Developers say building all-affordable housing complexes rarely makes financial sense. Now in Los Angeles, it is the hottest game in town.

Apartment developers across the city are lining up to submit proposals for 100%-affordable apartment buildings. The rush is thanks to a policy that promises to streamline the approval process by cutting the previous wait time from about a year to 60 days.   

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