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Topic: Los Angeles Open Space Element UpdateDate: March 14, 2026 Key TakeawaysThe Los Angeles Open Space Element is being updated for the first time since 1973.The update is partly required by state legislation including SB 1425 and related environmental policies.The public comment period for the draft Open Space Element runs through March 31, 2026.Community members raised concerns about definitions of open space, impacts of housing policies, loss of trees and parkland, and the need for measurable tracking of open space.

August 2025 Land Use Report SB 79 & Action Alert SB 79 – CF 25-0002-S19Scheduled for Council Tuesday, August 19, 10 am Item #44.Tuesday Council agenda — Invite constituent to attend to support the motionhttps://lacity.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=144613 CF 25-0002-S19: Lee/Park: SB 79 // State Zoning Standards / Train Stations / Major Bus Stops / 7-Story Multifamily Housing / Municipality Exemption / Housing ElementCouncil File:https://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect/index.cfm?fa=ccfi.viewrecord&cfnumber=25-0002-S19 This resolution was introduced 3/28/25 and was referred to the Council’s Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee which…

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Understanding the “High Opportunity Area” Designation – and Why It Matters If you’ve been following housing and planning discussions in our city, you may have heard the term “High Opportunity Area.” It’s a state and city planning designation that aims to guide development into neighborhoods believed to offer the greatest potential for upward mobility—places with strong schools, good access to jobs, and a high quality of life. Under this system, developers who build in High Opportunity Areas may qualify for…

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Council File UPDATES CF25-0173: See detailed sample motion drafted by Bel Air Beverly Crest Council below* STATE LEGISLATION ARTICLES OF INTEREST https://www.latimes.com/homeless-housing/story/2025-07-01/what-will-the-new-change-to-ceqa-do How major new housing reform will affect homebuilding in California By Liam Dillon and Taryn Luna  July 1, 2025 3:37 PM PT ———————- RE:  SF proposal to upzone neighborhoods under the Mayor’s “family rezoning” planhttps://www.sfexaminer.com/news/housing/is-the-city-s-family-zoning-plan-big-enough-for-families/article_cba499f0-be3d-42ac-949d-efc7720b3a0a.html From that article: ——————– https://sfstandard.com/2024/06/07/san-francisco-zoning-housing-element-united-neighborhoods ——————– we are not alone in our fight against special interests that want land deregulated:  https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/cities-sue-colorado-housing-reform-laws-california-massachusetts/748952 ———————- CF 25-0173 Detailed motion provided…

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Chris Galindo from LA City Planning’s Government Relations unit provided updates on the Zoning Information and Map Access System (ZIMAS). Joanne discussed the importance of native planting in the city, the impact of private property tree removals in the fire zone, and the need for better instructions for contractors. The meeting also covered the upcoming release of the Los Angeles city budget, potential department consolidations or eliminations, and the importance of proper enforcement of brush clearance regulations. Next Steps: Chris:…

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Link to May 2024 PlanCheckNC Zoom Meeting https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Maly_tpMPqcQxQQUXNxltAUZHEY_v5TJ?usp=share_link Copy & paste the URL to open the Google Drive Folder for this month’s files and links