A proposed homeless housing development in Venice — ground zero in Los Angeles’ debate over how to deal with its homelessness crisis — would provide apartments for artists and low-wage workers. “By serving multiple groups, we’re getting at the historic diversity of Venice and creating opportunity for people” to remain in the area, said Becky Dennison, executive director of Venice Community Housing. The advocacy group, along with the Hollywood Community Housing Corp., is behind the Venice proposal. Residents protested that more homeless people could be helped by selling the lot and building housing in less pricey neighborhoods. Venice Community Housing held public meetings and visits to other apartments for formerly homeless people to gather community ideas for the housing plan, which could receive funding from a $1.2-billion bond that L.A. voters approved in November.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 12, 2017 01:33 UTC