Planner and City Official Nithya Raman’s Vision to End Homelessness in Los Angeles

One of L.A. City Council’s newest members, Nithya Raman, ran on a
platform of addressing homelessness and advancing inclusivity in
city government. As a former urban planner and founder of a
homelessness nonprofit, she’s working to show her fellow
Angelenos how issues like homelessness, traffic, and
gentrification all stem from a lack of housing inventory.


After a year and a half in office, Raman shares her vision for
reducing homelessness, offers tips for working more effectively
with city government, and explains how planners can use their
expertise to educate and galvanize communities for positive
change.


Episode URL:
https://planning.org/podcast/planner-and-city-official-nithya-ramans-vision-to-end-homelessness-in-los-angeles/