Housing
Our position surrounding housing in the Greater LA Area
Position In-Brief
Support of measures which lead to equality of opportunity for adequate housing.
Policies and Actions
The following policies and actions should be promoted and encouraged:
- Affirmative actions by citizens and government which promote freedom from discrimination in housing;
- Programs and policies that extend the supply of adequate housing and the choice of community for lower income residents;
- Efforts to strengthen citizen understanding and support;
Cooperation and coordination among agencies of local government that affect housing supply; and
- Alternatives to increase the housing supply in Los Angeles such as boarding houses, house-sharing, mobile homes and refurbishing industrial buildings.
Demolition of Low Income Housing
Demolition of low income housing units should be curtailed unless comparable low income units replace those that are demolished.
Subsidized Housing
Demolition of low income housing units should be curtailed unless comparable low income units replace those that are demolished.
Subsidized Housing
Subsidized housing programs should reflect the goal of adequate housing for low income residents in every community.
Mortgage Revenue Bonds
Mortgage revenue bonds should be issued by the city, with priority given to low/moderate income family housing, owner occupied. Regulations preventing speculation should accompany any loans.
Ordinances
The General Plan and land-use ordinances should reflect the goals of adequate housing for a range of income levels in all communities.