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Covering real estate, architecture and urban planning news in Los Angeles
And maybe a way to cross Spring without jaywalking
https://la.urbanize.city/post/protected-bike-lanes-coming-12-mile-stretch-spring-and-alameda-chinatown
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Protected bike lanes coming to 1.2-mile stretch of Spring and Alameda in Chinatown
The L.A. Department of Transportation will bring bike lanes and other changes are coming to a busy corridor next to Los Angeles State Historic Park in Chinatown.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/protected-bike-lanes-coming-12-mile-stretch-spring-and-alameda-chinatown
about 15 hours ago
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Construction is also underway for Hollywood Park Studios next door
https://la.urbanize.city/post/glass-exterior-climbs-inglewoods-kali-hotel-development
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Glass exterior climbs at Inglewood's Kali Hotel development
Six months after topping out just south of SoFi Stadium in Inglewood's Hollywood Park complex, glass is now climbing the exterior of the new Kali Hotel and Rooftop.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/glass-exterior-climbs-inglewoods-kali-hotel-development
about 17 hours ago
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Work getting underway for NoHo-Pasadena BRT Line
https://la.urbanize.city/post/work-getting-underway-noho-pasadena-brt-line
about 18 hours ago
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The project was developed by Thomas Safran & Associates
https://la.urbanize.city/post/affordable-housing-debuts-8140-van-nuys-blvd-panorama-city
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Affordable housing debuts at 8140 Van Nuys Blvd. in Panorama City
In Panorama City, developer Thomas Safran & Associates has marked the completion of a new affordable housing complex.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/affordable-housing-debuts-8140-van-nuys-blvd-panorama-city
about 19 hours ago
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Plans call for new construction and the adaptive reuse of an existing building
https://la.urbanize.city/post/fresh-renderings-affordable-housing-600-n-rosemead-blvd-pasadena
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Fresh renderings for affordable housing at 600 N. Rosemead Blvd. in Pasadena
A revised presentation to the Pasadena Design Commission reveals updated plans for an affordable housing complex on the eastern boundary of the city.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/fresh-renderings-affordable-housing-600-n-rosemead-blvd-pasadena
about 20 hours ago
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Housing and commercial space next to La Cienega/Jefferson Station
https://la.urbanize.city/post/take-trip-inside-habitat-development-rising-3401-s-la-cienega-blvd
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Take a trip inside the Habitat development rising at 3401 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Lendlease and Aware Super are preparing to open Habitat LA, the latest mixed-use development to rise next to Metro's La Cienega/Jefferson Station in Baldwin Hills.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/take-trip-inside-habitat-development-rising-3401-s-la-cienega-blvd
about 21 hours ago
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Not far from the intersection of La Brea and Sunset
https://la.urbanize.city/post/61-apartments-pitched-1344-n-alta-vista-blvd-hollywood
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61 apartments pitched for 1344 N. Alta Vista Blvd. in Hollywood
Two small apartment buildings located near Sunset and La Brea in Hollywood are slated to give way to a larger multifamily residential complex, according to an application recently filed with the Los Angeles Department of City Planning.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/61-apartments-pitched-1344-n-alta-vista-blvd-hollywood
about 22 hours ago
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The Bond Hotel & Residences is being developed by Faring
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West Hollywood approves hotel-housing complex at 7811 Santa Monica Blvd.
The West Hollywood City Council has signed off on plans to build a mixed-use hotel and housing complex from Faring, reports the Beverly Press.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/west-hollywood-approves-hotel-housing-complex-7811-santa-monica-blvd
about 23 hours ago
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With connections through Glendale and Burbank
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Work getting underway for NoHo-Pasadena BRT Line
Work has commenced for a new bus rapid transit that will connect the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys, according to a notice recently issued by the City of Pasadena.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/work-getting-underway-noho-pasadena-brt-line
about 24 hours ago
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" Wilshire Subway documents the history of what is now known as the Metro D Line - from its construction workers to its massive Tunnel Boring Machines. "
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/04/14/check-out-wilshire-subway-book-and-exhibition
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Check Out 'Wilshire Subway' Book and Exhibition - Streetsblog Los Angeles
Wilshire Subway documents the history of what is now known as the Metro D Line - from its construction workers to its massive Tunnel Boring Machines.
