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# Livable Communities Initiative

Addressing affordable housing and climate change

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- [Tech Papers](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/tech-papers/) - LCI Tech & Discussion Papers The LCI Plan An overview of the entire LCI plan. A detailed plan to help address LA’s housing crisis. Housing, traffic, and climate are actually intertwined. To solve one, is to solve them all. Read Here LCI - Mobility Plan We worked with mobility experts from around the world to
- [LCI Ideal Locations](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/lci-ideal-locations/) - Here are a few ideal locations that have the characteristics of an LCI 15 Minute Community (small retail, Metro stop, low car street) and could be transformed almost immediately: Third Street Promenade It’s already appealing to live in Santa Monica without a car – 25% of residents already do (twice the rate of LA). Santa
- [Neighborhood Serving Retail](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/neighborhood-serving-retail/) - Small shops create destinations for a wide range of errands so residents can meet their daily/weekly needs within a few blocks from their house.
- [Standard Plans](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/standard-plans-for-lci/) - Cities all over the world pre-determine their architecture – it makes cities beautiful.
- [Mobility](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/mobility/) - Streets Creating a walkable, bikeable life where everyone can safely and pleasantly walk, bike, trike, use a golf cart, and access great transit allows for housing without parking – a key tool in creating an abundance of homes that are affordable to workers and moderate and low income households. How Mobility Works Cars take up
- [Zero Lot Line V Setbacks](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/zero-lot-line-v-setbacks/) - The Difference Between Setbacks and Zero Lot Line Why LCI Removes Setback Requirements We have limited space in our city. So, we have to make hard choices about how to use it. Which encourages human interaction? Which creates a feeling of community—of interconnectivity? Which street would you want to live on? Ask yourself: Do I
- [The Benefits of Kicking Our Car Addiction](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/the-benefits-of-kicking-our-car-addiction/) - Not only is car dependency damaging to the environment and the vibrancy of our city, it also has a real financial impact and is a hidden cost barrier preventing upward mobility for working-class families.
- [The Secret to Happy, Bikeable Streets](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/the-secret-to-happy-bikeable-streets/) - The same way a bridge is engineered to never fail and a plane is engineered to always fly, a bike lane can be engineered to always be safe.
- [LCI: Detailed Plan](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/lci-detailed-plan/) - Housing, traffic, and climate are actually intertwined. To solve one, is to solve them all.
- [LCI: Mobility Plan](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/lci-mobility-plan/) - Using the best design and engineering, LA can create safe, pleasant dignified mobility that is empathetic to the user experience and will scale up so people will realistically choose to opt into a car light / car free lifestyle.
- [LCI: Standard Plans](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/lci-standard-plans/) - What do we want our neighborhoods to look like? What if we got to decide? Can we intentionally design our city? “Standard Plans” offer that opportunity.
- [LCI: NOAH](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/lci-noah/) - By remove parking, delays, red tape, risk, and fees, LA has had two successful real life experiments in how to let the market build affordable housing.
- [LCI: Streamlining Plan](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/lci-streamlining-plan/) - A plan to streamline and cut red tape so small property owners can build small buildings with compact, affordable units in LA that “pencil out.”
- [Who Would Live Here](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/who-would-live-here/) - “Who would want to live without a car?” “LA is a car town.” “No one wants to give up their car.” Answer: more people than you’d think.
- [LCI: Equity](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/lci-equity/) - The Livable Communities Initiative (LCI) is a plan to build mixed-income and affordable housing that is attainable for all Angelenos.
- [LCI: Climate](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/lci-climate/) - California needs to build 3.5 million homes. We also have a climate crisis, air quality crisis, and traffic crisis. The LCI offers a unique solution.
- [Guide to Quick Build](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/guide-to-quick-build/) - A method of using temporary, low-cost materials such as paint and planters that are quickly installed to implement a new street design cheaply, that can be easily reversed.
- [The Civic City](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/the-civic-city/) - By developing civic attributes and placemaking, a public space can go from being the corridor between starting point and destination, to a destination in and of itself.
- [Resources: Housing](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/resources-related-to-housing/) - Collection of links to resources related to housing, building, homelessness, and architecture.
- [Resources: Car-Lite Communities](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/car-lite-communities/) - Links to resources related to car-lite living, traffic, and the 15-minute city.
