by Josh Stephens on Jul 3, 2024
Big Boxes, Los Angeles, Mixed Use
Using a clever combination of local and state housing incentives, Costco is getting into the housing business in South Los Angeles
by Larry Sokoloff on Feb 11, 2024
Anaheim, ARTIC, Los Angeles Angels, Mixed Use, Orange County, Santa Ana
A major project near Honda Arena and the ARTIC transit center in Anaheim is in the works, while another is planned for Santa Ana.
by William Fulton on Jan 17, 2022
Davis, Housing, Mixed Use, Objective Standards, Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment
Despite concern about "transition" and "architectural fit," appellate court reverse judge's ruling that Trackside violates city policies. The court noted that there weren't really any objective standards to measure the project against.
by William Fulton on Sep 8, 2020
Housing, Los Altos, Mixed Use, Objective Standards, SB 35
City says it fears losing $7 million bond if appeal fails. Permit for 5-story project should be approved this week.
by Josh Stephens on Apr 28, 2020
Los Angeles, Main Streets, Mixed Use, Urban Renewal
Many elements of great, but forbidden, urbanism are on display in a bygone version of Los Angeles.
by William Fulton on Mar 21, 2020
Agoura Hills, CEQA, Mixed Use, Native Plants, Oak Trees
Project is surrounded by development. But MND didn't fly on native plant and oak tree issues.