Protesters said only a third of historic skid row would be protected for homeless people and offer “deeply affordable” housing. Skid row resident Suzette Shaw, community leaders and homeless advocates hold a news conference to oppose rezoning of skid row. “This plan encourages the development of desperately needed affordable housing in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of the skid row community. Diaz called on City Councilman Jose Huizar, whose district includes skid row and most of downtown, to support the protesters’ demands. Curt Casey, 55, has been living on skid row sidewalks for two years.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 17, 2019 00:26 UTC