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. County Supervisors Advance Affordable and Permanent Supportive Housing Developments

The project are located in unincorporated communities and South L.A.

February 4, 2019 by Steven Sharp

This Week in Leases: Coworking Expansion in Pasadena and Santa Monica

Spaces inks new leases at Playhouse Plaza and the Water Garden.

February 2, 2019 by Steven Sharp

Metro Refines its Options for a Sepulveda Pass Rail Line

Metro has also unveiled potential routes for a second phase of the project between the Expo Line and LAX.

January 29, 2019 by Steven Sharp

CRA/LA Redevelopment Plans Put a Damper on TOC Developments

The Transit Oriented Communities program has become a popular tool for housing developers.

January 23, 2019 by Steven Sharp

ULI Los Angeles Partners With VerdeXchange to Unveil Transformative Urban Solutions

Mayor Garcetti Joins International Experts Previewing Breakthroughs in Energy and Design.

January 22, 2019 by Sponsored by ULI Los Angeles

This Week in Lease: ELARC Expands in Alhambra, Marketing Agency Signs in West Hollywood

And Live Nation takes the Beverly Hills Post Office.

January 19, 2019 by Steven Sharp

This Week in Leases: Facebook Expands in Playa Vista

The social media giant takes 260,000 square feet at The Brickyard.

January 5, 2019 by Steven Sharp

New Year’s Special: Reclaiming LA’s Boomtown Mentality

"During the times when LA was experiencing its most rapid growth, which were not coincidentally times when it was the city was most affordable to newcomers and current residents....But the city we built in the past could not be built today."

December 31, 2018 by Jason Lopata

Urbanize LA: 2018 in Review

Our 10 biggest stories from the past year.

December 31, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Councilmember Looks to Reduce Development Fees for Affordable Housing

Los Angeles could follow the City of Sacramento's lead.

December 14, 2018 by Steven Sharp

California State Senator Introduces New Bill to Boost Housing Construction Near Transit

SB 50 would incentivize apartments in transit-rich and job-rich areas.

December 4, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Metro Staff Recommends Letter Names for Rail and BRT Lines

The renaming could start with the Blue Line after its closures next year.

November 14, 2018 by Steven Sharp