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Navigating Mello Act Compliance in 2023: Insights for LA Expedite Inc. Clients
Get ready for noteworthy changes in affordable housing regulations in the Los Angeles Coastal Zone in 2023. We're actively involved in shaping these updates and will keep you informed.
Venice Local Coastal Program (LCP): Shaping a Sustainable Future by the Sea
As a stakeholder in Venice's unique coastal environment, you play a crucial role in shaping its future through the Venice Local Coastal Program (LCP). The LCP is a comprehensive blueprint for sustainable development, addressing land use, transportation, and environmental protection, designed to adapt to changing conditions while involving the community in the decision-making process.
New Linkage Fee Update: What You Need to Know
A significant development in real estate and city planning is the updated Affordable Housing Linkage Fee (AHLF) schedule, effective from July 1, 2023. Originally introduced in 2017, the AHLF is adjusted annually for inflation, with a 3.8% increase in 2023.
Los Angeles Paves the Way with All-Electric Building Ordinance, Ordinance No. 187714
The City of Los Angeles is leading the way towards a sustainable future with Ordinance No. 187714, requiring all-new buildings to have all-electric infrastructure. This bold move eliminates combustion equipment, like fuel or gas piping, and shifts buildings to rely solely on electricity for their energy needs.
Embracing Sustainability: Los Angeles' Forward-Thinking Ordinance
Los Angeles is ushering in a sustainable future with the Environmentally Friendly Ordinance of 2023, poised to transform the city's development landscape. This ordinance sets high standards for energy efficiency, water conservation, and eco-conscious construction materials in new buildings.
A Dawn for Affordable Housing in Los Angeles: Mayor Karen Bass's Executive Directive 1!
In her first week in office, Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles has taken a bold stance on the city's housing and homelessness crisis with Executive Directive 1 (ED 1). This directive aims to expedite permits and clearances for temporary shelters and 100% affordable housing projects, simplifying complex bureaucratic processes and reducing project review timelines.