LeSar Development Consultants

LeSar Development Consultants LDC works with leaders to create physically, economically, and environmentally resilient communities.

WHO WE ARE

LDC is led by an experienced senior staff of proven industry professionals. Founded by Jennifer LeSar in 2005, LDC employs seasoned experts with more than 50 years combined experience in the private, nonprofit and public sectors. LDC is certified by the State of California as a woman-owned, small business corporation. We have offices are in San Diego, Los Angeles and Sacramento. WHAT W

E DO

LDC provides forward-thinking solutions to today’s complex problems, using our expertise in:

Affordable Housing
Collective Impact
Civic Engagement
Community and Economic Development
Transit-Oriented Development
Strategic Planning and Communications
Real Estate Technical Services

HOW WE DO IT

LDC’s strength lies in our ability to bring people together through time-tested, high-level relationships in the public, private and government sectors. We connect disparate interests and help get everyone on the same page. We leverage our expertise, experience and creativity to solve problems and make positive change in the community.

Los Angeles County’s eviction court pilots are testing a practical intervention point: resolving cases before they reach...
06/12/2026

Los Angeles County’s eviction court pilots are testing a practical intervention point: resolving cases before they reach trial. By combining settlement conferences, free legal support for eligible tenants, and rent relief in some cases, the programs aim to reduce displacement while acknowledging the financial pressures landlords face.

https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-county-eviction-court-pilot-program-stanley-mosk-compton-tenant-landlord

Two pilot programs are trying to stem the tide of evictions by bringing renters and landlords together for mutually agreeable settlements.

LACAHSA’s first major NOFA shows both the promise and the scale of regional housing finance in Los Angeles County. A wor...
06/11/2026

LACAHSA’s first major NOFA shows both the promise and the scale of regional housing finance in Los Angeles County. A worthwhile read from our June newsletter for anyone interested in how regional agencies can move from mandate to implementation.

https://lesardevelopment.com/lacahsa-first-100m-nofa-sets-the-stage-for-larger-scale-investments/

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Article Contributor: Edwin Peart, Senior Associate, Strategic Partnerships | Global Policy Leadership Academy In April 2026, the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA) reached a milestone that had been years in the making: its board voted to approve just over $100 million i...

LACAHSA’s selection of Lori Ann Farrell as chief executive marks an important step from agency formation to implementati...
06/10/2026

LACAHSA’s selection of Lori Ann Farrell as chief executive marks an important step from agency formation to implementation. The full article provides more context on how LACAHSA is preparing to scale its role in Los Angeles County’s affordable housing ecosystem.

https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2026-05-22/former-costa-mesa-head-named-chief-of-la-county-affordable-housing-agency

Having prepared and overseen budgets in Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Long Beach and New York, Lori Ann Farrell is the new chief executive of the L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency.

New leadership at LACAHSA and the state’s Housing Development and Finance Committee (HDFC) will help shape how capital, ...
06/10/2026

New leadership at LACAHSA and the state’s Housing Development and Finance Committee (HDFC) will help shape how capital, timelines, and interagency coordination come together at a moment when delivery pressure is high. Our article offers useful context on why institutional capacity is becoming just as important as new funding.

https://lesardevelopment.com/leadership-changes-signal-continued-evolution-of-californias-housing-finance-landscape/

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California’s housing and homelessness infrastructure continues to evolve through a series of notable leadership appointments at both the regional and state levels. Over the past month, leaders were named to guide two entities expected to play increasingly important roles in shaping affordable hous...

Revolving loan funds are gaining attention because they address a very real bottleneck: projects that are approved but s...
06/09/2026

Revolving loan funds are gaining attention because they address a very real bottleneck: projects that are approved but stalled by financing gaps. By recycling capital across multiple developments, these tools can help public agencies stretch limited resources while supporting the production of mixed-income and middle-income housing. This report explores practical ways to keep housing pipelines moving in a tighter capital environment.

https://www.remappingdebate.org/article/revolving-loan-funds-hottest-trend-housing-finance

Revolving loan funds: The hottest trend in housing finance Original Reporting | Benjamin Schneider | Affordable housing Housing finance 1A housing policy tool is gaining momentum that could stimulate lots of mixed-income homes for a relatively small investment. Will partisan ideology stand in the wa...

California’s May Revise sets up a budget conversation in which housing and homelessness remain clearly on the table, but...
06/08/2026

California’s May Revise sets up a budget conversation in which housing and homelessness remain clearly on the table, but not without trade-offs. The details of these negotiations will matter for project pipelines, local match requirements, and the tools available to keep communities moving forward. Learn more in this article from our June newsletter.

https://lesardevelopment.com/governors-may-revise-sets-stage-for-budget-negotiations/

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Governor Newsom released the last proposed budget of his tenure on May 14, laying the foundation for deliberations to create a final budget in collaboration with the Legislature by the end of June. Prior to the May Revise, Democrats in the California Senate and Assembly had each released their own p...

Tracking how federal decisions could shape the next phase of housing delivery? Our June newsletter addresses these and o...
06/05/2026

Tracking how federal decisions could shape the next phase of housing delivery? Our June newsletter addresses these and other emerging developments.

https://lesardevelopment.com/house-advances-21st-century-road-to-housing-act-as-fy-2027-hud-budget-proposes-deep-cuts/

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Federal housing policy entered a consequential new phase this month as the U.S. House of Representatives passed the amended bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act while House appropriators simultaneously released a proposed FY 2027 HUD budget that would significantly reduce funding for several....

A proposed rollback of federal gender identity protections in housing raises questions about enforcement of fair housing...
06/04/2026

A proposed rollback of federal gender identity protections in housing raises questions about enforcement of fair housing laws and access for vulnerable populations. The shift could alter compliance expectations for housing providers and reshape legal protections at the federal level.

https://stateline.org/2026/04/28/trump-administration-proposes-rolling-back-gender-identity-protections-in-federal-housing/

A Trump administration proposal would end gender identity protections for people in federally funded housing and shelters. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule would remove references to “gender” and “gender identity” from agency regulations and replace them wit...

Recent data shows multifamily housing starts rebounding after a period of slowdown, signaling cautious optimism in the c...
06/02/2026

Recent data shows multifamily housing starts rebounding after a period of slowdown, signaling cautious optimism in the construction pipeline. However, ongoing cost pressures, financing challenges, and labor constraints continue to shape development timelines. Tracking how these factors influence delivery timelines will be key for planning and policy alignment.

https://www.constructiondive.com/news/multifamily-housing-starts-february-march-construction/819054/

The Northeast region showed the greatest strength in overall new residential construction, per a new report from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau.

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