The Santa Monica City Council voted to negotiate with RPG for the restoration and management of the historic Civic Auditorium, aiming to revive its role as a cultural venue.

A local developer may buy and finish the stalled, graffitied Oceanwide Plaza towers in downtown Los Angeles, with discussions of a $500 million sale underway.

Long Beach has begun construction on 1400 Long Beach, a 163-unit affordable housing complex in Midtown, aimed at low-income families and set for completion by mid-2026. Mayor Richardson highlighted the city's affordable housing goals.

New homes in Los Angeles are now cheaper per square foot than existing homes, reflecting a national trend shown in a Zillow report. However, the degree of this trend varies across different markets.

Santa Monica's hospitality sector is growing with notable hotel developments, including the historic Miramar Hotel and the Ocean Avenue Hotel Project, which are expected to offer a mix of amenities and community benefits.

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.