Los Angeles Politics and Urbanism Daily
LA’s Reform Test: Build Housing, Run Transit, Prove Accountability
Thursday, May 14, 2026 · 10 min
Los Angeles is showing real bricks-and-rails progress, from supportive housing construction to the D Line extension, while homelessness governance and City Hall’s budget-labor bargaining expose the harder part: making big public systems deliver measurable results.
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Los Angeles is showing real bricks-and-rails progress, from supportive housing construction to the D Line extension, while homelessness governance and City Hall’s budget-labor bargaining expose the harder part: making big public systems deliver measurable results.
In this episode
- Wood framing takes shape for affordable housing at 1321 N. Mission Rd. in Lincoln Heights | Urbanize LA — Urbanize LA
Wood framing takes shape for affordable housing at 1321 N. Mission Rd. in Lincoln Heights | Urbanize LA Six months after breaking ground in Lincoln Heights, wood framing is on the rise for the new Century + Restorative Care Village near Los Angeles General Medical Center. Century Housing Corp. is currently building the first phase of the project at 1321 N. Mission Road, which will include 146…
- Step Back — When LA and California announce hundreds of millions more for homelessness, what’s the actual accountability chain — who gets the money, what outcomes are they supposed to deliver, and what happens if encampments and shelter numbers don’t improve?
Background sources
- Governor Newsom delivers $760 million in HHAP funding to support communities’ efforts in reducing homelessness — State of California
- Governor Newsom announces new CARE Court accountability measures to get more chronically mentally ill off our streets, awards $291 million in funding for services and housing | Governor of California — State of California
- New hurdles for California counties getting homelessness funds - CalMatters — Marisa Kendall, Ben Christopher
- California governor threatens funding for underperforming counties | Sacramento Bee — Karl Mondon
- LA weighs major changes to LAHSA as layoffs reshape homelessness agency — Teresa Liu | tliu@scng.com
- RV encampment grows outside LA Housing Authority building despite nearby 'Safe Parking' | FOX 11 Los Angeles — FOX 11 Los Angeles
RV encampment grows outside LA Housing Authority building despite nearby 'Safe Parking' | FOX 11 Los Angeles #### RV encampment grows outside LA Housing Agency County officials told FOX 11 they are aware of this issue and will be sending outreach teams. #### The Brief - More than a dozen RVs and buses have formed a long-term encampment directly outside a Los Angeles City Housing Authority…
- Facing pressure, LA City Council looks to delay minimum wage boosts for tourism workers — LAist
Facing pressure, LA City Council looks to delay minimum wage boosts for tourism workers | LAist Sponsored message Audience-funded nonprofit news Listen Next Up: 0:00 0:00 — See All Episodes Subscribe LAist Daily Radio Schedule ### Hey, LA listener! Download our app for the optimal streaming experience Listen Now Playing Listen Listen Now Playing Listen # Facing pressure, LA City Council looks to…
- Metro’s D Line Extension Opens New Chapter for L.A. Transit, Connectivity and Road to 2028 — Los Angeles Sentinel
Metro’s D Line Extension Opens New Chapter for L.A. Transit, Connectivity and Road to 2028 – Los Angeles Sentinel top This is a preview. This ad will run at the top of the page as expected when running (or previewing) on your website APR 25 - MAY 23GET TICKETS NOWGET TICKETS NOW Breaking News - Signup for E-Paper - Metro’s D Line Extension Opens New Chapter for L.A. Transit, Connectivity and Road…