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California's housing crunch has forced many people to occupy increasingly smaller spaces as they've down-sized and taken on roommates to make ends meet. In a country where abundance and bigness is prized, this trend is often lamented. Although, a growing group of urbanites and developers are starting to embrace smallness on its own terms, trading square footage for location and, perhaps most importantly, a communal spirit. 

A raft of renovations and new developments turn the housing opportunities on its head by offering upscale, comparatively affordable units with shared living facilities and built-in luxury amenities. They envision urban living as a shared experience that may challenge the typical multifamily apartment development model. Drawing inspiration from college dorms and co-working, they emphasize sociability rather than personal space or even private space. 

Cities are deciding how to classify and regulate this new housing type, and developers are trying to figure out the right formula -- especially as they try to attract the right mix of tenants.  And, of course, with limited space and tremendous demand in Los Angeles, smaller may be the way to go. 

Panelists
Brent Gaisford, Co-Founder, Treehouse Co-Living 
Eduardo Foss, Director of West US Expansion, Quarters Co-living
Marie Rumsey, VP of Public Policy, Central City Association
Roxanne Tanemori, Acting Planning Manager, City of Santa Monica 

Moderator
Lisa Kolieb, Land Use Partner, Akerman LLP

Helms Design Center @ the Helms Bakery campus
8745 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA  90232
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Parking
Available in the adjacent, interior parking garage at 8711 Washington Blvd., Culver City (look for the red banners), or ample street parking, or via the Expo Light Rail line, one block to the east of Helms Bakery.

7:15am-9am

7:15am  Registration
7:30am  Breakfast
7:45am  Panel Discussion

$50  members
$65  nonmembers
$10  student members
$15  student nonmembers

Pre-registration closes on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. After October 16, 2019 and at onsite registration the cost will be an additional $10. No refunds or credits will be provided after this date.