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Retail market tightens, L.A. multifamily sales jump, and more Steven Sharp Sat, 10/24/2026 - 06:15 Here's what we're reading this week: Aerial view looking northwest Hunter Kerhart Architectural Photography California Science Center opens public reservations to see space shuttle Endeavour (LAist) Southern California Re
Inglewood breaks ground on new downtown mobility hubs Steven Sharp Fri, 10/23/2026 - 06:15 At a ceremony earlier this week, the City of Inglewood broke ground on a $261-million transportation and public realm improvement project that will connect the K Line with SoFi Stadium, the Kia Forum, and Intuit Dome. Elevate Ing
New master plan for L.A. General Hospital campus gets key approval Steven Sharp Thu, 10/22/2026 - 06:10 The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to adopt a new master plan for the L.A. General Medical Center campus , setting the stage for the redevelopment of much of the property. The project, which is bei
Metro breaks ground on Vermont bus rapid transit line Steven Sharp Thu, 10/22/2026 - 06:05 For its second groundbreaking in less than a week , Metro officially commenced work yesterday on a bus rapid transit line along one of the region's busiest north-south corridors. The Vermont BRT line, which recently secured $150
Expansion of apartment complex at 6007 Sunset survives appeal Steven Sharp Thu, 10/22/2026 - 06:00 The Los Angeles City Council has upheld CIM Group's plan to expand an under-construction apartment complex in Hollywood against the objections of Emerson College. The building, located from a corner lot at 6007 W. Sunset
New supportive housing opens at 8209 Sepulveda Blvd. in the Valley Steven Sharp Tue, 10/20/2026 - 06:10 LA Family Housing and its sister organization LAFHBUILDS have completed work on The Pano, a new San Fernando Valley project which transformed a motel into supportive housing. Located at 8209 N. Sepulveda Boulevard, t
City Council upholds approval of mixed-use project at 12555 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City Steven Sharp Fri, 10/23/2026 - 06:10 The Los Angeles City Council has upheld the approval of a proposed mixed-use apartment complex in Studio City, rejecting a bevy of appeals from project neighborhoods who have sought to block the
Affordable housing slated for 5003 N. Kester Ave. in Sherman Oaks Steven Sharp Fri, 10/23/2026 - 06:05 Six homes just north of the Los Angeles River in Sherman Oaks are set to give way to affordable housing, per a recent application to the Los Angeles Department of City Planning. The proposed project from HVN Developme
L.A. County Supes approve gap financing for affordable housing at 5010 E. 3rd St. Steven Sharp Fri, 10/23/2026 - 06:00 The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved gap financing for a new affordable housing complex in unincorporated East Los Angeles. The decision, made at the Board's October 20th meeting, w
Developer plans high-rise apartments at 6409 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood Steven Sharp Thu, 10/22/2026 - 06:15 With plans for an Art Deco hotel tower now off the table , the owner of fast foot restaurant near the Cineramadome in Hollywood has opted instead to pursue high-rise housing. In an application filed yesterday wit
Metro breaks ground on 6.7-mile light rail line along Van Nuys Boulevard Steven Sharp Tue, 10/20/2026 - 06:15 At a ceremony yesterday , Metro officials commenced work on a long-awaited light rail line through the heart of the San Fernando Valley. The East San Fernando Valley line , which will run 6.7 miles within the m
75 apartments planned at 925 Eucalyptus Ave. in Inglewood Steven Sharp Tue, 10/20/2026 - 06:10 A new multifamily residential development is in the works for a property just south of Centinela Avenue in Inglewood , according to a representative of Focal Investment. The project, called Noya Eucalpytus, will rise from a p
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