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Q Conditions and Q Removal: Winning Discretionary Cases in Los Angeles Real Estate
RE Development | July 9, 2025
Q Conditions and Q Removal: Winning Discretionary Cases in Los Angeles Real Estate

Outdated Q Conditions can stall your Los Angeles project—unless you know how to remove them. Learn how Q Removal works, when to use it, and how to win discretionary approvals that unlock your site’s full potential.

Eight Detached ADUs on Multifamily Lots: SB 1211 Explained
Urban planning and development | July 8, 2025
Eight Detached ADUs on Multifamily Lots: SB 1211 Explained

Eight Detached ADUs on Multifamily Lots: SB 1211 Explained California has been trying to fix its housing shortage for years. But despite dozens of new laws, many families still can’t find homes they can afford. At the same time, thousands of apartment buildings have large backyards, driveways, or parking lots that sit unused. What if those spaces could become housing?…

Complete Guide to Using ZIMAS in Los Angeles
Land Use Consulting | June 30, 2025
Complete Guide to Using ZIMAS in Los Angeles

Complete Guide to Using ZIMAS in Los Angeles The Zoning Information and Map Access System (ZIMAS) is a powerful online tool developed by the Los Angeles City Planning Department. It helps property owners, developers, and consultants find detailed zoning and planning data for any parcel within Los Angeles city limits. Whether you’re planning a remodel, building an ADU, or researching…

Visualization Tools in Land Consulting Services: Los Angeles
Land Use Consulting | June 23, 2025
Visualization Tools in Land Consulting Services: Los Angeles

Land consulting in Los Angeles isn’t what it used to be. Today’s top consultants rely on smart visualization tools—like ArcGIS, SketchUp, drones, and VR—to win approvals faster and communicate clearly with stakeholders. In this post, we explore the tech reshaping land use planning in the city.