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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

State awards $182M for L.A. County affordable housing developments

Four projects spanning between Santa Monica, DTLA, and Boyle Heights

December 15, 2025 by Steven Sharp

Here's a look at some of Frank Gehry's final L.A. projects

The Colburn Center, Louis Vuitton's new flagship, a Santa Monica landmark, and more

December 8, 2025 by Steven Sharp

Here are 10 L.A. projects to watch in 2025

With a couple of repeat appearances from 2024

January 2, 2025 by Steven Sharp

Urbanize LA: 2024 in review

A look back at our biggest stories from the year that was

December 30, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Metro's new subway cars enter service

My other ride is an HR4000

December 24, 2024 by Steven Sharp

City Planning Commission signs off on projects in Sawtelle and Westlake

Two developments with 43 apartments

December 23, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Fresh renderings for Vermont Ave. bus rapid transit line

Spanning 12 miles between Hollywood Boulevard and Athens

December 18, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Metro moves forward with bus and first/last mile projects for Olympics

Transit hubs, bus priority lanes, bike lanes, and more

December 11, 2024 by Steven Sharp

City Council approves housing element rezoning program

L.A. faces a mid-February deadline to complete the process

December 11, 2024 by Steven Sharp

City Planning Commission upholds approvals for infill projects in Silver Lake and Mid-City

The two development would created a combined 69 apartments

November 21, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Report: Residential permitting drops 30.7% in L.A. in first three quarters of 2024

That's 3,000 fewer homes than during the same period in 2023

October 31, 2024 by Steven Sharp

Metro receives $231M in state funding for Southeast Gateway Line

State also awards funding for LOSSAN corridor, Metrolink, and local bus service

October 24, 2024 by Steven Sharp

City Planning Commission signs off on housing in Glassell Park and Mid-City

A mixed-use building on Verdugo and apartments on Venice

October 10, 2024 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County Supervisors approve nearly $60M for affordable housing

Plans call for nine projects creating 780 homes

October 9, 2024 by Steven Sharp