Skip to main content

In the News

Written by Dick Platkin on . Posted in PLANNING WATCH LA.

Homelessness and Overcrowding Getting Worse in Los Angeles

PLANNING WATCH - If you have lucked out in the Los Angeles area, you have a decent house or apartment to live in.  If not, you live in a car, sleep on the sidewalk, or double-up like the overcrowded family in this photograph.  Homeless an…

More Coverage

Written by Dick Platkin on . Posted in PLANNING WATCH LA.

Brace Yourself For A Worse Housing Crisis

PLANNING WATCH - The California State Legislature will soon vote on the following draft legislation.  Please carefully consider the arguments presented below.    YES on Assembly Bill 2576 As active residents and voters in Los Angeles Co…

Real Estate Deals Are Everywhere At LA’s City Hall

Written by Dick Platkin on .

The Housing Crisis Is Really an Affordability Crisis

Written by Dick Platkin on .

Rising in LA: Homelessness, Overcrowding, and Vacancies

Written by Dick Platkin on .

SB 79 In Los Angeles: Is its bark worse than its bite?

Written by Dick Platkin on .

Replacing the Streetlights in Los Angeles

Written by Dick Platkin on .

The Number of Vacant Apartments in LA Will Expand

Written by Dick Platkin on .

A City Planner’s Visit To China

Written by Dick Platkin on .

Senate Bill 79: Another Get-Rich-Scheme Destined To Fail

Written by Dick Platkin on .

LA’s Urban Forest – Expect More Cutbacks

Written by Dick Platkin on .

What If A Mandami-type Were Elected Mayor of Los Angeles?

Written by Dick Platkin on .

 

 

 

 

Get The News In Your Email Inbox Mondays & Thursdays