Starting in the late 1980s, the City of Los Angeles declared a full-scale war on public housing — against the program, the physical buildings, and the people themselves — that continues to this day. The ongoing demolition and privatization of LA’s public housing has only been documented in bits and pieces. This 10-part series marks the first effort to provide a full account of this history. 

Part 1:
An Introduction

Part 2:
Jordan Downs: A False Start for the Privatizers

Part 3:
No Gangs, No Blight, No Normont Terrace

Part 4:
Pico-Aliso: We Shall Not Be Moved

Part 5:
Razing the Barrio

Part 6:
The Sacking of Dana Strand

Part 7:
Jordan Downs, We Meet Again

Part 8:
‘To Really Strike Gold’

Part 9:
Foxes Guarding the Henhouse: Rancho San Pedro and Its Suitors

Part 10:
LA’s War on Public Housing: What Will the Future Hold?

Reported by Jacob Woocher

Contributing Editor
Jonny Coleman

Editor
Rachel Sanoff

Illustrator
Kira Carlee

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