What's Killing Small Businesses in LA? (It's Not Bike Lanes)

Rent is too damn high! There are many reasons for this including a housing shortage, a regressive tax policy, and a vague national policy to keep real estate prices as high as possible. For more information on a better tax policy:    • Strong Towns: Property Tax vs. Land Value ...      • The Best Idea That Will Never Happen: Geor...   00:00 Don't blame bike lanes, parking, or noodle men 01:14 Business are struggling throughout LA 02:09 But it wasn't always like this 02:54 The 2008 crash actually helped startups 05:42 Rent prices dwarf the effects of urban planning 09:35 Local Solution: Build More Housing 10:28 Statewide Solution: Get Rid of Prop 13 for Corporate Landowners 14:18 National Solution: ??? 16:00 In the meantime, please support Kurrypinch 17:39 Epilogue