‘Imperfect Paradise’: When Neighbors Shout Down an Apartment Complex for Unhoused People

We’re sharing a new podcast from our friends LAist Studios called ‘Imperfect Paradise.' It tells stories about how California – with its reputation as a sunny haven for artists, dreamers, and progressive politics – doesn’t always live up to that promise. The show's first season launched earlier this month with 'Home is Life,' a series from KPCC reporter Jill Replogle, which looks at a question many cities in California are struggling with: how to get unhoused people into stable housing? She found that the problem isn’t always finding land, or money, to build permanent supportive housing. It’s the neighbors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices