Press Releases & Statements

Press releases, statements, and legislative notices issued by Los Angeles City Planning appear below. For additional information, contact planning.media@lacity.org.

Media Advisories

City Planning launches South LA planning counterCity Planning launches South LA planning counter, bringing equitable access to historically underserved area
City Planning and Housing Departments’ Recommendations Move Forward October 14City Planning and Housing Departments’ Recommendations Move Forward October 14
City Planning Continues Deliberation on the Community Plan and Zoning for Downtown Sept. 23City Planning Continues Deliberation on the Community Plan and Zoning for Downtown Sept. 23
City Planning Proposes to Expand, Protect Affordable Housing in the Coastal ZoneCity Planning Proposes to Expand, Protect Affordable Housing in the Coastal Zone

Press Releases

PDF Icon Linking to press releaseCouncil Approves DTLA Plan, Leads Way for More Affordable and Supportive Housing, New Zoning Code
PDF Icon Linking to press releaseCity Planning Commissioners approve plans for more housing
City of Los Angeles and Getty Announce Historic-Cultural Monument Nominations for Four Buildings Representing Region's African-American HistorySouth LA Development Services Center offers planning, building and housing services to underserved communities, a critical step toward racial equity for area residents
City of Los Angeles and Getty Announce Historic-Cultural Monument Nominations for Four Buildings Representing Region's African-American HistoryLos Angeles City Planning’s Office of Historic Resources Awarded $500,000 Grant to Highlight City’s Latino Heritage
City of Los Angeles and Getty Announce Historic-Cultural Monument Nominations for Four Buildings Representing Region's African-American HistoryCity of Los Angeles and Getty Announce Historic-Cultural Monument Nominations for Four Buildings Representing Region's African-American History
City Planning Releases New Proposed Incentives to Repurpose Vacant Commercial Spaces for HousingCity Planning Releases New Proposed Incentives to Repurpose Vacant Commercial Spaces for Housing
City Planning Commission Votes to Approve Slauson Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan, Supporting Affordable Housing, Green Jobs, and Clean TransportationCity Planning Commission Votes to Approve Slauson Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan, Supporting Affordable Housing, Green Jobs, and Clean Transportation | La Comisión de Planeación de la Ciudad vota para aprobar el Plan de Vecindario de Tránsito del Corredor de Slauson, apoyando viviendas asequibles, empleos verdes y transporte limpio
Los Angeles Releases a New Data-Driven Program to Promote Sustainable TransportationLos Angeles City Planning’s Proposal to Ban Oil Obtains a Key Endorsement
Los Angeles Releases a New Data-Driven Program to Promote Sustainable TransportationLos Angeles Proposes an Outright Citywide Ban on Oil Drilling | La Ciudad de Los Ángeles propone una prohibición total de la extracción de petróleo en toda la ciudad
Los Angeles Releases a New Data-Driven Program to Promote Sustainable TransportationCity Planning's Cultural Heritage Commission Marks 60 Years of Preserving LA's Unique Cultural Identity | La Comisión de Patrimonio Cultural de Planeación celebra 60 años de preservación histórica de la identidad cultural y arquitectónica única de LA
Los Angeles Unveils New Proposal for Westwood Village That Offers Economic Relief to Biz OwnersLos Angeles Unveils New Proposal for Westwood Village That Offers Economic Relief to Biz Owners | Los Ángeles presenta una nueva propuesta para la Villa de Westwood (conocido en Inglés como Westwood Village)
City of Los Angeles Passes Planning Reforms, Addresses Affordable Housing ShortageCity of Los Angeles Passes Planning Reforms, Addresses Affordable Housing Shortage | La Ciudad de Los Ángeles aprueba reformas de planeación, aborda la escasez de viviendas asequibles
Los Angeles Releases a New Data-Driven Program to Promote Sustainable TransportationLos Angeles's New Housing Plan Promotes Equitable Development and Protects Angelenos from Displacement | El nuevo Plan de Vivienda de Los Ángeles promueve el desarrollo equitativo y protege a los angelinos del desplazamiento
Los Angeles Releases a New Data-Driven Program to Promote Sustainable TransportationLos Angeles Releases a New Data-Driven Program to Promote Sustainable Transportation | Los Ángeles lanza un nuevo programa basado en datos para promover el transporte sostenible
