How do you lead $1.5B+ in real estate development while balancing public policy, community trust, and financial returns?

In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian speaks with Geoff Moen, Director of Development at HACLA, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles. Geoff dives into how HACLA is transforming underutilized public land into vibrant, mixed-income communities — and what it takes to partner with private developers while keeping affordability at the core.

You’ll learn:

- How HACLA structures large-scale public-private partnerships

- Strategies for financing housing with LIHTC, bonds, and gap funding

- The redevelopment of Jordan Downs, Rancho San Pedro, and more

- Balancing speed, scale, and stakeholder trust in public housing

- Why public land holds the key to solving LA’s housing crisis

A behind-the-scenes look at the most impactful public development agency in Los Angeles.

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