L.A. has 24,000 tiny vacant lots across the city-these designs show creative ways to use them for housing

"A project called 4x4x4, from the Brooklyn-based firm Light and Air, uses a single 50-by-150-foot lot..."

Los Angeles faces a housing crisis, especially for starter homes, with the median price reaching around $1.2 million. In response, the city is collaborating with architects and developers to create prototypes of affordable homes using its many small, undeveloped lots. The initiative includes a design competition that emphasizes innovative uses of these lots, prioritizing shared spaces and diverse housing units. These efforts aim not just to develop housing but also to stimulate broader private sector activity in similar areas across the city.

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