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

Revisions to SB 50 Could Blunt its Impacts in Los Angeles

But more restrictive eligibility requirements could be offset by allowing by-right fourplexes citywide

May 13, 2019 by Steven Sharp

L.A. City Planning Commission Signs Off on Two TOC Projects

One in North Hollywood and one near Century City.

May 10, 2019 by Steven Sharp

This Week's Leases: Netflix Gobbles Up More Hollywood Office Space

And a co-working firm sets up shop in the historic Bradbury Building.

May 4, 2019 by Steven Sharp

This Week in Leases: Coworking Companies Opening New Spaces in Tustin and DTLA

And a marketing firm expands in West Hollywood.

April 27, 2019 by Steven Sharp

Metro Board Advances Study of a Vermont Avenue Rail Line

While plans move forward for a bus rapid transit line, Metro keeps the door open for a rail line in the future.

April 25, 2019 by Steven Sharp

SB 50 Could Bring Sweeping Changes to Los Angeles

A report from the Planning Department details how SB 50 could impact housing construction in Los Angeles.

April 24, 2019 by Steven Sharp

This Week's Leases: Video Game Maker Expands in Culver City

And Soylent completes its new Arts District headquarters.

April 20, 2019 by Steven Sharp

Councilmember Pushes for "Fair and Equitable Distribution" of Affordable Housing

Current and future permanent supportive housing is concentrated in Downtown and South Los Angeles.

April 18, 2019 by Steven Sharp

City Planning Commission Rejects Appeals of Four TOC Developments

The projects are located in East Hollywood, South L.A., West L.A., and Palms.

April 11, 2019 by Steven Sharp

How to Ensure SB 50 is a Bold Step, not a Misstep

Here are three key areas where SB 50 still needs work.

April 9, 2019 by Shashi Hanuman and Doug Smith

This Week's Leases: HBO Plants Its Flag in Culver City

And another big lease is announced for the Arts District.

April 6, 2019 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County Drafts Pedestrian Plans for Unincorporated Communities

Making it easier to walk in Lake Los Angeles, Walnut Park, Westmont/West Athens, and Whittier-Los Nietos.

April 4, 2019 by Steven Sharp