By Joanne Gamlin Santa Monica
I was not surprised to read that Santa Monica landlords filed suit to overturn the city’s “inclusionary zoning” ordinance, but I was dismayed. What I believe is a reasonable approach to increasing affordable housing is being challenged by local landlords.
Like that in Santa Monica, the Los Angles City Council is regarded as liberal. Yet it has approved little if any affordable housing or “inclusionary zoning”due to the fierce objections from the real estate industry.
Despite these powerful opponents, I hope the court leaves the Santa Monica ordinance intact.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 28, 2006. Read the original PDF.