After the Fires, Rick Caruso Aspires to a New Role: Shadow Mayor of Los Angeles
The businessman has won supporters and detractors as he considers running for mayor or governor of California as Los Angeles ...
Another painful crisis has us asking: Can Los Angeles accomplish big things again?
The January fires that scorched homes in Altadena and Pacific Palisades have columnist Patt Morrison asking why we can't ...
LA City Council moves toward allowing single-staircase apartment buildings
Supporters say the move could lead to more affordable, family-sized units, while fire safety officials urge cautious approach ...
Single-stair standard for multifamily advances in City Council
Proponents say eliminating requirements for two staircases will foster bigger apartment units and lower construction costs.
How Tiny Homes Could Solve a Big Problem for Los Angeles
As L.A. rebuilds homes lost to wildfires, accessory dwelling units have emerged as a win-win solution for homeowners and city ...
Motion to remove double staircase requirement in L.A. building code adopted
The Los Angeles City Council adopted a motion Wednesday that would remove a requirement for apartment buildings to have ...
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Los Angeles Office Market ‘Has Bottomed,’ Gravitates Farther West
Also, the County of Los Angeles continues to bolster the region’s stat sheet with three leases — all renewals — for more than ...
Carmel Partners ups ambition for apartment tower on La Cienega
Carmel Partners has revised plans for a 43-story apartment tower with 532 units at 1050 South La Cienega Boulevard in Los ...
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What’s the model for building starter homes on small LA lots?
UCLA’s cityLAB has launched a design competition where contestants can submit proposals for low-cost, easy-to-build starter ...
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LA can rein in illegal short-term rentals, says longtime Airbnb watcher
With the Olympics approaching and housing in short supply after recent fires, the city is moving to crack down on illegal ...
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Los Angeles installing new streetlights to curb copper theft
Los Angeles is expanding its program to install hundreds of new solar-powered streetlights ... and abandoned buildings, then sell the metal to scrap yards. A Los Angeles city worker installs ...
Festooned with LACMA rubble, 7th Ave Garden is L.A.’s most unlikely arts oasis
David Horvitz has transformed a burned out lot in Arlington Heights into a secret garden decorated with rubble from recently ...