The Los Angeles City Council approved a $54 million expansion of the L.A. Convention Center, targeting completion before the 2028 Olympics. Concerns over the timeline persist, but the project could bring jobs and economic growth.

California receives over $16 million in federal funds from HUD to support affordable housing initiatives and planning reforms across various regions, with the aim of addressing housing affordability and historical inequities.

Ontario, Canada, enhances its downtown by acquiring Euclid Avenue for redevelopment, including traffic improvements, increased housing, and new dining venues like Mule Car Smokehouse.

Mayor Karen Bass engages with landlords to accept Section 8 vouchers to fight homelessness in Los Angeles, offering incentives like bonuses and inspection improvements.

Officials inaugurated Weingart Tower in downtown Los Angeles, a 19-story building providing 278 supportive housing units for the homeless, with additional amenities and services.

Caltrans is in escrow to sell five historic homes in South Pasadena, originally intended for the now-cancelled 710 Freeway extension, with plans for the proceeds to fund affordable housing.

A judge has tentatively blocked the mass eviction of tenants at Barrington Plaza, LA, aligning with tenants' rights advocates against the owners' renovation plans.

Groundbreaking of Mulberry Gardens Senior Apartments in Riverside, CA marks a shift in affordable housing, utilizing former state land to offer 58 homes for low-income seniors.

Los Angeles County has advanced a proposal to cap rent increases at 3% annually in unincorporated areas for pre-1995 buildings, with further voting required for it to become law.

Los Angeles is celebrating the start of new construction at the West LA VA campus, with plans to add 87 homes for veterans. This expansion has received $169.4 million in state funding and is part of a larger initiative to combat veteran homelessness.

Long Beach invites the public to a design event to revamp its Downtown Shoreline, with activities and surveys to gather input for future development plans.

Los Angeles County has relaunched its Rent Relief Program, offering $68 million in grants to help landlords and tenants affected by the pandemic cover unpaid rents. Applications are open until June 4.

Anaheim moves to buy the Rainbow Inn for a housing project, potentially using eminent domain, as part of a larger Beach Boulevard revitalization effort.