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.
Council gives final feedback on 2023-2025 proposed biennial budget before adoption
At the end of the month, Santa Monica City Council will vote on the final plan for the 2023-2025 biennial...
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‘Godzilla next door’: How California developers gained new leverage to build more homes
Late last fall, a Southern California developer dropped more than a dozen mammoth building proposals on the city of Santa...
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Council votes to allow ArcLight cinema complex to be repurposed
City Council voted unanimously to allow the owner of Santa Monica Place shopping mall to transform the old ArcLight into...
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Santa Monica housing provider expands into Venice
Since its founding 41 years ago, Community Corporation of Santa Monica has built 2,023 affordable apartments in West Los Angeles
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New 17th street bike lanes spark community debate
While some see the pushback to the project as a clear cut case of resistance to changes to car-centric streets...
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California is losing population and building new houses. When will home prices come down?
This month Californians worried about the cost of housing were offered the rarest of gifts: a glimmer of hope.
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Council votes unanimously for settlement that reins in otherwise unrestricted development
In Tuesday’s lengthy meeting Council voted unanimously to bring 13 Builders Remedy projects back into the regular development pipeline through...
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Samohi celebrates construction progress of Exploration Building and Gold Gymnasium with steel topping ceremony
Eight months after construction began on the Exploration Building and Gold Gymnasium on the Santa Monica High School Campus, SMMUSD...
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City Hall proposes a deal to regain control of Builders Remedy projects
Thirteen controversial oversized developments could be reined in if a proposed settlement goes through.
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DTSM looking at options to replace ambassadors with security guards downtown
Santa Monica’s blue polo-clad community ambassadors could soon be replaced by private security guards as part of an initiative discussed...
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