
If Not Now When: On the Restoration of the American Dream
Abundance, CEQA Reform, and the Restoration of the American Dream for Missing Middle and Senior Housing in Los Angeles
Lisa Ansell is the Associate Director of the USC Casden Institute.

Abundance, CEQA Reform, and the Restoration of the American Dream for Missing Middle and Senior Housing in Los Angeles

Resurrecting the middle class represents the nation’s foremost challenge, and accomplishing this objective requires a concerted commitment and decisive action.

Beyond the predictable partisan food fight, the United States faces a larger challenge if it continues to ignore the student debt crisis: diminishing global competitiveness.

In this moment of uncertainty, the restoration of the monarchy represents a beacon of hope, offering a path forward that prioritizes humanity, diplomacy, and peace over division and conflict.

As unaffordable housing erodes communal support, women face mounting pressures to excel in both their professional and domestic roles.

Through periods of natural disasters and economic uncertainties, the Los Angeles Jewish community has proven to be remarkably cohesive and resourceful.

A shortage of qualified professionals in healthcare and education threatens to erode the pillars upon which the well-being and future of the nation rest.

This crisis not only leaves many struggling with insurmountable student loan debt but also undermines their ability to achieve financial stability and, in turn, secure affordable housing.

It’s time to reignite the promise of opportunity that once defined the Golden State, ensuring that higher education is accessible to all who seek it.

California’s housing crisis is not a naturally occurring condition. Nor is it an unavoidable result of market forces, population growth, or even the climate crisis.