Snap and Hulu Expanding Santa Monica Presence
Snapchat and Hulu, both based in Santa Monica, are expanding their footprints in the city. Learn more in this video made possible by Malibu Community Collective.
Gelson’s Selected as Anchor Grocer for West End Development
Gelson’s to occupy 36,000 square feet of space at West Edge By Sam Catanzaro Real estate firm Hines has announced that Gelson’s signed a long-term lease to become the retail anchor tenant at a 600-unit, […]
SMa.r.t. Column: Does Increased Density Lead to Increased Affordability?
Much of recent debate in Santa Monica has centered around the idea that changing zoning in single-family zones would result in lower-priced housing units. Recent projects, however, suggest the actual situation may be more complex […]
Edify TV: More ADUs for Los Angeles?
More ADUs (accessory dwelling units) could be coming to Los Angeles. Learn more in this video made possible by Malibu Community Collective.
Martin Cadillac Redevelopment Takes Shape on Olympic Near Bundy
West Edge development underway near Expo/Bundy station By Sam Catanzaro Wood and concrete framing is now visible at the Martin Cadillac redevelopment. Located at the site of the former Martin Cadillac dealership at Bundy and […]
Guest Columnist: A Perspective…
Six or so years ago, I started reading some pieces in a local Santa Monica paper. I was struck by those pieces. They were articulating the issues of how a city approaches development that reflected […]
When Reality Meets the Housing Element
Affordability is the housing issue in Santa Monica (SM). Densification of the City is the primary objective of the draft 2021 – 2029 Housing Element, ostensibly to address an 8,895 RHNA unit target that is […]
Santa Monica Affordable Housing Development Takes Shape
Pacific Landing apartments underway at Lincoln and Pacific By Sam Catanzaro A $28 million affordable housing development is taking shape on Lincoln Boulevard in Santa Monica. Work has now progressed past street level for the […]
Edify TV: Billion Dollar 15-Gate Concourse Opens at LAX’s Tom Bradley International Terminal
A massive billion dollar concourse with 15 gates opened recently at LAX’s Tom Bradley International Terminal. Learn more in this video made possible by Santa Monica College.
Is Permanent Housing the Real Homeless Solution?
The ultimate goal of city and county agencies trying to solve California’s homeless problem is to get this transient populace into permanent housing. But it turns out many of the homeless don’t want the kind […]
Meals on Wheels West LA Urgently Seeks Holiday Volunteers for Meal Deliveries
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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Housing Group Sues State Over Limits on Post-Wildfire Rebuilding in L.A. County
YIMBY Law Challenges Governor’s Order Allowing Cities to Restrict SB 9 Housing in High Fire Hazard Zones The housing advocacy...
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