Regional | Urbanize LA

L.A. County approves $195M for four supportive housing developments

Combined, they'd create nearly 500 apartments

June 4, 2025 by Steven Sharp

L.A. City Council forced to annul rejections of three housing developments

All involve the construction of apartments on land zoned for single-family homes

May 29, 2025 by Steven Sharp

L.A. County to seeks state funding for new supportive housing

The money would go to acquiring existing housing or converting commercial buildings

May 28, 2025 by Steven Sharp

Metro offers up a fresh look at planned Sepulveda Transit Corridor

Estimated costs for the rail line currently range between $15.4B and $24.4B

May 27, 2025 by Steven Sharp

5.5-mile Rail to Rail active transportation project completed in South L.A.

Defunct rail right-of-way turns into multimodal path

May 20, 2025 by Steven Sharp

Environmental study released for San Gabriel Valley Greenway Network

140 acres of waterways could double as active transportation corridors

April 18, 2025 by Steven Sharp

Metro Refines its Options for a Sepulveda Pass Rail Line

Metro has also unveiled potential routes for a second phase of the project between the Expo Line and LAX.

January 29, 2019 by Steven Sharp

CRA/LA Redevelopment Plans Put a Damper on TOC Developments

The Transit Oriented Communities program has become a popular tool for housing developers.

January 23, 2019 by Steven Sharp

ULI Los Angeles Partners With VerdeXchange to Unveil Transformative Urban Solutions

Mayor Garcetti Joins International Experts Previewing Breakthroughs in Energy and Design.

January 22, 2019 by Sponsored by ULI Los Angeles

This Week in Lease: ELARC Expands in Alhambra, Marketing Agency Signs in West Hollywood

And Live Nation takes the Beverly Hills Post Office.

January 19, 2019 by Steven Sharp

This Week in Leases: Facebook Expands in Playa Vista

The social media giant takes 260,000 square feet at The Brickyard.

January 5, 2019 by Steven Sharp

New Year’s Special: Reclaiming LA’s Boomtown Mentality

"During the times when LA was experiencing its most rapid growth, which were not coincidentally times when it was the city was most affordable to newcomers and current residents....But the city we built in the past could not be built today."

December 31, 2018 by Jason Lopata

Urbanize LA: 2018 in Review

Our 10 biggest stories from the past year.

December 31, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Councilmember Looks to Reduce Development Fees for Affordable Housing

Los Angeles could follow the City of Sacramento's lead.

December 14, 2018 by Steven Sharp

California State Senator Introduces New Bill to Boost Housing Construction Near Transit

SB 50 would incentivize apartments in transit-rich and job-rich areas.

December 4, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Metro Staff Recommends Letter Names for Rail and BRT Lines

The renaming could start with the Blue Line after its closures next year.

November 14, 2018 by Steven Sharp

Los Angeles at America’s Cultural Crossroads

Why LA is the city best positioned to guide America into the 21st century

November 13, 2018 by Jason Lopata

Foothill Gold Line Extension May Be Cut Short

Construction costs are now estimated at $2.1 billion - up $570 million from two years ago.

November 13, 2018 by Steven Sharp