Tommy Beadel on Why Los Angeles Is the Easiest Place to Develop Real Estate
Tommy Beadel, former CEO of Thomas James Homes, now leads HVN Development, a fast‑growing affordable‑housing builder focused exclusively on the City of Los Angeles. By leveraging recent California statutes such as AB 2334 and AB 2097, HVN secures by‑right entitlements that eliminate parking requirements and grant unlimited density bonuses for units at 80% of area‑median income. The firm currently has 2,600 units across 36 projects in development, representing roughly 10% of all housing permits issued in Los Angeles last year. HVN’s repeatable design, standardized floor plans, and blended public‑private financing enable rapid, predictable delivery of workforce housing.
Affordable Housing Slated for 1756 N. Serrano Ave. In Los Feliz
A single‑family home at 1756 N. Serrano Avenue in Los Feliz will be replaced by a six‑story, fully affordable housing complex. The development will contain 40 studio and one‑bedroom units and will not include on‑site parking, emphasizing transit‑oriented design near the...
CDC Approves $5 Million in TIF for Morgan Park Commons
The Chicago Development Commission approved a $5 million Tax Increment Financing (TIF) award and a land sale for Phase 1 of Morgan Park Commons, a mixed‑use redevelopment on a 12‑acre former Jewel‑Osco site. The first phase will feature two five‑story buildings with...
One Delisle Approaches Final Height Near Yonge and St Clair
One Delisle, a 44‑storey condominium tower developed by Slate Asset Management, has reached its final height of roughly 155 metres, marking a key construction milestone near Yonge and St. Clair. Designed by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects with WZMH Architects as record architect, the...
Soaring Above the 17-Acre One Beverly Hills Site
Developers Cain and Eldridge Industries are building One Beverly Hills, a $10 billion mixed‑use complex on a 17.5‑acre site adjacent to the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria. The plan includes two towers—28 and 31 stories—the tallest in the city, featuring a...
Analysis: Where Atlanta Ranks in Home-Price Growth over Past Decade
A new study of 691 U.S. cities shows Atlanta’s median home price jumped $155,401, a 67.5% rise between 2016 and 2026. The city lands at 493th overall and 38th among 54 large metros for price growth, placing it in the...
96 Apartments + Retail Proposed at 8871 W. Venice Blvd.
A mixed‑use development is proposed at 8871‑8879 W. Venice Blvd, directly across from Apple’s new campus on the L.A.–Culver City border. The plan calls for a seven‑story building with 96 studio and one‑bedroom apartments, about 3,500 sq ft of ground‑floor retail, and parking...
Near Underground Atlanta, Fresh Visuals, Timeline for Housing Emerge
Invest Atlanta’s Five Peachtree Senior project will add 65 rent‑capped senior apartments to the Five Points district near Underground Atlanta, with construction slated for 2025 and completion in 2027. The $32.5 million development is backed by $2 million in Eastside Tax Allocation...
Controversial Amsterdam Walk Redevelopment Shows Signs of Life
Developer Portman Holdings has submitted a Special Administrative Permit to launch the first phase of the Amsterdam Walk redevelopment near Atlanta’s Beltline. The initial phase will deliver 666 multifamily units and roughly 96,452 sq ft of commercial space on the 11‑acre site....
Cypress Equity Investments Gets $170M Loan for Two Santa Monica Projects
Cypress Equity Investments secured a $170 million construction loan to build two eight‑story mixed‑use towers in Santa Monica. The 2025 Wilshire project will deliver 150 apartments above 8,600 sq ft of ground‑floor retail and a 205‑car underground garage, while 2501 Wilshire will add...
Metro Partners with Developer on Plans for Housing at G Line's Balboa Station
Los Angeles Metro has selected non‑profit developer LA Family Housing to transform the park‑and‑ride lot at the G Line’s Lake Balboa Station into a mixed‑use, transit‑oriented project. The two‑phase plan will deliver 321 affordable rental units—164 in a seven‑story building...
How a Full Atlanta Neighborhood Was Just Built in Five Days
Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, erected 24 affordable homes in just five days on an 8‑acre site in Sylvan Hills. The rapid build, driven by nearly 1,000 volunteers, marks the nonprofit’s...
