Part 1 of 2 In this two-part article, we will discuss both the proposed transfer tax ballot initiative and the fundamental shift in city residential/commercial composition that will drive further emphasis on direct taxation of […]
Editor’s note: this is an April Fools Day column and is intended to be satire. Starting this year permits from the Santa Monica Planning Department will require a new additional fee called “Travel Demand Forecasting […]
Following is a composite of past articles dealing with the accelerated demise of our beachfront environment together with the increasing control of the development community over City Council and Planning staff, and the re-direction we […]
(part 2 of a 2 part article) Last week’s article covered why there is negligible population growth pressure in spite of the common misconception of a housing “shortage”, and ended with the question: why can’t […]
The recent zoom presentation of the proposed project at Ocean Park Blvd & Lincoln Blvd., frequently referred to as ‘the Gelson’s development’, stirred memories of past projects I studied in City Planning courses while in […]
Parking. In buildings. On the street. How important can that be? Who does it impact? And after decades of discussion, why is it still a controversial topic? This, like several other state land use and […]
Seven years ago I wrote a column for SMa.r.t. titled “Beach Town or ‘Dingbat’ City” and a relevant portion of the article is reproduced below, in italics, as a refresher of what seemed at the […]
We all know about zombies from horror, science fiction, and zombie comedy movies but what is happening here in Santa Monica is no laughing matter. Going out in Santa Monica is becoming a mix of […]
This is the 5th of five articles outlining serious issues Santa Monica residents and their city government are facing. The 1st article addressed how the development and tourist industries come first, residents last, and the […]
This is the 4th of a 5 part article outlining serious issues Santa Monica residents and the City Council are facing. The 1st article clearly outlined where developers come first, then tourists, and lastly residents! […]
Brentwood-Based Program Needs Help Delivering Meals During the Holidays Meals on Wheels West Los Angeles is urgently seeking additional volunteers to...
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