Building an Island
In a system organized by money, deals are system events. Innovative deals expand the definition of “what works,” making the pattern legible enough for the next owner, lender, or funder to trust it and repeat it. Deal by deal – that's how we create an island of coherence in LA.
The Future in the Present
The first horizon (H1) describes the system as it currently operates, the status quo. There is much in H1 to be grateful for – and lots of things in H1 must stay the same for daily life to go on – but we’re seeing signs that our H1 ways of doing things are out of step with emerging conditions, not producing the outcomes we want to see.
The third horizon (H3) is the future system – the new ways of living, working, and investing that fit better with emerging needs and opportunities.
The Preservation Paradox
"Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" - Plutarch
Resolving the housing preservation paradox.
Enabling Catalytic Investments at the Intersection of Housing, Climate, and Health
Over 2-3 months, Sustento Initiative will receive support from subject matter experts on building energy modeling to leverage existing ResStock data and heat strain modeling to assess high temperature risks and thermal comfort for residents in Los Angeles multifamily buildings.
Better Neighborhoods, Same Neighbors
The dominant conversation about housing in LA focuses on new construction, but the city is losing affordable units ten times faster than it's adding them. Preservation offers an overlooked solution: it's faster, less expensive, greener, and delivers health and social benefits.
Housing IS Healthcare: A new Vision for Climate and Health Equity
What if we treated housing like healthcare? For millions of Americans, the quality of your home does more for your health than your doctor ever could. It's time to bridge the gap between housing, health, and climate—and unlock investment for homes that keep communities well.
