Jordan Downs Redevelopment: Mayor Villaraigosa and Congresswoman Waters join the Jordan Downs community in their 4th meeting 

The Mayor and Congresswoman reiterated their support for the redevelopment and noted that the process has to involve the community and requires their active participation. “I'm interested in the participation of the residents of Jordan Downs in moving this project forward.” noted Congresswoman Waters.

After overviews and presentations on the process so far, updates on the project master plan and discussions about the community plan options and Human Capital Plan, the residents asked questions to the Mayor, Congresswoman and HACLA CEO, Rudolf Montiel.

“We want to do this with the understanding that the key to success in this community is the people in it. The human capital in this community is going to drive whatever we do here. It's not just about buildings… it starts first and foremost with people.” said Mayor Villaraigosa.

Mr. Montiel, when answering questions from the community, noted that “We are trying to increase the stock of affordable housing in the City of Los Angeles in support of the Mayor’s housing plan.”

The consultant team had prepared two different proposed models based on what they had heard in previous meetings from the residents. Each model had a medium and high density option. The residents broke into groups and discussed the plans, which they presented to the larger group afterwards. HACLA and the consultants took note of the features residents liked and their comments. The Consultant team will work with HACLA, JDCAC, the stakeholders and others involved in the project to create a plan which will reflect and incorporate the elements and features that were discussed in previous meetings.