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New UCLA Report Looks into the High Cost to Build Parking
For new apartments, the research found that building required parking adds roughly $50,000 to $100,000 per unit, and disproportionately increases the cost to build smaller apartments.
March 2, 2026
This Bill Would Help America Build More Housing Near Transit
A bipartisan group is pushing a policy to incentivize transit-oriented development across the country.
Jack Guan
October 26, 2025
Newsom Signs Legislation to Streamline Student and Staff Housing at California Community Colleges
While the wait continues on the governor's action on most of the legislation Streetsblog covered this year, here's some news on the housing front.
October 8, 2025
Last Chance for Input on La Puente’s Housing Element Update
Take the survey: building rule changes allow for faster home development, including on church grounds, commercially zoned land, and to replace lost affordable housing.
September 30, 2025
L.A. Council Committee Approves Step toward Eliminating Parking Requirements
Off-street parking at new developments is not going away. If the city doesn't require parking, developers will still build parking.
August 27, 2025
Rest in Power, Benito Flores
A memorial to a man who died fighting for what he believed in.
July 21, 2025
Wiener’s Controversial Legislation to Upzone Near Transit Keeps Moving with One Major Change
Just because it's moving, doesn't mean it's not still controversial...
May 12, 2025
Streetsblog L.A. Endorsement: Yes on Measure A
Help address L.A.'s homelessness crisis by voting yes on Measure A - the half-cent sales tax that will fund affordable housing, services for mental health, addiction and domestic violence, and homelessness prevention
October 30, 2024
President Sprawl? What’s With Pols Talking About Developing Federal Land?
The federal government's job should be "to make sure that all people have the choice of living in the community that they choose and that they’re able to afford to live there,” said one activist.
October 22, 2024