Canyon5 / Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects

Conceived by smart growth proponents as a viable solution to Los Angeles' tight housing market, the City of Los Angeles adopted the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance in 2005. The ordinance aimed to encourage the construction of smaller, more affordable infill housing to target first-time home buyers in an increasingly unaffordable market; simultaneously increasing density while maintaining the residential scale of Los Angeles neighborhoods.

Canyon5 / Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects
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  • architects: Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects
  • Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
  • Project Year: 2023
  • Photographs: Here And Now Agency
  • Area: 10000.0 ft2

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