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### [Missing Middle. LA City Planning’s New Approach to “Attainable” Housing](https://www.citywatchla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33250:missing-middle-la-city-plannings-new-approach-to-attainable-housing&catid=429)

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#  BUDGET ADVOCATES

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### PLUM Abuse

Written by Liz Amsden on February 13 2020.

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## [Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates Approve White Paper for Submission](https://www.citywatchla.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19275:neighborhood-council-budget-advocates-approve-white-paper-for-submission&catid=369)

According to Article 2, Sec.1 of NCBA 2013 Bylaws, the purpose of the NCBA is to present to the Mayor, City Council, Neighborhood Councils, and stake…

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Written by Liz Amsden on January 30 2020.

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Written by Liz Amsden on January 27 2020.

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