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

Los Angeles at America’s Cultural Crossroads

Why LA is the city best positioned to guide America into the 21st century

November 13, 2018 by Jason Lopata

Foothill Gold Line Extension May Be Cut Short

Construction costs are now estimated at $2.1 billion - up $570 million from two years ago.

November 13, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Metro Further Refines Options for DTLA-Artesia Light Rail Line

Fewer stations and more grade separation for the West Santa Ana Branch.

November 12, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Los Angeles Wants a Master Notification List for New Affordable Housing

L.A.'s limited supply of affordable units is compounded by how difficult they are to find.

September 26, 2018 by Steven Sharp

New Owner Breathes Life into LA-to-Vegas High-Speed Rail Plan

But "high-speed" might not be an accurate description at the end of the day.

September 19, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Metro Once Again Considers Renaming Rail and BRT Lines

Numbers, letters, colors, or some combination of the three?

September 17, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Transit Oriented Communities: A Year in Review

"Looking back on the program after one year, one can clearly see that it has made a positive impact in terms of producing additional transit-oriented development and more affordable housing units."

September 4, 2018 by Craig Lawson and Jason Lopata

This Week in Leases - August 26, 2018

Arizona State University leases the historic Herald Examiner Building.

August 26, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Metrolink Awarded $6.5-Million Grant to Begin Study of Capital Improvements Program

$10 billion in upgrades could greatly enhance regional rail in Southern California.

August 17, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Brokers Find Space in the Shared Economy

August 8, 2018 by Sponsored by CTRL Collective

This Week in Leases - August 5, 2018

Another big lease for the Arts District.

August 5, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Concept Designs Unveiled for "A Bridge Home" Facilities

The temporary homeless shelters are planned in each of L.A.'s Council Districts.

July 31, 2018 by Steven Sharp