Enhanced Density Bonus

Asked what it costs taxpayers to miss RHNA targets and suggested special bonuses for local-hire contractors and streamlined permitting.

An Abundant Housing LA policy associate supported the update, thanked Commissioner Clemson for pushing for more ambition, and suggested revisiting the inclusionary housing ordinance's thresholds for smaller projects.

The same resident, volunteering with Everybody's Long Beach, supported the update but worried it still won't pencil out on tiny parcels, while praising the new park-proximity bonus he had suggested during outreach.