Los Angeles Construction Costs Surge 5.9%, Adding Pressure to Fire Rebuilding
Los Angeles Construction Costs Surge 5.9%, Adding Pressure to Fire Rebuilding Los Angeles, CA – March 20, 2025 Construction costs in Los Angeles jumped 5.9% in 2024, marking the highest annual increase in California. This surge poses a serious challenge to post-wildfire recovery after more than 12,000 structures were destroyed or damaged in the January […]
How Can Land Use Help Create More Sustainable Cities
How Can Land Use Help Create More Sustainable Cities The way we shape our cities today will define how billions of people live tomorrow. As the global urban population continues to surge—expected to grow by another billion by 2030—we face a challenge that’s bigger than just finding space. It’s about reimagining our cities as places […]
L.A. County Renter Protections and Fast-Tracks ADU Conversions After Wildfires
L.A. County Renter Protections and Fast-Tracks ADU Conversions After Wildfires Los Angeles County – Early 2025 In response to the destructive wildfires of January 2025, Los Angeles County has expanded renter protections and eased rules around Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Many residents were displaced by fire damage or lost income during the emergency. To help, […]
L.A. Launches ‘Small Lots, Big Impacts’ to Expand Affordable Starter Homes
L.A. Launches ‘Small Lots, Big Impacts’ to Expand Affordable Starter Homes Los Angeles, CA – March 5, 2025 The City of Los Angeles has launched a bold new initiative called “Small Lots, Big Impacts.” The program aims to turn small, city-owned vacant lots into affordable starter homes. The focus is on urban infill. Many of […]
Nonprofits Sue Los Angeles, Claim Housing Rezoning Plan Fails to Meet State Mandates
Nonprofits Sue Los Angeles, Claim Housing Rezoning Plan Fails to Meet State Mandates Los Angeles, CA – February 14, 2025 Two housing advocacy nonprofits have filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles. The groups, YIMBY Law and Californians for Homeownership, argue that the city’s recently approved housing plan does not meet state zoning […]
Los Angeles City Council Approved Housing Rezoning Plan
City Council Approved Los Angeles Housing Rezoning Plan Article Published – February 7, 2025 The Los Angeles City Council has officially approved the Citywide Housing Incentive Program (CHIP). It is a major Los Angeles housing rezoning plan aimed at increasing residential development near public transit and along key commercial corridors. The decision, passed by the […]
How to Build Podium Deck in Los Angeles? The Complete Process
How to Build Podium Deck in Los Angeles? The Complete Process We’re constructing the podium deck for an apartment building in Los Angeles. It’s a major construction milestone, so I thought diving into the specifics of how it gets done will be helpful for everybody. Each phase is critical, and I’m here to explain the […]
