El Sereno residents protest proposed 111-unit housing development with no parking

July 18, 2026 - 08:59

Dozens of residents and local business owners gathered in El Sereno on Thursday to voice their opposition to a proposed 111-unit housing development that they argue will harm the neighborhood due to a complete lack of on-site parking. The project, planned for a site along a major commercial corridor, has sparked frustration among community members who say the area already struggles with limited street parking and heavy traffic.

Protesters carried signs and chanted outside the proposed location, calling on city officials to reject the plan. Many expressed concern that the development would push parking congestion onto already crowded residential streets, making it difficult for longtime residents to park near their homes. Business owners also worried that the lack of parking would drive away customers, hurting local shops and restaurants.

Supporters of the project have pointed to state housing laws that allow for reduced parking requirements near transit corridors, aiming to encourage denser, more affordable housing. However, opponents argue that the neighborhood lacks sufficient public transit options to justify a zero-parking approach. The developer has not yet commented on the protest, but the city planning department is expected to review the proposal in the coming weeks. Community leaders say they will continue to organize until their concerns are addressed.