Meet W4Ev Member Brennan L.
Enjoy this spotlight about the people behind Westside for Everyone, their personal stories about what got them into housing advocacy and why it matters to them.
We hope you’ll enjoy getting to know the folks driving the Westside’s housing movement.
Brennan is a chapter lead of Westside for Everyone, as well as founder of Venice Artbeat, entrepreneur and designer of Ile Sainte Marguerite Fashion House, and member of the Venice Neighborhood Council.
Brennan, pictured in the middle, with participants at Venice Artbeat, July 2025
Why are you a member/leader of W4Ev?
I joined Westside for Everyone with a desire to bring the YIMBY movement to my local community. I’d previously engaged with state organizations and online communities, then found myself seeking to impact housing and transit sentiment at a more grassroots level. Most of all, I’ve enjoyed being a part of a group of neighbors interested in taking action to make our community more accessible.
What is your favorite part of the westside? What do you hope for the westside’s future?
My favorite things about the Westside are the climate and access to nature; from our beaches and costal areas to the forests, trails, and creeks of the Santa Monica mountains. My goal is to live in a community where these amenities are more accessible to everyone, and not just the wealthy.
What is one thing people can do to make housing more affordable/sustainable?
Some of the most important things we can do as a community are to support ideas like infill and transit-oriented development, support local government candidates who are able to clearly articulate how to improve access to housing and transit, and to hold our cities and counties accountable for maintaining affordability in our housing markets.
P.S. from Westside for Everyone:
Our members had a great time volunteering at his second annual Artbeat event in July 2025. Follow Artbeat on Instagram for updates on music & art events they’re supporting throughout the year!
Member and transit advocate Jonny talks to attendees of Venice Artbeat in July.
Shout out to W4Ev member Erik for joining us at Artbeat!
