The Mello Act sets requirements for the demolition, conversion and construction of housing in the Coastal Zone and applies to the Coastal Zone throughout the entire state of California. The primary objective of this paper is to evaluate what the impacts of changes to the Mello Act would be within the Coastal Zone in the City of Los Angeles.
Read MoreHousing production in Los Angeles has become a topic of vigorous public discussion as a housing crisis continues to affect residents across the region. This study helps identify where land use policy is lacking or failing in providing adequate housing for Angelenos.
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