https://la.streetsblog.org/2026/04/14/check-out-wilshire-subway-book-and-exhibition
1 day ago
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A little bit of green space for notoriously park-poor Koreatown
https://la.urbanize.city/post/city-la-acquire-koreatown-site-355-s-kingsley-drive-new-park
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City of L.A. to acquire Koreatown site at 355 S. Kingsley Drive for new park
An empty lot in park-starved Koreatown is slated to become green space, according to an item to be considered by the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/city-la-acquire-koreatown-site-355-s-kingsley-drive-new-park
1 day ago
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Three project replaces stretch of single-family homes
https://la.urbanize.city/post/wood-framing-rises-600-apartments-near-expobundy-station
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Wood framing rises for 600 apartments near Expo/Bundy Station
Wood framing is on the rise just south of Metro's Expo/Bundy Station, where Carmel Partners is midway through construction on three large apartment buildings which replaced a stretch of single-family homes.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/wood-framing-rises-600-apartments-near-expobundy-station
1 day ago
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Take a trip inside the Habitat development rising at 3401 S. La Cienega Blvd.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/take-trip-inside-habitat-development-rising-3401-s-la-cienega-blvd
1 day ago
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Tishman Speyer upsizes another Downtown Santa Monica project
https://la.urbanize.city/post/new-proposal-apartments-1325-6th-street-santa-monica
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New proposal for apartments at 1325 6th Street in Santa Monica
A new project website reveals revised plans for a multifamily residential building next door to the Santa Monica Library.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/new-proposal-apartments-1325-6th-street-santa-monica
2 days ago
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An eight-story building with 104 apartments
https://la.urbanize.city/post/rendering-vs-reality-affordable-housing-1435-w-3rd-street-westlake
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Rendering vs. Reality: Affordable housing at 1435 W. 3rd Street in Westlake
In Westlake, work is just about complete for a new affordable housing complex West Hollywood Community Housing Corp.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/rendering-vs-reality-affordable-housing-1435-w-3rd-street-westlake
2 days ago
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$240-million revamp is set for completion in 2028
https://la.urbanize.city/post/la-brea-tar-pits-close-july-6-renovation
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La Brea Tar Pits to close on July 6 for renovation
The long awaited renovation of the La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum is now on the horizon.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/la-brea-tar-pits-close-july-6-renovation
2 days ago
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The project was developed by Thomas Safran & Associates
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Affordable housing debuts at 8140 Van Nuys Blvd. in Panorama City
In Panorama City, developer Thomas Safran & Associates has marked the completion of a new affordable housing complex.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/affordable-housing-debuts-8140-van-nuys-blvd-panorama-city
2 days ago
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Plans call for new construction and the adaptive reuse of an existing building
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Fresh renderings for affordable housing at 600 N. Rosemead Blvd. in Pasadena
A revised presentation to the Pasadena Design Commission reveals updated plans for an affordable housing complex on the eastern boundary of the city.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/fresh-renderings-affordable-housing-600-n-rosemead-blvd-pasadena
2 days ago
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Housing and commercial space next to La Cienega/Jefferson Station
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Take a trip inside the Habitat development rising at 3401 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Lendlease and Aware Super are preparing to open Habitat LA, the latest mixed-use development to rise next to Metro's La Cienega/Jefferson Station in Baldwin Hills.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/take-trip-inside-habitat-development-rising-3401-s-la-cienega-blvd
2 days ago
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"The company, 317 La Brea, LLC, had big plans for the parcel and a neighboring piece of land that included more than 140 apartments and 21,000 square feet of restaurants and stores, according to city documents."
