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

California: Don't Leave America. Bring America To Us.

Abundant Housing LA calls for making California a refuge for those left behind by globalization.

December 7, 2016 by Shane Phillips

What are Measure JJJ's Affordable Housing Requirements?

The ballot measure requires prevailing wages and affordable housing for certain developments.

December 6, 2016 by Steven Sharp

City Councilmember Raises Questions About Wood-Frame Construction

Motion from Valley Councilmember is a response to the 2014 Da Vinci fire.

December 5, 2016 by Steven Sharp

Planning Department to Tweak Bicycle Parking Ordinance

Proposed updates would provide greater clarity and flexibility.

November 16, 2016 by Steven Sharp

Abundant Housing LA's 2016 Voter Guide

Housing advocacy group provides recommendations for city and county ballot measures.

November 3, 2016 by Steven Sharp

City-Owned Properties Could Yield Affordable Housing

City looks to sell excess assets to non-profit and for-profit developers.

November 1, 2016 by Steven Sharp

Report Highlights TODs Along the Gold Line

The north branch of the light rail line runs from DTLA to Azusa.

October 27, 2016 by Steven Sharp

Planning Department Tackles Parking Podiums

Many of DTLA's newest towers are stacked above parking garages.

October 24, 2016 by Steven Sharp

Metro Looks to Improve Rail Service Between Burbank and DTLA

A new study raises the possibility of more frequent trains and four new stations in Northeast L.A. and Glendale.

October 20, 2016 by Steven Sharp

Expo Line Trains to Run More Frequently

Starting October 23, Metro will run trains every six minutes along the popular light rail line.

October 17, 2016 by Steven Sharp

Unused Federal Funds Could Provide Windfall for LADOT

Leftover earmark funds may be swapped for local dollars to make pedestrian improvements throughout the city.

September 29, 2016 by Steven Sharp

Check Out This Measure M Explainer Video

Breaking down the future of Los Angeles transit.

September 26, 2016 by Steven Sharp