At the northwest corner of Manhattan Beach, wood framing is complete for a multifamily residential development at 401 Rosecrans Avenue.

The Highrose El Porto project from developer Frank Buckley, located just south of the Chevron refinery in El Segundo city limits, consists of a four-story edifice that will feature 79 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments above a two-level, 127-car subterranean parking garage.

View of Highrose El Porto from Rosecrans AvenueWithee Malcolm Architects

Project approvals include density bonus incentives to permit a larger development than otherwise allowed by Manhattan Beach zoning rules. In exchange, six of the apartments are to be set aside for rent by very low-income households.

BSB Design is the architect for the project, which will include a swimming pool, a rear yard, and multiple terrace decks.

View looking northeast from Rosecrans AvenueUrbanize LA

Though relatively modest in case for density bonus projects in other parts of Los Angeles County, the project was the subject of significant pushback when moving through the entitlement process three years ago. Multiple appeals sought to derail the project, and were briefly granted by the Manhattan Beach City Council, which voted in 2022 to deny approval of the project. Following a lawsuit by the developer, as well as pressure from state housing officials, the City Council would later rescind its decision and allow the project to move forward.

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