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

UCLA-USC Report: 1 in 5 L.A. Tenants Have Struggled to Make Rent During Pandemic

COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted low-income renters

September 1, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Environmental Review Begins for LA-to-Anaheim High-Speed Rail Corridor

Four stops are planned on the 30-mile corridor

August 31, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Metro Considers Eliminating Fares

A report to the Metro Board is expected by the end of 2020

August 28, 2020 by Steven Sharp

City Council Proposes Tweaks to L.A. Development Process

Three motions are billed as attempts to improve transparency

August 20, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Metro Moves Forward With Three Joint Developments

Planned next to subway stops in Boyle Heights, East Hollywood, and Westlake

August 20, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Metro Narrows its Options for the Crenshaw Line Extension to Hollywood

Multiple alignments are being considered for the extension to Hollywood

August 18, 2020 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County's COVID-19 Renter Relief Fund Launches August 17

The application window will remain open for two weeks.

August 12, 2020 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County Supervisors Sign Off on Inclusionary Housing Policy

It will apply to new developments in unincorporated communities

August 5, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Building Permits Plunge 45 Percent During Coronavirus Pandemic

Inspections and plan checks are also down.

August 3, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Breaking Down the Draft Concepts for the Westside Community Plans

New zoning rules are in the works for the jobs-rich Westside.

July 31, 2020 by Steven Sharp

Councilmember Proposes Renting Vacant AirBnB Units for Affordable Housing

A similar program was recently implemented in the City of Lisbon.

July 30, 2020 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County Extends Coronavirus Eviction Moratorium Through September 30

It was scheduled to expire on July 31.

July 22, 2020 by Steven Sharp