- [Resources: Parking Ruins Everything](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/resources-parking-ruins-everything/) - Links to resources about the ways parking issues thwart the creation of affordable housing.
- [Housing](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/housing/) - The LCI is a framework and a set of tools that allows neighborhoods to create streets with beautiful architecture and an abundance of low-cost, high-quality housing in car-light 15 minute communities. Here are several building blocks:
- [Welcome to the Livable Communities Initiative](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/blog-post-title-one-gxarm/) - By Jennifer LevinWelcome to the Livable Communities Initiative, a.k.a. the LCI. We are so happy you’re here. To start things off, we figured you’d want to know a few basics, like who the heck are we? And how did this whole thing get started?
- [A Commonsense Approach to Our Housing Crisis](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/a-commonsense-approach-to-our-housing-crisis/) - By Josh MorgermanIf you’re an Angeleno like me, you’re frustrated with the current state of affairs here: the cost of living, the skyrocketing rents, the widespread homelessness, the traffic… and yet: the problems don’t get solved. We all have our opinions about what’s causing our housing crisis.
- [The Story of Housing (In Pictures)](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/the-story-of-housing-in-pictures/) - We have the power to reimagine L.A. Do you want more living space—or more parking space?
- [Can New Apps Solve Traffic?](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/can-a-new-app-solve-traffic/) - Carsharing apps can also be a powerful force for equity because they give everyone 24-hour access to a car on a fee-per-ride basis—a much better deal for those who work from home, families that only need a second car occasionally, anyone who wants a smaller carbon footprint, and low-wage workers who are forced to spend 30% of their income on a car.

## Pages

- [Livable Communities Initiative](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/) - Our vision for 15-minute walkable neighborhoods across LA addresses our housing, traffic and climate crisis, transforming urban sprawl into livable communities.
- [What are the ingredients for an LCI?](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/what/) - The What The LCI plan is a framework for creating 15 minute walkable communities I'd like to help! Housing We believe affordable homes should be beautiful. Courtyard buildings of 3-5 stories. Residential above retail. Apartments with high ceilings, ample air, and natural light. See our key Housing Components. Retail ‘Neighborhood-serving retail’ refers to small, local
- [Sign: I Want To Live Here](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/i-want-to-live-here/) - I’d Want to Live in an LCI The Livable Communities Initiative (LCI) aims to create 15-minute communities in Los Angeles- where everything you need is within walking and biking distance from your home. The street is lined with trees, there are safe and protected bike lanes and 3-5 stories of beautiful, affordable housing above ground-level
- [Design Competition](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/design-competition/) - A Call For IdeasWe welcome submissions to the Larchmont 2030 Design Competition. Launched in collaboration with Reboot Larchmont, we encourage anyone and everyone to submit examples of neighborhood-enhancing architecture. Please submit to our email inbox before midnight on May 7th, 2026. See poster for more details.SUBMIT HERE
- [Why LCI](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/why-lci/) - Why is this the best plan forward? 15 minute neighborhoods revitalize local retail, create affordable housing and home ownership, address the need for parking, reduce traffic and climate emissions- while being wildly popular. I'd like to help! The only plan beloved by NIMBYs and YIMBYs: The 'Town Center' Residential over retail along a walkable street
- [Shop](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/shop/)
- [Bike Towns](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/bike-towns/) - Social Housing for Los Angeles LCI’s can also be Bike Towns! Car-free neighborhoods are some of the most beloved places around the world. The quieter, the more trees and the more local shops… the more people are drawn to these magical places. The greatest misconception is that people choose this We live in a car-centric world
- [Volunteer](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer with us! We are always looking for passionate and creative individuals who are eager to make a difference in their community! We need help with presentations, video editing, before-and-after designs, writing articles, t-shirts and e-commerce, social media, outreach and more. Please complete the form below and let us know how you would like to
- [How](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/how/) - How do we make LCI a reality? The elements of LCI come together to ensure success. Our government can remove obstacles to make it happen sooner. I'd like to help! The HOW The key to creating a Livable Community is the synergy between all of its elements Reduce Costs REDUCE RED TAPE & DELAYS Streamline
- [Contact](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/contact/) - Contact Us We'd love to hear from you!
