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Los Angeles –
Developing an
Integrated
Consolidated Plan
SNEAPA Conference
October 23, 2014
Abt Associates | pg 2
Guide neighborhood level investment in Los Angeles
Leverage transit investment and funding resources
Depoliticize decision making
Goals of LA’s Consolidated Plan
Abt Associates | pg 3
Bottom Line
To connect plans…
connect people.
Abt Associates | pg 4
Bringing people together
Planning
Education
Leadership
Collaboration
Implementation
Reorganization
Commitment
Collaboration
Abt Associates | pg 5
Planning Process
Educated elected officials and commissions on role of Con Plan and what it could do for them.
Announced high level strategic goals and asked for partnership in reaching them.
Established Con Plan Working Group and Housing & Community Development Cabinet to develop plan.
Held place-based investment workshops with broad audience made up of key players.
Met with city council offices personally to vet approach and discuss concerns.
Abt Associates | pg 6
Con Plan Working Group
Staff level – shared responsibility for researching, writing and developing the Con Plan
– Mayor’s office
– Community Development
– Housing
– Homeless Services
– Housing Authority
– Planning
– Bureau of Engineering
– Chief Administrative Officer
Abt Associates | pg 7
Housing & Community Development
Cabinet Agency management – oversaw strategic direction and
approval of the draft Con Plan
– Mayor’s office – housing, business, TOD
– Community Development
– Housing
– Affordable Housing Commission
– Commission on Community and Family Services
– Building & Safety
– Transportation
– Housing Authority
– Homeless Services
– Planning
Abt Associates | pg 8
Implementation
Agencies combined and created Strategic Planning
& Policy Unit
Staff have maintained relationships developed
through Con Plan Working Group
Continued to build collaborative relationships
internally, with City Council, and with other city
departments
Abt Associates | pg 9
Agency Reorganization
Created Strategic Planning and Policy Unit
within new agency
– Community Engagement
– Public Policy & Research
– Planning & Procurement
– Community–based Investment
– Grants Administration
– Performance Measurement & Evaluation
Abt Associates | pg 10
Strategic Planning Team
Comprised of staff with different areas of
expertise
Consult with community organizations and
the public
Work with other city departments
Collaborate with City Council
Abt Associates | pg 11
Takeaways
Leadership must set expectation for participation.
Collaborate with key players and decision makers –
create mutual ownership.
Create an organizational structure to support
ongoing efforts.
