YIMBY group sues over duplex ban, City Council makes ED1 permanent, and more

Here's what we're reading this week:

Fixing this downtown L.A. building would cost $700 million, the county said. Critics say that’s way off "Critics are concerned the county could have exaggerated costs to justify moving to more luxurious downtown offices." (LA Times)

Eyes on the Street: G Line Busway Bridge Over Van Nuys Blvd "Metro G Line upgrades are expected to be complete in 2027" (Streetsblog LA)

YIMBY group threatens suit over Newsom's duplex ban in LA wildfire recovery "YIMBY Law says unless Gov. Gavin Newsom reverses course it will sue this week over his executive order allowing cities to ban duplex projects in neighborhoods rebuilding after January's Los Angeles wildfires." (Politico)

L.A. City Council passes ordinance to streamline affordable housing "In three years, 490 projects have been proposed, creating over 40,000 affordable units, but only 44 have begun construction so far." (LA Times)

Plans to raise Vincent Thomas Bridge rejected "Future projects might include raising the bridge after the deck replacement is complete, or building a new bridge altogether, Seroka said." (LA Times)

LA has stopped repaving our streets TL;DR: A way to comply with the letter of law for Measure HLA, but not the intent (The Future is LA)

Pedal to the metal: Investigating metro bike usage at UCLA "A clear pattern emerges when looking at stations connected to the Metro E line. Each of these routes show a steady flow of trips, a far greater number than other off-campus locations at similar distances. These routes suggest that Metro Bikes are a flexible option for riders who want to take the rail part of the way and bike the rest. This same logic likely extends to stations situated near other major rail and bus stops. When bike stations are near stops for other transportation services, they become a natural link in a multimodal commute or trip." (Daily Bruin)

USC likely to move to SoFi Stadium for 2028 football season because of 2028 Olympics Unlike its crosstown rival, USC's potential stint at SoFi is not intended to be permanent (LA Times)

Sonder collapse leaves LA short-term rental property in bind Sonder operated several properties in the Los Angeles area (TRD)

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