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Inglewood plot of land will remain vacant after plans for more than 140 apartments fell through
Inglewood terminated an agreement that would have seen part of a large apartment complex and commercial development built on city-owned land.
https://laist.com/news/inglewood-plot-of-land-will-remain-vacant-after-plans-for-more-than-140-apartments-fell-through
2 days ago
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They would replace an existing single-family home
https://la.urbanize.city/post/six-houses-proposed-2219-ridgeley-dr-mid-city
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Six houses proposed at 2219 Ridgeley Dr. in Mid-City
A single-family home in Mid-City is set to give way to a small lot subdivision, per an application submitted earlier this year to the Los Angeles Department of City Planning.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/six-houses-proposed-2219-ridgeley-dr-mid-city
3 days ago
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Walking distance to Barnsdall Park and the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Hollyhock House
https://la.urbanize.city/post/small-apartment-complex-pitched-1727-n-kemmore-ave-los-feliz
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Small apartment complex pitched for 1727 N. Kemmore Ave. in Los Feliz
A 1920s single-family home near Barnsdall Park in Los Feliz is set to make way for apartments, per a recent application to the L.A. Department of City Planning.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/small-apartment-complex-pitched-1727-n-kemmore-ave-los-feliz
3 days ago
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Here's what we're reading this week
https://la.urbanize.city/post/trader-joes-venice-hypersonic-aircraft-company-arrives-and-more
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Trader Joe's to Venice, Hypersonic aircraft company arrives, and more
Trader Joe's is ready to plant another flag on the Westside, per an application recently filed with the L.A. Department of City Planning.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/trader-joes-venice-hypersonic-aircraft-company-arrives-and-more
3 days ago
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Project will include a new community center and linear park
https://la.urbanize.city/post/slauson-connect-project-breaks-ground-next-rail-rail-corridor
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Slauson Connect project breaks ground next to Rail to Rail corridor
At a ceremony on March 28, Los Angeles officials commenced work on a new pocket park and recreation center at a site next to the Rail to Rail active transportation pathway.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/slauson-connect-project-breaks-ground-next-rail-rail-corridor
3 days ago
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La Brea Tar Pits to close on July 6 for renovation
https://la.urbanize.city/post/la-brea-tar-pits-close-july-6-renovation
3 days ago
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The new development provides housing for neurodivergent adults
https://la.urbanize.city/post/construction-complete-bhatia-family-village-9224-w-boulevard
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Construction complete for Bhatia Family Village at 9224 W. Boulevard
In Pico-Robertson, construction is complete for the Bhatia Family Village, a new mixed-use project which will provide housing for neurodiverse adults.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/construction-complete-bhatia-family-village-9224-w-boulevard
3 days ago
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Plans call for 86 condominiums - including 10 for moderate-income buyers
https://la.urbanize.city/post/arcadia-approves-housing-201-and-225-colorado-place
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Arcadia approves housing at 201 and 225 Colorado Place
The City of Arcadia has approved a local developer's plan to bring housing to a sit located just north of Santa Anita Park.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/arcadia-approves-housing-201-and-225-colorado-place
3 days ago
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The residential-retail complex would replace a shopping center
https://la.urbanize.city/post/mixed-use-project-works-220-s-atlantic-blvd-monterey-park
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Mixed-use project in the works at 220 S. Atlantic Blvd. in Monterey Park
A notice from the City of Monterey Park reveals plans to at the southeast corner of Atlantic Boulevard and Garvey Avenue.Deerfield Center - which would rise from land located at 740-760 and 780 W. Garvey Avenue and 220 S. Atlantic Boulevard - would rise on land currently developed with a retail complex.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/mixed-use-project-works-220-s-atlantic-blvd-monterey-park
3 days ago
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Tishman Speyer upsizes another Downtown Santa Monica project
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New proposal for apartments at 1325 6th Street in Santa Monica
A new project website reveals revised plans for a multifamily residential building next door to the Santa Monica Library.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/new-proposal-apartments-1325-6th-street-santa-monica
3 days ago
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An eight-story building with 104 apartments
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Rendering vs. Reality: Affordable housing at 1435 W. 3rd Street in Westlake
In Westlake, work is just about complete for a new affordable housing complex West Hollywood Community Housing Corp.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/rendering-vs-reality-affordable-housing-1435-w-3rd-street-westlake
3 days ago
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$240-million revamp is set for completion in 2028
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La Brea Tar Pits to close on July 6 for renovation
The long awaited renovation of the La Brea Tar Pits and Page Museum is now on the horizon.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/la-brea-tar-pits-close-july-6-renovation
3 days ago
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"The Bob Baker Marionette Theater says it has entered into an agreement to purchase its home at the corner of York Boulevard and North Avenue 50."
