Recent Newsletters
Looking Back on 2024 and Moving Forward to 2025
Reflecting on the events of the past year, we recognize the potential future headwinds facing the development of more stable, safe, and affordable housing in California. At the same time, there are signs of opportunities [...]
GPLA Presents to Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference on the Vienna Social Housing Model
Interest in the Vienna Social Housing model is growing across California and the US, with some communities having begun implementing key components of the model. Seattle, WA; Montgomery County, MD; and Atlanta, GA, have [...]
Homelessness Counts in Los Angeles and San Diego Demonstrate Potential of Varied Housing Solutions
At the end of December, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its 2024 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report: Part 1: Point-in-Time (PIT) Estimates, which provides an annual snapshot of individuals in shelters, [...]
Federal Continuing Resolution Signed, Setting Up Budget Negotiations for March
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, President Biden signed a continuing resolution (CR), passed by the House and Senate the day before, that funds the Federal government at its current levels until March. This CR [...]
Federal Election Results Portend Reversals of Housing and Homelessness Gains
On November 5, 2024, Donald Trump made sweeping electoral gains across the country, winning the popular and electoral vote and defying predictions of a razor-thin race. Coupled with a Senate majority and potential House majority, [...]
State Housing Production Legislation Focuses on Spurring Development Despite Budget Constraints
The 2024 legislative session ended at the end of August when the legislature passed more than 70 bills attempting to alleviate the housing crisis in California. The Governor had until September 30th to take [...]