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 aims to fight gentrification
CITY HALL - City Council implemented what one member called "a temporary restraining order" on large residential development in two...
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Village Trailer Park replacement project chugging along
MID-CITY - The project set to controversially replace a 109-space trailer park is slowly gaining approval from city officials. The...
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Planning Commission to consider Fred Segal plot
City Hall — Just weeks after the Planning Commission considered developments on plots of land previously occupied by Norms and...
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Half of new multi-family apartments affordable last fiscal year
Affordable housing development High Place East was just recently completed. (Daniel Archuleta) CITY HALL — Redevelopment agency or no redevelopment...
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Development of Norms, Denny’s plots considered
Denny's on Lincoln Boulevard. (Daniel Archuleta) LINCOLN BLVD — Diners yesterday, dwellings tomorrow. The Planning Commission considered two mixed-use developments...
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Director admits change to map
The Bank of America on Wilshire has been re-zonened. (File photo) CITY HALL — City officials acknowledged at last week's...
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Ocean Avenue projects may get public input
People stroll down Ocean Avenue on Saturday. (Paul Alvarez Jr.) CITY HALL — How high is too high for an...
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Tensions grow between gallerists, the museum
BERGAMOT STATION - These days no fight with City Hall is complete without an electronic petition. On Tuesday the Bergamot...
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Council favors taller Downtown development option
FUTURE: This image depicts what a new development on Arizona Avenue (left) will look like. (Rendering courtesy City of Santa...
Read moreCommunity groups to host townhall about proposed condos
NOTICE: The Pico Neighborhood Association is against a plan to redevelop a number of properties on 21st Street into condos....
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