As part of the city’s 6th Cycle Housing Element, which covers the planning years from 2021 to 2029, Sasaki’s work will help West Hollywood maintain its existing housing stock, assess the needs of diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups, and encourage the construction of affordable housing units. 

Sasaki will examine current housing policy, standards, and zoning criteria to identify barriers to housing development and to propose improvements. By studying how housing is spread across the city and simulating different housing types, the design team will determine best practices for housing planning, taking into account financial, spatial, and geographic concerns of West Hollywood residents. 

“West Hollywood has a vibrant legacy of civic action and progressive planning,” says architect and associate principal Ian Dickenson. “We’re committed to preserving the unique cultural landscape of the area and working with communities to help expand opportunity throughout the city.”

Sasaki’s research is driven by a desire to disrupt long standing patterns of housing segregation. Through taking stock of diverse community needs and encouraging sustainable construction and preservation practices, Sasaki will help chart a more equitable future for the City of West Hollywood. 

Learn More About Sasaki

Sasaki has been a leader in the design industry for over 70 years. The firm is known for blending disciplines, engaging with clients and communities, drawing on history and context, and using data and emerging technologies to shape the built environment. With offices in Boston, Denver, New York, Los Angeles, and Shanghai, Sasaki’s 300 professionals partner with education, civic, institutional, and commercial clients around the world. Sasaki’s integrated services span architecture, interior design, planning and urban design, space planning, landscape architecture, and civil engineering.

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