Images: Block Leveled for Bigger Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta Botanical Garden has begun demolition to expand its campus by 8 acres, a 25% increase in size. The project will connect the garden directly to the Beltline’s Northeast Trail via a new programmable Plaza, visitor center, and several themed...
Scenes From the D Line Extension's Opening Day
Metro opened the first phase of the D Line’s westside extension, adding three new underground stations from Wilshire/Western to Wilshire/La Cienega. The 3.9‑mile segment includes stops at Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega, each with plazas, elevators and escalators. The...
New Look for Big Affordable Housing Complex at 2155 E. Colorado Blvd. In Pasadena
Meta Housing Corp. has unveiled a redesigned plan for Colorado Grand Oaks, a six‑story affordable housing complex at 2155 E. Colorado Blvd in Pasadena. The project will deliver 214 residential units—primarily low‑, very‑, and extremely‑income households—with a mix of one‑,...
Completion Nears for Mixed-Use Building at 3557 S. Motor Ave. In Palms
Wiseman Residential is nearing completion of Motor Tides, a seven‑story mixed‑use building at 3557 S. Motor Avenue in Palms, Los Angeles. The development will contain 104 apartments plus three accessory dwelling units, totaling 107 units, with ground‑floor parking and commercial...
Zoning Committee Approves Development at 1338 W. Lake
The Chicago Committee on Zoning approved CEDARst Companies' 32‑story mixed‑use tower at 1338 W. Lake, a 364‑ft development slated to break ground in Q4 2026 and finish in Q3 2028. The project will replace two vacant buildings with 321 residential units—including 65 affordable...
Affordable Housing Build Delivers Near Dead Mall Property
Dominium is opening Shannon Reserve, a 166‑unit affordable housing infill on a former parking lot adjacent to the shuttered Union Station mall in Union City, Georgia. The development features a five‑story building and two four‑unit cottages, with rents tied to...
Zoning Committee Approves Mixed-Use Development at 215 N. Racine
The Chicago Committee on Zoning approved Domus Real Estate Group’s mixed‑use project at 215 N. Racine. The 30‑story tower will contain 347 residential units—including 70 affordable units—1,128 sq ft of retail, 88 car spaces and 350 bike spaces. The $160 million development seeks a rezoning...
Townhomes Pitched for 1467 W. Ridge Way in Echo Park
Streetlamp Partners has applied to build ten three‑story, two‑bedroom townhomes on a 15,000‑sq‑ft lot at 1467 W. Ridge Way in Echo Park, retaining one existing single‑family home. The development, designed by BuildCasa, seeks approvals including a streamlined process under SB 684....
Approved Data Center Plans Have Neighbors on High Alert
Atlanta’s planning department approved a 400,000‑square‑foot data center at 1611 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard in Blandtown just weeks before the city council enacted a ban on new data centers within the Beltline Overlay District. The project, submitted by New York‑based developer...
Burbank Adopts Plan for New Library and Civic Center Plaza
The City of Burbank approved an environmental report to replace several aging municipal structures with a new civic hub. The plan includes a four‑story, 119,000‑square‑foot central library and city office building, a 310‑car parking garage, and a 42,430‑square‑foot public plaza....
Developer Secures $15M Loan for Affordable Housing at 706 W. 85th St.
Logos Faith Development has secured a $15 million construction loan from Sunflower Bank to build the first phase of an affordable‑housing complex on land owned by St. Rest Friendship Church in South Los Angeles. The four‑story building will contain 62 one‑...
Mixed-Use Building on the Rose at 601 S. Manhattan Pl. In Koreatown
Wood framing has reached its peak for a new six‑story mixed‑use project at 601 S. Manhattan Place in Koreatown. The development will contain 51 one‑ and two‑bedroom apartments above 3,300 sq ft of ground‑floor commercial space and a 31‑car parking lot. Leveraging Transit‑Oriented...
Western Works Industrial Development Breaks Ground
Brookfield Properties broke ground on Western Works, a $100 million, four‑building industrial campus on Chicago’s South Side. The 28‑acre site will deliver roughly 569,000 sq ft of manufacturing and logistics space, featuring 87 dock doors and 635 parking stalls. A Cook County Class 6(b)...
