Boyle Heights | Urbanize LA

Mariachi Plaza-adjacent affordable housing takes shape at 110 S. Boyle Avenue

The mixed-use project will include 44 apartments above retail space

December 8, 2025 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County approves more funding for affordable housing at 2201 E. 1st Street

The project from A Community of Friends would rise near the E Line's Soto Station

December 3, 2025 by Steven Sharp

Environmental review begins for L.A. County General Hospital revamp

Housing and commercial uses to surround restored Art Deco landmark

October 7, 2025 by Steven Sharp

Lorena Plaza opens near Metro A Line in Boyle Heights

49 apartments with ground-floor commercial space

April 15, 2025 by Steven Sharp

Court orders East L.A. Area Planning Commission to reverse denial of Boyle Heights project

Developer of proposed 50-unit building on Cesar E. Chavez Ave. wins legal fight

March 21, 2025 by Steven Sharp

Permits issued for restoration of landmark Breed Street Shul in Boyle Heights

The historic synagogue was built in 1923

February 20, 2025 by Steven Sharp

$3.9-Million Streetscape Improvement Project Begins in Boyle Heights

Phase two of the Eastside Access project will improve the pedestrian environment around the Gold Line.

May 11, 2017 by Steven Sharp

City-Owned Properties in Boyle Heights Targeted for Affordable Housing

Two of the lots currently serve as public parking.

March 9, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Affordable Housing at Mariachi Plaza Takes Shape

The five-story building comes from developer McCormack Baron Salazar.

February 16, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Second Phase Planned for Boyle Heights Affordable Housing Complex

Four-story expansion would create 28 new residential units.

February 13, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Metro to Establish Development Guidelines for Mariachi Plaza

Two vacant lots adjacent to a Gold Line station could become affordable housing.

January 26, 2017 by Steven Sharp

More Affordable Housing Planned Near the Gold Line

Proposed development would bring low income apartments and commercial space.

December 8, 2016 by Steven Sharp

Property Near Mariachi Plaza Slated for Development

Two developers angling for the lot at 1st Street and Boyle Avenue.

November 29, 2016 by Steven Sharp

Check Out Progress on the Sixth Street Viaduct

Over half of the iconic bridge is now demolished.

August 27, 2016 by Steven Sharp

Inside a Boyle Heights Landmark

Tour the iconic Sears Building before it undergoes a mixed-use transformation.

July 26, 2016 by Steven Sharp

121-Year-Old Home Moves for Affordable Housing

The 19th century house will make way for low-income apartments and retail space.

June 29, 2016 by Steven Sharp

Construction Ramps up for Affordable Housing at Mariachi Plaza

Low-rise development will provide 80 units of affordable housing on once-vacant lot.

May 12, 2016 by Steven Sharp

Watch the New Sixth Street Viaduct Progress

Live cameras focus on the replacement of the iconic bridge across the Los Angeles River.

March 2, 2016 by Steven Sharp