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Building Community Through Housing

How the Anita May Rosenstein Campus builds community through housing and services.

By Brian Rosenstein, Los Angeles City Planning Commissioner  ·  April 2, 2026

Building Community Through Housing — essay by Brian Rosenstein

The Anita May Rosenstein Campus at the Los Angeles LGBT Center represents one of the most meaningful projects our family has been involved with. This $118 million facility provides multi-generational services, 135 units of affordable housing, and 100 beds for homeless young people.

A Vision for Inclusive Community

The campus was born from the recognition that housing is about more than shelter — it’s about belonging, safety, and opportunity. For LGBT youth experiencing homelessness and seniors facing isolation, the Anita May Rosenstein Campus provides not just a roof but a community.

The Power of Strategic Philanthropy

What makes this project so impactful is its holistic approach. By combining housing, healthcare, social services, and community gathering spaces under one umbrella, the campus addresses the interconnected challenges facing vulnerable populations.

A Family Legacy

Named in honor of my mother, Anita May Rosenstein, this campus carries forward a multi-generational tradition of giving back. It’s a reminder that philanthropy at its best creates lasting infrastructure for human flourishing.

About the author

Brian Rosenstein is a Los Angeles City Planning Commissioner and Chairman & CEO of Brookhill Corporation. A fourth-generation Angeleno, he writes on housing, land use, and civic life in Los Angeles. Read his official City Planning Commission bio, explore his public service, or browse more essays.

This essay was originally published on Brian's Substack.

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