PLANNING WATCH LA

PLANNING WATCH - Judging by my email, the New York Times has many readers in LA, especially for columnist Ezra Klein’s take on homelessness and his doubts that either Karen Bass or Rick Caruso can handle this crisis. 

PLANNING WATCH - In previous Planning Watch columns I explained why the end of eviction protections; the growth of economic inequality, housing prices, and interest rates; and the demise of HUD and CRA public housing has led to overcrowding and homelessness.

PLANNING WATCH - While I wait for the phone to ring, I have several modest proposals to share with LA’s Mayor-elect, Karen Bass, and the reconstituted City Council.  

PLANNING WATCH - If you follow the news, you know about LA City Hall’s endless corruption stories. 

PLANNING WATCH - If you want a job where the barriers to success are daunting, you should consider becoming the Mayor of Los Angeles. 

PLANNING WATCH - In six weeks Los Angeles will have a new Mayor, City Attorney, City Controller, and several City Council members.