https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-04-13/bob-baker-marionette-theater-to-purchase-highland-park-home
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'Now is the time': Bob Baker Marionette Theater to make Highland Park its forever home
The beloved troupe with thousands of handcrafted puppets — a saucy black cat in heels, a fish out of water that can’t help but wiggle — has entered into an agreement to purchase its current location.
https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-04-13/bob-baker-marionette-theater-to-purchase-highland-park-home
3 days ago
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Crossings of Sepulveda Boulevard and Van Nuys Boulevard will be grade separated in the future
https://la.urbanize.city/post/temporary-g-line-detours-sepulveda-construction-continues-busway-overhaul
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Temporary G Line detours at Sepulveda, as construction continues for busway overhaul
One year after commencing work in Van Nuys, construction continues for a $668-million upgrade to the G Line busway.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/temporary-g-line-detours-sepulveda-construction-continues-busway-overhaul
4 days ago
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Plans call for 600 apartments
https://la.urbanize.city/post/onni-group-clears-shopping-center-housing-6500-pch-long-beach
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Onni Group clears shopping center for housing at 6500 PCH in Long Beach
Work is beginning for another large multifamily residential development along Pacific Coast Highway, reports Longbeachize.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/onni-group-clears-shopping-center-housing-6500-pch-long-beach
4 days ago
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Plans call for 64 residential units
https://la.urbanize.city/post/la-county-approve-funding-affordable-housing-15302-rayen-st-north-hills
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L.A. County approve funding for affordable housing at 15302 Rayen St. in North Hills
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved a $3-million loan for the construction of a new affordable housing complex in North Hills.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/la-county-approve-funding-affordable-housing-15302-rayen-st-north-hills
4 days ago
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Tishman Speyer development features 98 apartments over retail
https://la.urbanize.city/post/completion-nears-mixed-use-project-1650-lincoln-blvd-santa-monica
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Completion nears for mixed-use project at 1650 Lincoln Blvd. in Santa Monica
In Downtown Santa Monica, construction is entering the home stretch for another mixed-use apartment complex from developer Tishman Speyer.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/completion-nears-mixed-use-project-1650-lincoln-blvd-santa-monica
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They would replace an existing single-family home
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Six houses proposed at 2219 Ridgeley Dr. in Mid-City
A single-family home in Mid-City is set to give way to a small lot subdivision, per an application submitted earlier this year to the Los Angeles Department of City Planning.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/six-houses-proposed-2219-ridgeley-dr-mid-city
4 days ago
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67 apartments just south of Santa Monica Boulevard
https://la.urbanize.city/post/five-story-apartment-complex-take-shape-1000-n-alfred-street-hollywood
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Five-story apartment complex take shape at 1000 N. Alfred Street in Hollywood
In Hollywood, the wrapping is off for a new multifamily residential development from Brennen Hakimian Holdings just south of Santa Monica Boulevard.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/five-story-apartment-complex-take-shape-1000-n-alfred-street-hollywood
5 days ago
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Multiple parks and plazas are included in the $5-billion project
https://la.urbanize.city/post/another-batch-renderings-revealed-massive-oc-vibe-complex-anaheim
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Another batch of renderings revealed for the massive OC Vibe complex in Anaheim
The slow trickle of eye candy continues for the sprawling OC Vibe development in Anaheim.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/another-batch-renderings-revealed-massive-oc-vibe-complex-anaheim
5 days ago
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44-unit apartment complex would replace existing fourplex
https://la.urbanize.city/post/eight-story-development-proposed-1233-s-bedford-st-pico-robertson
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Eight-story development proposed at 1233 S. Bedford St. in Pico-Robertson
New plans have emerged for a multifamily residential development just north of Pico Boulevard in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/eight-story-development-proposed-1233-s-bedford-st-pico-robertson
5 days ago
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The project would activate an empty lot with green space and a gallery
https://la.urbanize.city/post/heres-look-proposed-dtla-art-park-1st-broadway
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Here's a look at the proposed DTLA "art park" at 1st & Broadway
