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.
Citywide – Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences selects architect teams for performing arts facilities
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences recently announced the selection of two architectural teams to develop plans to enhance performing...
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Downtown Target plans return to ARB in August
A revised plan to open a Target store in Downtown will have a new hearing before the Architectural Review aboard...
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A collection of businesses and private property owners are considering the formation of business improvement districts on and near the...
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Treasury chief: Facebook currency plan ripe for illicit use
The Trump administration came out strongly Monday against Facebook's ambitious plan to create a new digital currency, as the Treasury...
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Know Before You Go – Monday, July 15, 2019
Week of July 15 LA METRO PUBLIC ART PROJECT – “TEARS OF SANTA MONICA” For the week of July 15,...
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Amazon, Microsoft wage war over the Pentagon’s ‘war cloud’
Amazon and Microsoft are battling it out over a $10 billion opportunity to build the U.S. military its first “war...
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Council approves contracts for beach trail construction
Construction on three miles of walking and biking paths along Santa Monica State Beach will begin later this summer. Council...
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Santa Monica goes Hollywood (Burger)
Another burger restaurant is coming to Santa Monica and like many Santa Monicans, they’re a transplant. Hollywood Burger — an...
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Future Samohi pool-goers may be looking for alternatives to beat the heat
Samohi’s new Olympic-sized pool will come complete with an Icarus-like problem: it will receive too much sun — initially. How...
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Micro-apartment developments avoid ban with new settlement
A developer will be able to build the six micro-apartment buildings that the city of Santa Monica moved to block...
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