July 13, 2026
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The Fifth and Arizona project is one example of a developer finding community benefits in its Development Agreement (DA). This project will provide open public space and public parking.

City Hall May Seek More Benefits From Developers:

Developers seeking to build in Santa Monica do not necessarily have to be bound by the City’s many restrictive zoning ordinances. City Hall allows a developer to enter into a Development Agreement (DA) and agree […]

Expect traffic delays this week.

Temporary Lane Closures This Week:

The City of Santa Monica announced on Monday a few temporary lane closures for this week. Temporary lane closures and delays are possible during daytime hours Monday through Friday in the following locations: • 3rd […]

The Urban Forest Task Force has been re-established to ensure the Urban Forest Master Plan is properly executed.

Urban Forest Task Force Re-Established:

The City of Santa Monica will have a lot of new trees planted around town in the next half century. For at least the first seven years of a planned 50-year process, a task force […]