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State and local officials look to expedite rebuilding after devastating wildfires

Newsom suspends CEQA and Coastal Commission review for impacted properties, Bass speeds permitting

January 14, 2025 by Steven Sharp

Report: L.A. residential permitting dropped 23% in 2024

Just 8,706 single-family homes and apartments were permitted last year

January 14, 2025 by Steven Sharp

State officials pitch Southwest High Speed Rail Network

California High Speed Rail + Brightline West + High Desert Corridor

January 8, 2025 by Steven Sharp

$1.5B Foothill Gold Line extension reaches substantial completion

Stops in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona are slated to open this year

January 6, 2025 by Steven Sharp

Here are 10 L.A. projects to watch in 2025

With a couple of repeat appearances from 2024

January 2, 2025 by Steven Sharp

Urbanize LA: 2024 in review

A look back at our biggest stories from the year that was

December 30, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Metro's new subway cars enter service

My other ride is an HR4000

December 24, 2024 by Steven Sharp

City Planning Commission signs off on projects in Sawtelle and Westlake

Two developments with 43 apartments

December 23, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Fresh renderings for Vermont Ave. bus rapid transit line

Spanning 12 miles between Hollywood Boulevard and Athens

December 18, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Metro moves forward with bus and first/last mile projects for Olympics

Transit hubs, bus priority lanes, bike lanes, and more

December 11, 2024 by Steven Sharp

City Council approves housing element rezoning program

L.A. faces a mid-February deadline to complete the process

December 11, 2024 by Steven Sharp

City Planning Commission upholds approvals for infill projects in Silver Lake and Mid-City

The two development would created a combined 69 apartments

November 21, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Report: Residential permitting drops 30.7% in L.A. in first three quarters of 2024

That's 3,000 fewer homes than during the same period in 2023

October 31, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Metro receives $231M in state funding for Southeast Gateway Line

State also awards funding for LOSSAN corridor, Metrolink, and local bus service

October 24, 2024 by Steven Sharp

City Planning Commission signs off on housing in Glassell Park and Mid-City

A mixed-use building on Verdugo and apartments on Venice

October 10, 2024 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County Supervisors approve nearly $60M for affordable housing

Plans call for nine projects creating 780 homes

October 9, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Here's how Brightline West could connect with California High Speed Rail

A 54-mile corridor separates Palmdale from Victor Valley

October 7, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Metro aims to start work on G Line upgrades in October 2024

Grade separations, crossing gates, and signal upgrades for $668M

September 19, 2024 by Steven Sharp