- [Who We Are](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/about-us/) - Who We Are We are a group of urbanists, architects, developers and advocates who want to reimagine our city and address the housing, mobility and climate crisis at the same time. Our Work LCI is completely grassroots - advocating for a variety of reforms in housing, urban development and transportation. We envision a holistic plan
- [I want to help](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/get-involved/) - Get Involved Join our team of volunteers and innovators and help bring Livable Communities to life! Ways to Help State your Support Send a message to your state and local representatives urging them to approve the LCI plans. Coming Soon Volunteer with LCI Share your enthusiasm and skills like graphic design, writing, marketing, public speaking
- [About](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/about/) - About Livable Communities Initiative We're mission-driven, innovative problem-solvers. Join Us Mission The Livable Communities Initiative (LCI) is a 501(c)(3) organization that researches, educates, and aims to implement a plan that addresses our severe housing, climate, and traffic crisis with urgency. The LCI plan encourages the creation of 100% affordable, mixed-income and naturally affordable mixed-use housing
- [Student Internships](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/internships/) - Student Internships We love working with students who are interested in urban planning and want to help solve the housing, traffic and climate crisis here in Los Angeles. Our student interns work on a variety of tasks such as content creation, video editing, farmers markets, research projects, outreach and so much more. Get in touch.
- [Book a Presentation](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/book-a-presentation/) - Book a Presentation Help us raise awareness and support! We'd love to meet you! Our team would love to present our plan to your Neighborhood Council, residents association, civic group, book club (we're not kidding!) and more to start a conversation: what could a web of 15-minute city neighborhoods mean to our lives and futures?
- [Donate](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/donate/) - Help us bring affordable high quality housing to LA Los Angeles is in the middle of a major housing and traffic crisis. The LCI wants to change housing and transportation policy to build the types of homes Angelenos want in our neighborhoods along streets that are safe to walk/bike on and close to easy and
- [Homeownership & Affordability](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/homeownership-and-affordability/) - Ensuring Affordability Through Design In order to ensure that LCI housing is affordable for Moderate Income and Low Income Households and also provides Workforce and Missing Middle Housing, the LCI advocates for reversing the usual requirements of parking minimums and density maximums: calling for parking maximums and density minimums. This will promote the construction of
- [The Mayor's Advisory](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/mayors-advisory/) - The Los Angeles Streamlining Plan A Mayor’s Housing Advisory Board A plan to streamline and cut red tape so small property owners can build small buildings with compact, affordable units in LA that “pencil out” – to help build our deficit of naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) for moderate and low-income households. The Problem: It
- [Climate](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/climate/) - Climate Impact Climate Moonshot The State of California needs to build 3.5 million homes – we can make this a climate moonshot – and focus on building zero carbon buildings with zero carbon mobility. Standard Plans can bake in a climate wish list: electrification, solar panels, heat pumps, water reclamation, and traditional climate-appropriate building design
- [Resource Library](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/resource-library/) - Learn More
- [Bring LCI to my Neighborhood](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/submit-your-street/) - I want to explore LCI for my neighborhood Have an idea for a street? Or for a building you'd like to see more of? Send us ideas for potential LCI streets and for potential model buildings that could become Standard Plans so they can be easily replicated. Submit your ideas below! Tell us your idea:
- [Grand Prize Winner](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/grand-prize-winner/) - Grand Prize Winner: Pico-Robertson
- [Latest Press](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/press/) - Latest Press If San Diego wants more family-sized apartments, an update to the building code may help KPBS LEARN MORE Building a Better SLO: The 15-Minute City with Lindsay Sturman Building a Better SLO WATCH HERE How changing the rules on stairways could help California build more homes Los Angeles Times READ MORE Livable Communities
- [The Detailed Plan](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/the-lci-plan/) - What is LCI? The Livable Communities Initiative (LCI) is a plan to address LA’s housing, traffic and climate crisis by building 3-5 stories of gentle density above small retail along carefully chosen commercial streets that are transformed to be walkable, bikeable, and livable. It is a vision for “15 minute” walkable communities in LA.The LCI
- [LCI Cities](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/lci-cities-1/) - LCI in your NeighborhoodTake a closer look at how we are working to improve streets in Santa Monica, Culver City, Burbank, Westwood Village, Inglewood and more. DETAILS COMING SOON SEE THE LCI PLAN
