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

Urbanize LA: 2017 in Review

A look back at our biggest stories from the past year.

December 27, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Here are the Measure HHH Projects Scheduled for Construction in 2018

Eight projects comprise 589 affordable housing units.

December 22, 2017 by Steven Sharp

New Optic Readers to Ease Metrolink - Metro Transfers

No more paper tickets.

December 21, 2017 by Steven Sharp

A Look at the New South L.A. Community Plans

The two community plans govern land use and zoning between the 105 Freeway and Downtown Los Angeles.

December 19, 2017 by Steven Sharp

City Council Adopts Two Ordinances to Address Affordable Housing

Linkage Fee and Value Capture Ordinance approved today by the Los Angeles City Council.

December 13, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Initial Concepts Revealed for Orange Line Transit Neighborhood Plan

New land use and zoning regulations proposed for five stations.

December 11, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Draft Revitalization Plan Unveiled for Lower L.A. River

The 19-mile stretch starts south of DTLA and empties into San Pedro Bay.

December 8, 2017 by Steven Sharp

First Look at the Proposed Orange Line Improvements

Metro may add a one-mile bridge and crossing gates to the San Fernando Valley busway.

December 5, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Los Angeles Advances Two Ordinances to Combat Homelessness

City looks to facilitate transitional and permanent supportive housing.

December 1, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Groundbreaking on December 2 for $1.4-Billion Gold Line Extension

The project could add up to 12 miles of track and six new stations.

December 1, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Metrolink Plans for Increased Service and Partial Electrification

Regional rail agency plans for growth over the next 10 years.

November 28, 2017 by Alon Levy

Here are the 28 Projects that Metro Could Complete Before the 2028 Olympics

Mayor Eric Garcetti proposes 28 by 28 initiative to accelerate transportation projects.

November 27, 2017 by Steven Sharp