Creating walkable neighborhoods across L.A.

Transforming urban sprawl into a web of vibrant Town Centers

BEFORE
pretty street with bicyclist and pedestrians
AFTER
los angeles traffic

What is a ‘Livable Community?

A HOLISTIC SOLUTION

A town center vision for LA

Imagine LA as a collection of Town Centers with a charming, walkable street and high-quality naturally-affordable housing built over retail.

How do we bring this to life?

A STREAMLINING STRATEGY

By changing the rules

Our state and local government officials need to implement a few changes that reduce the cost and time to build, improve the street and transit, and incentivize the neighborhoods we want.

Current Rules Incentivize…

Windowless rooms. Limited airflow. No residential+retail. Car-dependency. No outdoor space.

Updated Rules Incentivize

Naturally affordable and sustainable homes. High quality architecture. Bright and airy rooms. Courtyards of safe green space. Retail serving daily and weekly needs.

Pre-approve standard plans to incentivize stunning architecture
Allow commercial owners to build residential floors above retail
Permit single staircase buildings to implement courtyard designs with optimal light and air circulation, thanks to single staircase reform.
Streamline government agency’s approval process to lower building and home ownership costs.
Provide mid-street parking to support buildings without parking lots

Why is LCI the best way forward?

A COMPLETE, SIMPLE PLAN

Synergy surpasses piecemeal approaches

LCI solves the affordable housing crisis, combats our ever-increasing traffic troubles, and addresses the climate crisis by making a few essential changes ALL AT ONCE.

Would you want to live in a ‘Livable Community’?

Sign your name if you or someone you know would want to live in a Livable Community:

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