Supes Barger and Solis Look to Repurpose Unused Commercial Property to Aid LA’s Homeless
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HELP FOR HOMELESS-At tomorrow’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Kathryn Barger will introduce a motion, coauthored by Chair Hilda L. Solis, that looks to identify commercial real estate property across Los Angeles County that could be repurposed for critically needed temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness as well as for long term affordable housing.
As many businesses have transitioned to telework, commercial spaces are left vacant. To address the persistent housing shortage and homelessness crisis, Supervisor Barger’s motion aims to serve vulnerable residents while also supporting local businesses through innovative strategies to leverage public-private partnership.