City at a Crossroads: Poverty, Jobs and the Future of Los Angeles
Type
Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year
2006
Level
City or Town
State(s)
California
Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Economic Justice, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety
This factsheet highlights the economic challenges facing low-income communities in Los Angeles, including poverty, a declining manufacturing industry, unemployment, increasing costs of living, and inadequate access to education and training programs. It argues that the city must act to provide living wage opportunities, protections for workers, and access to educational opportunities while collaborating with community organizations and labor unions.