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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

MyFigueroa Completion Pushed Back to Spring 2018

Weather delays and utilities have slowed progress.

October 26, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Pactriglo: Initial Impressions

Will this new real estate intelligence tool shake things up in Los Angeles?

October 23, 2017 by Chris Loos and Steven Sharp

Measure R Windfall Could Fund Mobility and Pedestrian Safety Projects

The projects are concentrated in Boyle Heights, Downtown and South L.A.

October 20, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Effort to Accelerate 28 Transit Projects Should Focus on L.A.'s Urban Core

Metro should build complete lines, rather than the current phased approach.

October 10, 2017 by Alon Levy

Downtown Apartment Glut Provides Lesson on Supply and Demand

Recent reports point to a 12 percent vacancy rate in new apartments, but that number doesnt tell the whole story.

October 9, 2017 by Steven Sharp

New Options Revealed for South Bay Metro Rail Extension

Metro is considering alignments along the Harbor Subdivision and Hawthorne Boulevard.

October 9, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Gated Crossings and One-Mile Bridge Proposed for Orange Line Busway

Measure M promises $286 million to speed travel on the San Fernando Valley transit line.

October 3, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Public-Private Partnerships Could Accelerate Three Measure M Projects

ExpressLanes, the Sepulveda Pass and the West Santa Ana Branch.

September 28, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Gold Line Extension Could Lead to Closure of Claremont Metrolink Station

Gold Line and Metrolink trains are currently competing for riders.

September 25, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Breaking Down Figueroa Street's Development Boom

The north-south spine connects DTLA to USC and Exposition Park.

September 25, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Here are the Transit Oriented Communities Guidelines

The new program created through Measure JJJ is intended to spur affordable housing production.

September 22, 2017 by Steven Sharp

Councilmembers Call for Updates to Ventura Boulevard Specific Plan

The current plan was adopted in 1991.

September 19, 2017 by Steven Sharp