LOS ANGELES — Approximately $107.3 million in state money will fund the creation of 673 affordable rental homes that will be offered first to those affected or displaced by last January’s wildfires, officials said Tuesday.
On the eve of the first anniversary of the twin fires that devastated Altadena and Pacific Palisades, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced the new investments in affordable housing across Los Angeles County to help survivors rebuild their lives. Newsom’s office said the goal is to keep current residents housed and prevent further displacement without changing local zoning rules or neighborhood character.
“We are rebuilding stronger, fairer communities in Los Angeles without displacing the people who call these neighborhoods home. More affordable homes across the county means survivors can stay near their schools, jobs and support systems, and all Angelenos are better able to afford housing in these vibrant communities,” Newsom said in a statement…