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.
Sports bar forced to scale back
CITY HALL — A popular sports bar on Wilshire Boulevard will be cutting back its hours and could have to...
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Council approves Jonathan Club lease for another decade
CITY HALL — A more than 75-year-old oceanfront social club can continue to boast sunbathing on the sand for its...
Read moreCoastal Commission approves Travelodge project
DOWNTOWN — A proposal to build a new Travelodge on Ocean Avenue cleared one final hurdle last week when the...
Read moreLandmarking revoked for former mayor’s home
CITY HALL — A few dozen pleas to preserve a 57-year-old ocean-front building were not enough to sway the City...
Read moreDevelopment at Horizons surf shop moves forward
MAIN STREET — Change, whether people like it or not, appears well on its way to a street corner richly...
Read moreDate set for SM Place reopening
DOWNTOWN — Mark the calendars. The new and improved Santa Monica Place will open on Aug. 6, 2010. Officials for...
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Preserving Santa Monica
OCEAN PARK The building wasn’t much to look at from the outside — boxy, plain and somewhat unnoticeable to the...
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