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One of the significant failures highlighted is the HHH tax initiative, aimed at building 10,000 housing units in Los Angeles. However, in nearly a decade, fewer than a thousand units have been constructed, each costing taxpayers upwards of $800,000. In stark contrast, nonprofit organizations that operate successfully at ground level illustrate that effective housing solutions can be delivered at a fraction of the cost.
Organizations such as the Downtown Women’s Center in Skid Row manage to create housing units for about $300,000 each by utilizing streamlined processes and innovative community engagement practices. Their operating models showcase how nonprofits can generate a greater impact using fewer resources, thus prompting a call for a reevaluation of the current government's approach.