Author: SM.a.r.t

This week, our SMa.r.t. column is authored by concerned resident Nikki Kolhoff. Nikki has been an active voice in the...

As someone who’s always out and about, whether walking, biking, or driving, this writer has noticed a worrying trend that...

Last month the City issued a follow-up report on its success in complying with its Seismic Retrofit Program. This 2017...

Picture this: a concerned citizen takes to Facebook to ask about the mysteriously vanishing benches and chairs on the Promenade....

The thirst is real, and Santa Monica is feeling it. The problem? Santa Monica relies on the Metropolitan Water District...

For over three years, SMa.r.t. (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow) has consistently warned that recently increased intense development...

Improving Santa Monica’s Future: A Resident-Oriented Master Plan Santa Monica, like many cities, requires a well-defined master plan to guide...

Sometimes, it might feel like City Council members or local government staff aren’t paying attention to the concerns of residents....