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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to homelessness.
The Weingart Center’s interim and permanent supportive housing programs allow us to meet our clients where they are and address their unique needs.
2024 Champion for Change Award Recipient – William A. Witte
I’m grateful for the opportunity to have collaborated with William A. Witte, Chairman and CEO of Related California, a development company that has dedicated much of its portfolio to creating affordable housing.
The Solutions Alameda Coalition: DTLA stakeholders unite, push for corridor infrastructure
A diverse group of property owners, community organizations, nonprofit associations and Downtown LA stakeholders have joined together to form the Solutions Alameda Coalition (SAC) and advocate for an equitable vision of the Alameda Esplanade.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass showcases Hilda L. Solis Care First Village to fellow Black and African American mayors
When Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass recently invited Black and African-American mayors from across the United States to tour one of our Weingart housing locations, it was to spotlight the success that both the city and Weingart Center are having in helping to alleviate the crisis of homelessness.
The Weingart Primrose will soon bring housing and services to over 100 Angelenos.
The Weingart Center is working with Los Angeles County on “The Weingart Primrose” to provide interim housing and permanent supportive housing to Angelenos in need.
2023 Weingart Center Success
The Weingart Center brought several interim and permanent supportive housing developments online last year.
Challenges of Men and Women Experiencing Homelessness
Surviving homelessness isn’t a generic struggle; it’s nuanced and gender-specific.
Weingart Center broke ground on LA's largest permanent supportive housing development
On October 12, 2023, the Weingart Center broke ground on 600 San Pedro, Los Angeles’ largest permanent supportive housing development.
Mayor Bass says 7,300 affordable housing units are in the development pipeline
About 7,300 units of affordable housing are in the city of Los Angeles’ development pipeline as a result of her first executive directive, aimed at accelerating and lowering the cost of affordable housing projects in the city, Mayor Karen Bass’ office announced on Thursday, Sept. 14.
Related California, Weingart Plan Skid Row Project
Related California and the Weingart Center Association have just closed escrow on a 1.12-acre site downtown that will become the largest 100% permanent supportive housing development in the city of L.A.
Weingart Tower — Topping-Out Ceremony
It gave me great joy to be part of Friday's Topping Out Ceremony for the Weingart Tower hosted by Swinerton Builders.
$60-million state grant to aid L.A. County in expanding homeless services in Skid Row
A $60-million state grant recently awarded to L.A. County’s Department of Health Services will jump-start a plan to provide interim housing and services for more than half of Skid Row’s homeless population over the next three years.
Mayor Bass's aggressive operation to remove homeless encampments running into resistance in downtown LA
In the LA Times today, they talked about a woman who said "I finally have a room where I get to take a shower." That's a big upgrade from the congregate shelters people have been offered in the past.
New Study Suggests Major Reforms Needed to Meet LA’s Housing Production Goals
Reforming and expanding policies for affordable housing in Los Angeles is a crucial step toward accelerating much-needed housing production, which would greatly impact our City’s homelessness crisis.
Former Gov. Schwarzenegger flips on AltaSea’s giant rooftop solar panels
I was fortunate to join former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and a crowd of more than 100 people as we celebrated a new solar rooftop project at AltaSea, the marine science lab at the Port of Los Angeles.
Sen. Kevin Murray, an Oral History Release
Senator Murray and [Roger Eardley-Pryor of Berkley University] recorded over five hours of interviews about his life and career in May 2021 as part of the Oral History Center‘s contributions to the California State Government Oral History Program.
A Multipronged Approach to Solve Homelessness: Homeless Shelters & Other Housing Solutions
A homeless shelter is only one way to help people experiencing homelessness. Weingart Center uses a multi-pronged approach including a variety of housing solutions.
Weingart Center Honors Jessica Lall With Champions for Change Award
I’m excited to announce that Jessica Lall, former President & CEO of Central City Association (CCA), and the newly appointed Managing Director of CBRE’s DTLA office, will be awarded the Champions for Change Award during the 27th Annual Weingart Golf Classic on April 3, 2023.
The Weingart Center Welcomes Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
On Friday, January 13, 2023, the Weingart Center Association leaders and I welcomed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as she toured Skid Row, the Weingart Center, and Weingart Towers.
LA’s New Mayor Orders City To Speed Up Approval Of Affordable Housing
I am excited and hopeful by the news that Mayor Karen Bass signed an executive order aimed at drastically accelerating the approval processes for affordable housing projects in Los Angeles. I look forward to working with her to help make this happen.