SMa.r.t. Column: History Repeats Itself
Santa Monicans today understand there is a titanic struggle going on for the heart and soul of their City. And it’s not the first time this has happened. The battle manifests itself in infinite ways […]
State Funds Two Additional Sustainable Housing Proposals in Santa Monica
Proposals are designed to help with affordability and sustainability By Toi Creel California is paving the way for environmentally-friendly housing in Santa Monica. On April 1, two proposals that intended to promote sustainable housing were […]
Cities Chip Away at R-1 Zoning
It’s become like a rite of spring: Every year, state legislators reject the most radical of many proposals set forward by Democratic state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco to make housing far more dense […]
Elon Musk Backs New Santa Monica Tesla Supercharging Station
Charging station would provide power to over 50 vehicles By Toi Creel A new Tesla supercharging station spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk could soon be headed to Santa Monica. Located by the alley near 14th […]
Edify TV: A Look at a Proposed Westside Homeless Shelter Locations
Take a look at a collection of Westside properties that a LA lawmaker is proposing bringing homeless shelters to in this video made possible by The Bike Shop California.
Plans for Downtown Santa Monica Mixed-Use Project Double in Size
Lincoln Boulevard development to include 30 units By Toi Creel Plans for a multi-family housing development in downtown Santa Monica may be getting bigger As reported by UrbanizeLA, an apartment building at 1427 Lincoln Boulevard […]
Time for the School District to Adopt 20th Century Capital Project Financial Reporting
There has been significant confusion and debate surrounding the financial performance of the many SMMUSD facilities projects. The absence of clear and accessible financial performance reporting is the cause. The issue is not just […]
Edify TV: Bel Air Mega-Mansion Faces Hurdles
A Bel Air mega-mansion with a nine-figure price tag faces an uncertain future. Learn more in this video made possible by School of Rock.
Edify TV: 13-Acre Shopping Center Coming to Malibu
A Santa Monica developer is building a 13-acre retail and office complex in Malibu, the largest ever project approved by the city. Learn more in this video made possible by Mofrad Financial Solutions.
Zapped! A Promising Proposal Bites the Dust
Santa Monica has long touted its credentials as a “green” city, always in earnest pursuit of solutions to ongoing environmental problems. Back in 2017 the City introduced the Electric Vehicle Action Plan. The intent was […]
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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