- [Equity](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/equity/) - Equity The Importance of Street Design for EquityThe LCI is a community-driven opt-in program open to any neighborhood that wants it, with a particular focus on neighborhoods near high-quality transit stops. Much of our organizing efforts have centered on building support for new housing in high-opportunity neighborhoods on the Westside that have not built their
- [LCI Burbank](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/burbank/) - Welcome to LCI Burbank A common sense housing solution that fits into Burbank’s charming identity. Burbank’s small town charm makes it stand out...However, Burbank is now home to 105,000 residents and 160,000 jobs. With more employees than residents, our small city now overflows with commuters and requires workers to commute longer distances. This makes our
- [Glossary](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/glossary/) - LCI Glossary of Terms Courtesy of LCI and Strong Towns A accessory dwelling unit (ADU) Any unit added onto a single family home where an additional person or family could live. Can take the form of a basement, attic or garage that is converted into its own small unit, or a separate cottage built in
- [FAQs](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/faqs/) - Frequently Asked Questions General What is the Livable Communities Initiative (LCI)? The LCI advocates for a variety of reforms in housing, urban development, and transportation. The LCI envisions a holistic plan to address our housing crisis that will also address equity, transportation and sustainability in the places we live. We advocate for policy solutions that
- [Mobility](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/mobility-recommendations/) - Mobility Recommendations Executive SummaryThe Livable Communities Initiative (LCI) is Program #131 in Los Angeles’ Housing Element. It is a plan to address LA’s housing, traffic and pollution crisis by building 3-5 story residential buildings above small shops along carefully chosen commercial streets that are transformed to be walkable, bikeable and livable – creating “15 minute
- [LCI Toolkit](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/lci-toolkit/) - Tools to Reimagine our Streets What if communities could decide where they want housing and what they want it to look like? The LCI is a framework and a set of tools that allow neighborhoods to create beautiful streets with beautiful architecture and an abundance of low-cost, high-quality housing – in car-light 15 minute communities.We
- [Standard Plans](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/standard-plans/) - Standard Plans What do we want our neighborhoods to look like? What if we got to decide? “Standard Plans” offer that opportunity. It’s the housing we want, not the housing we don’t want… Standard Plans are architectural drawings tailored to align with the standardized dimensions of parcels within a specific block (often set at dimensions
- [How to Bring LCI to Your Community](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/bring-lci-to-your-community/) - How to Bring LCI to Your CommunityLivable, walkable and bikeable streets are being built all over the world— and they can be implemented in your neighborhood too!Here are a few ways you can bring LCI to your community… First Name Last Name Email * Phone (###) ### #### What services are you interested in? Option
- [A Market Solution to LA's Housing Crisis](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/a-market-solution-to-la-housing-crisis/) - A Market Solution to LA’s Housing Crisis Los Angeles is going to see an investment of hundreds of billions of dollars in the next few years as we build our housing deficit of 500,000 homes. We have an opportunity to guide that investment– do we want it to go to big developers building mega-projects or
- [Parks & Public Space](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/the-civic-city/) - The Civic City: Parks, Playgrounds, Promenades and Plazas Infrastructure and amenities that help build community and improve well-being Written by Aubrey Stark-Miller The Civic CityBy developing civic attributes and placemaking, a public space can go from being the corridor between starting point and destination, to a destination in and of itself. These spaces are examples
- [Home 2](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/home-2-1/) - "> WHAT YOU CAN DO We hope to inspire our leaders to bring the city together with a shared vision that benefits all Angelenos. Through our early activism, the LCI has already been included in the Housing Element (the city’s plan to build housing). But we still need to lobby
- [Inicio](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/inicio/) - Iniciativa de Comunidades HabitablesResolviendo nuestra crisis de vivienda mientras brindamos la belleza y la comodidad de una ciudad de 15 minutos Nuestros vecindarios y calles reinventadosBienvenido a un nuevo Los Ángeles La MISIÓN de la Iniciativa de Comunidades Habitables es abordar nuestra crisis de vivienda y dignidad humana mediante la construcción de viviendas para todos
- [Resources](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/resources/) - Resources Housing LEARN MORE Car-Lite Communities LEARN MORE Parking Ruins Everything LEARN MORE
- [LCI Updates](https://livablecommunitiesinitiative.org/updates/) - LCI Updates Send an Email to State Legislators in Support of AB835We’re excited to announce that we just got a state bill introduced that can help us realize the LCI vision. AB 835, sponsored by Assembly Members Alex Lee and Chris Ward, and Senator Scott Wiener, calls for the state to study a building code

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