A presentation given to the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council offers a look at plans to transform an empty lot across the street from City Hall into green space before the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/heres-look-proposed-dtla-art-park-1st-broadway
5 days ago
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Here's what we're reading this week
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Trader Joe's to Venice, Hypersonic aircraft company arrives, and more
Trader Joe's is ready to plant another flag on the Westside, per an application recently filed with the L.A. Department of City Planning.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/kb-home-moves-hypersonic-aircraft-company-arrives-and-more
5 days ago
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The 9.7-mile extension would connect to the B and D Lines https://la.urbanize.city/post/metro-board-approves-15b-k-line-extension-hollywood
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Metro board approves $15B K Line extension to Hollywood
At its March 25 meeting, Metro's board of directors voted to select the San Vicente - Fairfax alignment as the locally preferred alternative for a planned extension of the K Line to Hollywood.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/metro-board-approves-15b-k-line-extension-hollywood
6 days ago
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New York-based firm opts for more height and density
https://la.urbanize.city/post/tishman-speyer-revises-plans-santa-monica-apartments-1318-lincoln-blvd
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Tishman Speyer revises plans for Santa Monica apartments at 1318 Lincoln Blvd.
New York-based development firm Tishman Speyer is reviving plans for housing on a property it acquired roughly five years ago from WS Communities.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/tishman-speyer-revises-plans-santa-monica-apartments-1318-lincoln-blvd
6 days ago
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Crossings of Sepulveda Boulevard and Van Nuys Boulevard will be grade separated in the future
https://la.urbanize.city/post/temporary-g-line-detours-sepulveda-construction-continues-busway-overhaul
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Temporary G Line detours at Sepulveda, as construction continues for busway overhaul
One year after commencing work in Van Nuys, construction continues for a $668-million upgrade to the G Line busway.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/temporary-g-line-detours-sepulveda-construction-continues-busway-overhaul
6 days ago
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Plans call for 600 apartments
https://la.urbanize.city/post/onni-group-clears-shopping-center-housing-6500-pch-long-beach
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Onni Group clears shopping center for housing at 6500 PCH in Long Beach
Work is beginning for another large multifamily residential development along Pacific Coast Highway, reports Longbeachize.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/onni-group-clears-shopping-center-housing-6500-pch-long-beach
6 days ago
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The new development provides housing for neurodivergent adults
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Construction complete for Bhatia Family Village at 9224 W. Boulevard
In Pico-Robertson, construction is complete for the Bhatia Family Village, a new mixed-use project which will provide housing for neurodiverse adults.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/construction-complete-bhatia-family-village-9224-w-boulevard
6 days ago
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Plans call for 86 condominiums - including 10 for moderate-income buyers
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Arcadia approves housing at 201 and 225 Colorado Place
The City of Arcadia has approved a local developer's plan to bring housing to a sit located just north of Santa Anita Park.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/arcadia-approves-housing-201-and-225-colorado-place
6 days ago
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The residential-retail complex would replace a shopping center
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Mixed-use project in the works at 220 S. Atlantic Blvd. in Monterey Park
A notice from the City of Monterey Park reveals plans to at the southeast corner of Atlantic Boulevard and Garvey Avenue.Deerfield Center - which would rise from land located at 740-760 and 780 W. Garvey Avenue and 220 S. Atlantic Boulevard - would rise on land currently developed with a retail complex.
https://la.urbanize.city/post/mixed-use-project-works-220-s-atlantic-blvd-monterey-park
6 days ago
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"The proposed changes come at a time when Measure ULA has come under fire, with multiple efforts to reform the tax — or invalidate it — likely to appear on the November ballot."
https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-mansion-tax-measure-ula-housing-department-financing-changes
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City officials consider ‘mansion tax’ changes, but critics say proposed fixes don't go far enough
The L.A. housing department says tweaks to the voter-approved tax are needed to fund affordable housing projects. But some want broader reforms.
https://laist.com/news/housing-homelessness/los-angeles-mansion-tax-measure-ula-housing-department-financing-changes
6 days ago
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