Santa Monica Coast Power Play: City Strikes Deal To Speed Local Control
A new MOU with the California Coastal Commission aims to finish Santa Monica’s Local Coastal Program, speeding approvals and returning more project authority to city officials. Work is slated to begin in July with certification targeted for 2027.
7-Story Affordable Complex Rises By Santa Monica E Line Stop
A seven-story, 78-unit affordable building is under construction in Santa Monica, combining supportive services with transit-adjacent design and expected mid‑2027 occupancy.
Villa Rica Parkway Showdown Pits City Hall Against Homeowners
Homeowners in Villa Rica are protesting a city parkway plan after officials awarded a construction contract and filed eminent‑domain actions against holdout properties. Neighbors say they were blindsided by survey crews and council votes.
Chi-Town Pickleball Power Play Snaps Up The Exchange in NOLA's Garden District
Chicago-based Clear Skies Hospitality bought The Exchange in the Lower Garden District and says it will keep the club's name and staff while rolling out tech and programming upgrades.
Miami-Dade Property Values Inch Up As Condo Chill Hits The Coast
June 1 estimates show Miami‑Dade taxable values rose 5.5% year‑over‑year, but the gain masks a split: luxury and some suburbs surged while older condos and new construction cooled. Local budgets and homeowners face a mixed picture.












