Development
Explore the latest updates on real estate development in Santa Monica. Our coverage includes major projects, city council decisions, and trends shaping the community’s housing landscape. From luxury high-rises to affordable housing initiatives, stay informed about how these developments impact our neighborhoods and local economy. Discover insights into zoning changes, community feedback, and the future of Santa Monica’s urban planning.
Traffic challenges on 5th Street coming to an end
Two blocks of 5th Street that lost traffic lanes recently will get them back soon but upcoming construction projects will...
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Lincoln Closure
The 1600 block of Lincoln Blvd. will be temporarily closed on Saturday, August 17. The block will be closed from...
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Five-year water rate increases up for debate
Water bills in Santa Monica could rise by up to $36 for single family homes, $48 for multi-unit housing and...
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Malibu Association Of Realtors Continue P.C.H. Clean Ups
By Susan Manners, Executive Director, Malibu Association of REALTORS The Malibu Association of REALTORS recently organized a Saturday morning PCH...
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Size and parking rules to incentivize remodels over new construction
The city council will soon finalize regulations that seek to preserve existing homes in Santa Monica’s single-family neighborhoods. The city’s...
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City Hall hopes to weaponize parking against McMansionization
The city of Santa Monica has released a plan to discourage the demolition of existing homes in single-family neighborhoods. Santa...
Read moreMalibu-County Supervisors Waive Water Infrastructure Permit Fees for Malibu Residents Rebuilding After the Woolsey Fire
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved waiving L.A. County Waterworks District 29 (WWD29) water infrastructure improvement fees for...
Read morePacific Coast Highway-Overnight Closures on Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica and Malibu for Pavement Project
By Eric Menjivar The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces plans to close a lane in each direction of Pacific...
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Appeal ruling brings disputed building back into rent control
The California Court of Appeals has overturned a trial court verdict against Santa Monica’s Rent Control Board (RCB) in a...
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Know Before You Go – Monday, July 29, 2019
Week of July 29, 2019 LA METRO PUBLIC ART PROJECT – “TEARS OF SANTA MONICA” For the week of July...
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