The Los Angeles City Council approved a disposition and development agreement for the transformation of City-owned property at 216-224 South Avenue 24 into affordable housing. The development agreement allows Women Organizing Resources Knowledge and Services (WORKS) and GTM Holdings to proceed with the construction of affordable and supportive housing units on the site. The project includes a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act and aims to provide community-serving housing solutions on previously underutilized land. This agreement involves a transfer of jurisdiction from the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to the Los Angeles Housing Department.
This decision emphasizes the City of Los Angeles' commitment to increasing affordable and supportive housing in response to homelessness and housing insecurity. The project utilizes City-owned property to deliver community-focused housing solutions, improving the area's housing stock and providing stability for vulnerable populations.