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Essays & Commentary

Brian’s writing on Los Angeles housing, land use, and civic life.

Endorsement

Why I’m Standing With Karen Bass

May 2026

My endorsement of Karen Bass for Mayor of Los Angeles.

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Solving California's Housing Crisis — essay by Brian Rosenstein

Housing Policy

Solving California’s Housing Crisis Without Losing What Makes Our Neighborhoods Special

April 2026

California is in the grip of a housing crisis that has been decades in the making.

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LA Charter Reform — essay by Brian Rosenstein

Civic Reform

LA Charter Reform: Why It Deserves Support

April 2026

Why these governance recommendations represent the most meaningful opportunity for structural reform our city has seen in decades.

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City Planning

What Is a City Planning Commission?

April 2026

If you follow local politics or real estate development in California, you’ve probably heard of a City Planning Commission.

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How AB 2097 & Density Bonus Are Reshaping LA — essay by Brian Rosenstein

Housing Policy

How AB 2097 & Density Bonus Are Reshaping LA

April 2026

How AB 2097 and the density bonus are reshaping development across Los Angeles.

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The Future of Urban Planning in Los Angeles — essay by Brian Rosenstein

Urban Planning

The Future of Urban Planning in Los Angeles

April 2026

Where urban planning in Los Angeles is headed — and what it means for housing.

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Philanthropy in Healthcare — essay by Brian Rosenstein

Philanthropy

Philanthropy in Healthcare

April 2026

Making a Lasting Impact — on the role of strategic philanthropy in healthcare.

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Building Community Through Housing — essay by Brian Rosenstein

Philanthropy

Building Community Through Housing

April 2026

The Anita May Rosenstein Campus — building community through housing and care.

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