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State provides funding for Union Station revamp and wildlife bridge

Glendale also gets money for electric buses

February 5, 2026 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County approves $43.8M for new affordable housing

Partial funding for projects in L.A., West Hollywood, and Whittier

February 4, 2026 by Steven Sharp

Plan for Coachella Valley rail line continues to inch forward

RCTC inks $80M deal with engineering firm for EIR

February 3, 2026 by Steven Sharp

Metro board approves subway alternative for Sepulveda Pass project

But plans for a Torrance Metro rail extension are likely delayed indefinitely

January 23, 2026 by Steven Sharp

Report: L.A. residential permitting was historically weak in 2025

Hilgard Economics concludes just 8,714 homes were permitted citywide last year

January 14, 2026 by Steven Sharp

Metro staff recommend heavy rail alignment for Sepulveda Pass project

Final certification of the Torrance Metro rail extension is also expected this month

January 12, 2026 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County's shortage of affordable rental housing persists

New report estimates a deficit of roughly 500,000 units

June 1, 2021 by Steven Sharp

Union Station - Coachella Valley rail project moves forward

Up to five new stations along a 144-mile corridor

May 28, 2021 by Steven Sharp

$31m in bonds to be issued for affordable housing in West L.A. and Boyle Heights

Two projects containing 95 apartments

May 27, 2021 by Steven Sharp

L.A. City Council approves $139m in bonds for supportive housing projects

Funding for new developments in Downtown and Westlake

May 20, 2021 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County could develop its own ADU standard plan program

Pre-approved plans could be made available free of charge

May 19, 2021 by Steven Sharp

Here are the winners of L.A.'s design contest for low-rise housing

Submissions were broken into four categories: Corners, Fourplex, (Re)Distribution, and Subdivision

May 18, 2021 by Steven Sharp

State and federal relief packages could help L.A. renters

More money for L.A. County and several Southern California cities

May 11, 2021 by Steven Sharp

L.A. City Council votes to allocate $25m to three Measure HHH challenge projects

Three developments - all slated to break ground in November 2022

May 7, 2021 by Steven Sharp

California HCD publishes updated state income limits for 2021

Income limits determine eligibility for affordable housing developments

May 3, 2021 by Steven Sharp

L.A. City Council approves $65.6m for supportive housing projects in the Valley

New developments would bring 206 apartments to Panorama City and Sun Valley

April 28, 2021 by Steven Sharp

Report: Vegas-to-Southern California high-speed train on track for 2021 groundbreaking

Construction was originally supposed to begin last year

April 27, 2021 by Steven Sharp

Metro's fareless pilot program could launch for K-12 students in August

It would be expanded to low-income riders in 2022

April 22, 2021 by Steven Sharp