The Livable Communities Initiative, founded in 2019, is a group of urbanists, architects, developers and advocates who want to reimagine Los Angeles and address the housing, mobility, and climate crises at the same time. Their goal: charming, walkable streets with affordable homes over neighborhood-serving retail, all located near job centers and transit. This sought-after model of human-scale, human-centered urbanism could be the key to unlocking financial feasibility and broad support for new housing. In Los Angeles, many miles of underused commercial corridors can be transformed with street changes, while property owners can be enticed to build with standard plans and a streamlined approval process. The Livable Communities Initiative shares what needs to change, from local building codes to state laws.
Speaker:
- Lindsay Sturman / Co-founder, Livable Communities Initiative, Bike Talk podcast co-host