Regional | Urbanize LA

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. City Council Approves $43.5 in Bonds for Affordable Housing Developments

Two developments in Hollywood and South L.A.

December 16, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Op-Ed: One Year to Fix Housing in L.A.

In 2020, Los Angeles’ housing problems went from bad to worse.

December 14, 2020 by Anthony Dedousis, Robin Hughes & A. Lenise Kouture

City of L.A. Moves Forward With Eight More Project Homekey Sites

Up to 701 new beds

December 10, 2020 by Steven Sharp

L.A. Launches Design Challenge for Affordable Low-Rise Housing

Winners will be announced in 2021

November 30, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Los Angeles County Extends Coronavirus Eviction Protections Through January 2021

An emergency order has been in place since March

November 11, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Here's a Look at the North Hollywood-Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Line

The 18-mile corridor would connect North Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena

November 10, 2020 by Steven Sharp

City Planning Commission Approves Infill Projects in Hollywood and Westwood

Two projects totaling 69 apartments

November 9, 2020 by Steven Sharp

New Details Emerge for Vegas-to-Southern California High-Speed Train

But a proposed late 2020 groundbreaking has been delayed

November 9, 2020 by Steven Sharp

City of L.A. to Convert 10 Hotels and Apartment Buildings to Interim Housing

Using funding from the California's Project Homekey program

October 22, 2020 by Steven Sharp

L.A. City Council Approves $203M in Funding for Supportive Housing Developments

For six projects totaling over 500 apartments

October 21, 2020 by Steven Sharp

L.A. City Council Approves $74M in Bonds for Affordable Housing Projects

Five developments in South L.A., Mid-City, and Reseda

October 14, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Environmental Review Starts for $220M Antelope Valley Line Upgrade

New segments of double-track would allow for faster and more frequent service between Union Station and Lancaster

October 6, 2020 by Steven Sharp