Housing and Development Newsletter It is surprising that people would vote to tax themselves to help others. It is surprising that the way has been paved to build new housing and provide new services. Given the magnitude of the housing and homelessness crisis in Los Angeles, perhaps it’s not that surprising; however, the response and the action are admirable. In most cities and towns, the development process is led by developers. They find deals, bring plans to the cities and negotiate for development. This inefficient and expensive process always drives up the cost of development and reduc...