods by making rents permanently affordable.
Congratulations to everyone who helped make this project a reality.
Recent research shows that modular and prefab housing can reduce the overall completion time of a new residence by more than 50%, with some options completed in weeks rather than the months traditional construction requires. As wildfire impacted communities rebuild, prefab and modular options both cost-effective and built with materials that are both sustainable and resilient. This is important for fire survivors, and also key in the broader pursuit of solving the housing crisis.
Featured vendors included AMEG with New Economics for Women, Villa, Azure, Conex Modular, Liv Connected, and Sola/Model Z.
Thank you to the @wellsfargo@calfund and @thewonderfulcompany for sponsoring this effort. Thank you to @citylabucla@community_women_vital_voices@supervisorkathrynbarger@core_cal RnLA and ARRC for helping bring this to the community.
"The Hope Has an Address" Showcase has been extended through Sunday, December 7th. Come see modular and prefab options that can help wildfire survivors get onto their properties sooner and more affordably. Featured vendors include AMEG with New Economics for Women, Villa, Azure, Conex Modular, Liv Connected, and Sola/Model Z.
Thank you to the @wellsfargo and the @calfund for sponsoring this effort. Thank you to @citylabucla@community_women_vital_voices@supervisorkathrynbarger@core_cal , RnLA and ARRC for helping bring this to the community.
Hours of operation (closed Thanksgiving): • Wed–Fri: Noon–6 PM • Sat: 10 AM–5 PM • Sun: Noon–5 PM
2231 Lincoln Ave, Altadena, CA
If you're interested in ADUs, don't miss the "Hope has an Address" Prefab and Modular Showcase! It's open through 11/30.
The homes on display can serve as faster and more affordable options for wildfire survivors to return to their properties. Featuring 6 units that were installed in four weeks, this open house will offer on-site case management for survivors navigating insurance, permitting, and rebuilding. The showcase will run through the end of November with the following hours of operation:
• Wed–Fri: Noon–6 PM
• Sat: 10 AM–5 PM
• Sun: Noon–5 PM
📍2231 Lincoln Ave, Altadena, CA
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