The 2025 Los Angeles Emerging Developer Learning Lab has launched, bringing fresh energy and innovation to the supportive housing landscape in Los Angeles. Led by CSH, the Los Angeles Emerging Developer Learning Lab is a strategic initiative designed to strengthen the capacity of early-stage and mission-driven housing developers committed to expanding supportive housing across Los Angeles County. Structured as a co-learning cohort, the program engages five selected development teams in a series of virtual sessions, one-on-one technical assistance, and peer learning opportunities. Each session is focused on building internal infrastructure, advancing housing projects, and fostering long-term sustainability. By investing in early-stage developers, CSH aims to cultivate a new generation of leaders equipped to deliver high-quality, service-enriched housing solutions for communities most in need.
The 2025 cohort includes a mix of five nonprofit and for-profit emerging developer groups, many of whom are in the early stages of their development journey. A few participants bring experience in affordable and supportive housing and are using this opportunity to cultivate new leadership in the field through learning and collaborating. The program will run through December 2025; with monthly for co-learning sessions focused on key topics such as funding and financing, development and design, construction, operations, and supportive services.
The group met for the initial program kick off in September. They took part in the first co-learning session focused on topics such as budgeting, structuring and building partnerships, and the cost-of-service needs in supportive housing. The group will meet again (November) for a themed co-learning session on trauma informed design.
Meet the 2025 Teams
Neighborhood Community Housing, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing paired with supportive services to communities in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Their mission is to revitalize communities and empower residents through stability, wellness, and opportunity.
The Good Seed, began as a ministry of Good Seed Church, focused on supporting transition-age youth, and has since expanded to serve women, families, and older adults across Southern California. Through housing, outreach, and intensive case management, they provide nurturing care and essential tools to help individuals thrive and become healthy, productive members of society.
Oliver Emerson Development, a real estate development firm founded in 2003, focused on transformative redevelopment and housing solutions. They specialize in repositioning underutilized properties into sustainable, community-centered assets that drive both economic growth and social impact.
The People Concern, a leading nonprofit in Los Angeles County that provides comprehensive services to individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, and trauma. Through housing, mental health care, and supportive programs, they empower people to rebuild their lives and thrive in their communities.
Mercy Housing, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating homelessness by providing affordable, service-enriched housing to families, seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Mercy is partnering with CTY Housing who provides turnkey development and financial advisory services to affordable housing stakeholders and has contributed to the planning and development of over 8,000 homes for low-income households, with a mission centered on building communities where individuals can stabilize and thrive.
