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.
First look inside The Beacon hotel, formally known as the Shangri-La
The hotel formerly known as The Shangri-La has been rebranded and is undergoing transformation into something interesting indeed
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Council wants more discussions with vendors over new rule changes
Santa Monica City Council set to deliberate on key discussion items including, street vending policy, pedestrian safety and Housing Element...
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Downtown transformation continues with construction planned for 501 Broadway
Urbanization continues unabated through the City of Santa Monica with construction commencing at the intersection of 5th and Broadway
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New building on West LA VA campus to house 59 homeless and at-risk veterans
The newly renovated Building 207 opened this week at the West Los Angeles Veternan’s Affairs (VA) campus just east of...
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Non-profit Ready To Succeed supports local foster youth
Local non-profit started by two former business people provides career and other services to foster youth in college and beyond.
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Eight story hotel sandwiched between apartments heads for Planning Commission
A proposal to squeeze a new 84-foot hotel into a single lot between two existing housing projects will head to...
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California needs to invest in solutions for the water crisis, not a bullet train
With costs soaring and the merits of high-speed rail heavily debated, some economics experts argue that state officials should invest...
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Abandoning high-speed rail will be more costly for California than the project itself
Delays and rising costs have given high-speed rail critics an opening, but proponents say that abandoning this crucial project now...
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Rep. Lieu praises $619,045 HHS Grant Awarded to UCLA Cancer Research
Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) has announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will grant...
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Utilities commission explores ways to mitigate high natural gas prices
At a Tuesday hearing, regulators and industry representatives discussed the causes of high natural gas prices in California and what...
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