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The Latest False Claims to Sanitize Speculative Real Estate Investments

The Latest False Claims to Sanitize Speculative Real Estate Investments

Dick Platkin, CityWatchLA, July 22, 2021 PLANNING WATCH-If you went to a doctor with a serious illness, and he or she recommended an unapproved miracle cure, you might be intrigued, but once out the door, would look for another physician. Yet, this is the approach of the Los Angeles Times and the Department of City Planning for the worsening housing crisis.  They still trot out the same old evidence-free up-zoning “solutions.”  This repetition of recycled proposals was on full display…

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Next PlanCheckNC meeting – Aug 14 @ 10 a.m.

Next PlanCheckNC meeting – Aug 14 @ 10 a.m.

Saturday, August 14 – Presentation on the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program with presentation by Emily Gable. This presentation will be in addition to the general monthly updates by the Department of City Planning. Also Save the September 11 meeting for a presentation on the Housing Element Update.

DCR Still Needs Your Help to SPARK a Conversation Around Cannabis in the Community

DCR Still Needs Your Help to SPARK a Conversation Around Cannabis in the Community

On April 20, 2021, the City of Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) launched SPARK, a multifaceted community and stakeholder engagement program that allows community members and stakeholders to share input with DCR. SPARK is generally broken down into five key phases. These phases include, Collecting Feedback, Analyzing Feedback, Creating the Final Report, DCR and the Commission will Develop and Present the Report and Recommendations to City Council and appropriate council committees. From there, it will be up to Council…

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What on Earth Happened to SB 9, SB 10 & the Other Bad Bills at the Legislative Hearing, and Next Steps! Strategy Teleconference Sat. June 26 at 10 AM

What on Earth Happened to SB 9, SB 10 & the Other Bad Bills at the Legislative Hearing, and Next Steps! Strategy Teleconference Sat. June 26 at 10 AM

Livable California: Please join us for a 10 a.m. June 26 teleconference on how we kill the Bad Bills as they move through the legislature, and how we support the good ones. We will also have an afternoon training on how to join Twitter and fight the bills. This will be a small group meeting by separate invitation. If you missed the Assembly hearing this week, one frustrated legislator said into a live mike, “How am I supposed to vote…

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2021 City of Los Angeles – City Council Redistricting Commission – 6/28 Meeting

2021 City of Los Angeles – City Council Redistricting Commission – 6/28 Meeting

“It has come to the attention of the Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission (LACCRC) that there are “maps” circulating throughout the City that could be misconstrued as maps that have been drawn and released by the LA City Redistricting Commission. Please note that NO maps have been drawn and released by the Commission. Drafts maps from the LACCRC will not be available until September, at which time the community will be able to react and provide comments.” – Fred…

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2021-2029 Housing Element and Safety Element 2021 Update Webinars 7/8 and 7/13

2021-2029 Housing Element and Safety Element 2021 Update Webinars 7/8 and 7/13

Save the DateOver the next few weeks the City will release a draft of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and Safety Element 2021 Update. Save the date to attend one of two webinars to learn more about the drafts and participate in a question and answer session. Thursday, July 8th 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Register Tuesday, July 13th 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Register Over 40,000 Engaged in Housing Element Concept Outreach In late 2020 the City launched the “Concepts”…

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Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program Update Office Hours 6/28 and 6/30

Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program Update Office Hours 6/28 and 6/30

LA City Planning and the LA Department of Transportation thank you for your interest in the proposed updates to the City’s Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program. If you were not able to attend one of the webinars in early June, a recording will be postedonline in the coming weeks.Registration is now available for “Office Hours” appointments on Monday, June 28 and Wednesday, June 30. These Office Hours provide an opportunity to meet virtually one-on-one with the TDM project staff to discuss the proposed…

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IMPORTANT – Processes & Procedures Ordinance at City Council Tuesday 6/22 – Item #13

IMPORTANT – Processes & Procedures Ordinance at City Council Tuesday 6/22 – Item #13

On June 22, 2021, the City Council will consider the Processes and Procedures Ordinance (CF 12-0460-S4), which was recommended for adoption at the public hearing held by the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee on June 1st, 2021.After consideration by the City Council, the proposed Ordinance will be referred to the City Attorney for form and legality review. Subsequently, the proposed Ordinance will be transmitted back to the City Council for consideration and adoption. The City Council meeting will begin…

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PlanCheckNCLA Zoom Links for 6-12-21

PlanCheckNCLA Zoom Links for 6-12-21

Thank you to all who joined us at PlanCheckNC ! This is the link to the items presented by Ariel Jones from the City Planning Department: Use this link to access all of the links I’ve mentioned today: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sd3H6jsmZnscammnXMI-FRJCJL9_KPdb7Er1SpmeA6Q/edit?usp=sharingAriel’s contact via email: ariel.jones@lacity.org Zoom Recording Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OI6yESojrnDReAAkUm6CparlmyXQnLUb?usp=sharing Sign up for Redistricting Notices: http://redistricting2021.lacity.org/LACCRC/html/doc_supplementalDOC.html