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AB 2280 Takes on Density Bonus Law: Please Send a Letter Today!Submitted by Robert Dhondrup on 17 Apr 2008 - 1:06pm.![]() Inland Empire Working Group ReconvenesSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 9 Apr 2008 - 12:50pm.Federal and State Budget Deficits Will Impact Our CommunitiesSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 27 Mar 2008 - 9:34pm.
Federal and State Budget Deficits Will Impact Our CommunitiesSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 27 Mar 2008 - 9:30pm.
Join Us at the SCANPH Workshops: An Inside Look On What To ExpectSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 17 Apr 2008 - 4:26pm.LA City Housing Element Community WorkshopsSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 10 Apr 2008 - 2:13pm.The City Planning Department of the City of Los Angeles will hold community workshops regarding the purpose and content of the Housing Element Update as well as the process in developing it. The workshops are an open format with displays and city staff available to discuss various topics and questions with attendees. The workshops will take place: Saturday, April 12th 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. LA County Neighborhood Housing Services Hosts Homeownership Preservation FairsSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 9 Apr 2008 - 2:57pm.The LA County NeighborWorks Center for Foreclosure Solutions Coalition is offering free foreclosure counseling. Currently, one million families face losing their homes to foreclosures and more than 6 in 10 delinquent homeowners are not aware of services that mortgage lenders can offer a person behind in their mortgage.
Recognizing the threat that foreclosure rates pose, the Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services (LA NHS) began an aggressive focus on homeownership preservation in 2003. Shelter Partnership Releases Major New Report On Homeless Older AdultsSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 9 Apr 2008 - 2:44pm.Unique Study Surveys Vulnerable Population for First Time; Offers Specific Solutions to Address Growing Problem
No on Prop 98 and Yes on Prop 99Submitted by Robert Dhondrup on 9 Apr 2008 - 1:17pm.![]() Prop. 98 Is An Attack on Renters, Water Infrastructure, the Environment and Our Communities Pulling Apart 2008: Report Demonstrates Widening Gap Between Richest and Poorest FamiliesSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 9 Apr 2008 - 1:10pm.
Congresswoman Waters Announces New Foreclosure LegislationSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 9 Apr 2008 - 12:56pm.Congresswoman Waters Announces New Foreclosure Legislation (from the National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations) The Chairwoman of the House Housing & Opportunity Subcommittee announced two targeted and pragmatic pieces of legislation today at a National Policy and Capacity Building Conference on Capitol Hill before members of the National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations (NACEDA), whose members are integral facilitators in solving the country's foreclosure crisis. California Rental Market Fails To Meet Needs Of Working FamiliesSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 9 Apr 2008 - 11:59am.$24.01/Hour Needed to Afford Average Two-bedroom Apartment
New PPIC Survey: Voters Inclined to Reject Prop. 98 and Support Prop. 99Submitted by Robert Dhondrup on 27 Mar 2008 - 10:30am.Voters Not Fooled by Landlords' Hidden Agendas Scheme to Abolish Renter Protections and Rent Control A new survey of California likely voters released March 26 by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) found that 41% of likely voters would vote "No" on Proposition 98, while only 37% would vote "Yes". On the other hand, by a two-to-one margin (53-27), voters were inclined to support Prop. 99. Both measures are on the June 3 ballot. LA Mayor Villaraigosa and City Council President Garcetti Announce Plan To Streamline Building Approval ProcessSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 25 Mar 2008 - 12:49pm.MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA, COUNCIL PRESIDENT GARCETTI ANNOUNCE NEW "12-TO-2" REFORM PLAN TO CUT RED TAPE AND CREATE JOBS
Streamlined building approval process will eliminate bureaucracy while protecting Community Plans and stimulating economy. Take Action! PROMISE (SB1651) Needs Your Support Immediately! (Updated: Letters Needed by Mar 26)Submitted by Robert Dhondrup on 19 Mar 2008 - 11:30am.![]() Senator Darrell Steinberg introduced SB 1651, the Corrections Mental Health Act of 2008, on February 22, 2008. Breaking News! Senator Boxer Co-Sponsors National Housing Trust FundSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 17 Mar 2008 - 1:36pm.FROM THE NATIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUND CAMPAIGN
HCD Director Lynn Jacobs Hosts Permanent Source Funding Strategy SessionSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 13 Mar 2008 - 4:16pm.Despite Budget Woes, State Legislators Introduce New Housing BillsSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 12 Mar 2008 - 12:07pm.(as reported by the California Housing Law Project in Framing the Issues) Senator Makes Call For National Housing Trust Fund HearingsSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 12 Mar 2008 - 12:04pm.(as reported by the National Low Income Housing Coalition in Memo to Members) Numbers of Disabled Non-Elderly Renter Households With Worst Case Needs Double Previous EstimatesSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 12 Mar 2008 - 12:00pm.(as reported by the National Low Income Housing Coalition in their Memo to Members) Housing LA Kicks-Off Campaign For Affordable HomesSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 5 Mar 2008 - 7:26am.Advocates See Full Federal Housing Agenda for 2008 But Wonder What Can Be Achieved In An Election YearSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 27 Feb 2008 - 4:59pm.![]() Advocates See Full Federal Housing Agenda for 2008 But Wonder What Can Be Achieved In An Election Year (This update is provided by the California Housing Partnership Corporation http://www.chpc.net/) LA City Council FINALLY Approves Density Bonus OrdinanceSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 20 Feb 2008 - 1:51pm.![]() The Los Angeles City Council finally passed a Density Bonus ordinance on February 20, nearly four years after the State Legislature passed SB 1818 requiring them to do so and after an earlier 12-2 city council vote seemingly had approved it but was overturned by the City Attorney on technical grounds. Celebrating Black History Month: Remembering The Fight For HousingSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 20 Feb 2008 - 12:12pm.
Regional Meeting For Permanent Source State Housing Trust Fund Hearing Announced For LASubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 19 Feb 2008 - 5:36pm.
Prop 98 Would Pose Threat To Affordable HomesSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 19 Feb 2008 - 4:51pm.
Sacramento UpdatesSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 15 Feb 2008 - 1:20pm.It has been largely quiet inside the State Capitol as legislators and staff winnowed proposed bill ideas down to the dozen or so each member will introduce by next week's deadline. Speaker hopefuls pursed every angle this week jockeying for leadership of the Assembly, with the vote for that position now set for March 11.
Report Documents Effects of Instability in California's Housing MarketSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 15 Feb 2008 - 12:50pm.
Housing Long Beach Releases New Housing ReportSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 1 Feb 2008 - 12:41pm.
» State HCD Delays Releasing Infill Infrastructure GuidelinesSubmitted by Robert Dhondrup on 25 Jan 2008 - 3:01pm.The response from affordable housing advocates to the initial Infill Infrastructure Guidelines has caused the state's HCD to delay releasing the second draft.
More than 700 comments from 77 organizations were received by HCD. A very short comment period on the second draft is anticipated, possibly as short as one-week, with the NOFA expected shortly thereafter. It is important to check the HCD website for the updated version when it is available. The link is located at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/fa/iig/ |
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