Los Angeles City Planning Calls for a More Equitable Housing StrategyLos Angeles City Planning Calls for a More Equitable Housing Strategy | El Departamento de Planeación de la Ciudad de Los Ángeles pide una estrategia de Vivienda más equitativa
City Planning Proposes Additional Safeguards for Affordable Housing in Coastal ZonesCity Planning Proposes Additional Safeguards for Affordable Housing in Coastal Zones
Getty and Los Angeles City Planning Launch African American Historic Places ProjectGetty and Los Angeles City Planning Launch African American Historic Places Project
City Planning Bolsters Online Application System to Improve Customer ServiceCity Planning Bolsters Online Application System to Improve Customer Service
City Planning Proposes Ban on Private Detention Centers in Los AngelesCity Planning Proposes Ban on Private Detention Centers in Los Angeles | El Departamento de Planeación propone prohibir los centros de detención privados en Los Ángeles
City Planning Proposes to Streamline Rules for Future DevelopmentCity Planning Proposes to Streamline Rules for Future Development
City Planning Looks to Ease Regulations, Support Small Business During Economic RecoveryCity Planning Looks to Ease Regulations, Support Small Business During Economic Recovery
Los Angeles Proposes a New Affordable Housing Plan for the Neighborhood of Boyle HeightsLos Angeles Proposes a New Affordable Housing Plan for the Neighborhood of Boyle Heights | Los Ángeles propone un nuevo plan de vivienda de renta asequible para el vecindario de Boyle Heights
City Planning Launches First-of-Its-Kind Compliance System to Remove Illegal Short-Term Rental Listings from Company WebsitesCity Planning Launches First-of-Its-Kind Compliance System to Remove Illegal Short-Term Rental Listings from Company Websites
Past Press Releases
Largest U.S. Planning DepartmentLargest U.S. Planning Department Stewards Its First Chief Equity Officer Appointment | El Departamento de Planeación más grande de EE.UU. nombra su primer Funcionario Jefe de Equidad
Los Angeles City Planning Proposes a New Community Benefits Program for DowntownLos Angeles City Planning Proposes a New Community Benefits Program for Downtown | El Departamento de Planeación de la Ciudad de Los Ángeles propone un nuevo programa de beneficios comunitarios para el Centro
Experts Applaud City Planning's Excellence and Innovation in Housing and Public EngagementExperts Applaud City Planning's Excellence and Innovation in Housing and Public Engagement
Los Angeles City Planning Transitions to Holding Commission Meetings by TeleconferenceLos Angeles City Planning Transitions to Holding Commission Meetings by Teleconference
Los Angeles Introduces a New Program to Simplify City Approvals for Restaurant OwnersLos Angeles Introduces a New Program to Simplify City Approvals for Restaurant Owners | La Ciudad de Los Ángeles presenta un nuevo programa para simplificar trámites para los dueños de restaurantes
City of Los Angeles Proposes Easing DevelopmentCity of Los Angeles Proposes Easing Development Restrictions for New Housing Projects in Downtown
Los Angeles City Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Processes and Procedures OrdinanceLos Angeles City Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Processes and Procedures Ordinance
Nine New Community Plan Updates LaunchedNine New Community Plan Updates Launched | Nueve Nuevas Actualizaciones de Planes Comunitarios Lanzadas
City Releases Measure JJJ Guidelines for Transit-Based Affordable Housing Incentive ProgramCity Releases Measure JJJ Guidelines for Transit-Based Affordable Housing Incentive Program
City Planning Standardizes Project Review SystemCity Planning Standardizes Project Review System
City Planning Releases Proposed Permanent Supportive Housing OrdinanceCity Planning Releases Proposed Permanent Supportive Housing Ordinance
Approval of the Proposed South and Southeast Los Angeles Community PlansCity Planning Commission Recommends Approval of the Proposed South and Southeast Los Angeles Community Plans
Hollywood Community Plan UpdateHollywood Community Plan Update
Council Adopts Unapproved Dwelling Unit Affordable Housing ProgramCouncil Adopts Unapproved Dwelling Unit Affordable Housing Program
New Development Services Center Opens in West Los AngelesNew Development Services Center Opens in West Los Angeles

Legislative Notices

Court of Appeal Affirms Trial Court's Decision on Martin Expo TownCourt of Appeal Affirms Trial Court's Decision on Martin Expo Town Center Project