17 Photos: How U.S. Soccer's New $250M Atlanta HQ Turned Out
Arthur M. Blank’s $250 million U.S. Soccer National Training Center opened near Atlanta, consolidating all 27 national teams, coaches and staff in a single, state‑of‑the‑art campus. The project, $50 million over budget, was funded in part by a $50 million personal contribution from...
Here's a Closer Look at Plans for UCLA Research Park
UCLA is converting the shuttered Westside Pavilion mall into the UCLA Research Park, a roughly 800,000‑square‑foot campus spread across two Pico Boulevard wings. The mixed‑use facility will house 271,000 sq ft of wet and dry laboratories, 214,000 sq ft of office space, extensive meeting...
61 Townhomes Approved at 12722 Woods Ave. In Norwalk
The Norwalk Planning Commission approved Hamilton Land Development's plan to replace an existing church and school with 61 three‑story townhome condominiums at 12722 Woods Avenue. Designed by KTGY, the contemporary stucco‑finished homes will offer two‑, three‑ and four‑bedroom layouts, each...
Construction Begins for 87 Apartments at 12124 Pacfic Ave. In Mar Vista
Construction has begun on a six‑story, 87‑unit multifamily building at 12124 W. Pacific Avenue in Mar Vista. Developed by Robert Green’s Frame LA, the project will offer one‑ and three‑bedroom apartments with underground parking for 124 vehicles. In return for...
Original Atlanta Department Store’s Rebirth as Apartments Has Arrived
Historic 85 Peachtree Street, Atlanta’s original department store, is being transformed into 26 loft‑style apartments after a $25 million renovation. The building, bought for $3.3 million in foreclosure, will open this summer with studios to two‑bedroom units ranging from 650 to 1,100 sq ft....
Decatur Project 'REV3 at East Hollywood' Now Full Speed Ahead
Trilogy Investment Company has closed a construction loan with Genesis Capital to launch REV3 at East Hollywood, a 45‑unit build‑to‑rent townhome project in unincorporated Decatur, Georgia. The three‑level, 1,236‑sq‑ft units will feature smart‑home technology, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and on‑site...
State Kickstarts Plans to Transform 100-Acre Aqueduct Racetrack Site in Queens
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has launched the planning phase to redevelop the 100‑acre Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens. Empire State Development will hold a series of community workshops this month, inviting residents to shape a mix of housing, parks and...
Plans Clearer for Atlanta's World Cup Fan Fest, Starting Next Month
Atlanta will transform Centennial Olympic Park into the FIFA Fan Festival™ for the 2026 World Cup, running from June 12 to July 15. General admission is free but requires advance reservation, while paid tiers range from $45 for a private...
Q&A: Jamestown Exec Talks Alpharetta NHL, Mall Rebirth, MARTA, More
Jamestown, the developer behind Atlanta landmarks such as Ponce City Market, has submitted a zoning application to transform the struggling North Point Mall in Alpharetta into a mixed‑use, sports‑anchored district aimed at attracting an NHL franchise. The proposal leverages the...
Florida’s Live Local Act Enters New Phase With 2026 Amendments, Expanding State Control Over Workforce Housing Projects
Florida lawmakers advanced House Bill 1389, the latest amendment to the Live Local Act, which will take effect on July 1, 2026 if signed by the governor. The bill expands state preemption over land‑use decisions, now covering publicly owned and...
Costco-Anchored Apartment Complex Under Construction at 5035 W. Coliseum Street
Construction has begun on a six‑story, 800‑unit mixed‑use project at 5035 W. Coliseum Street in South Los Angeles. The development will house a full‑size Costco on the ground floor and feature five levels of underground parking. City approvals require 184 low‑income units and...
Mixed-Use Project Debuts at 1069 W. Exposition Blvd.
Mosaic Investment Partners completed Tessera, a seven‑story mixed‑use building at 1069 W. Exposition Blvd in Exposition Park. The development houses 53 furnished apartments—studio through four‑bedroom units—accommodating up to 250 residents, and includes six extremely low‑income affordable units. Ground‑floor commercial space and...
Multifamily Residential Complex Unwrapped at 500 S. Oxford Ave. In Koreatown
A seven‑story, 89‑unit multifamily building at 500 S. Oxford Avenue in Koreatown is shedding its construction wrap after nearly five years. The development includes a two‑level, 201‑car underground garage, an open‑air atrium, and a podium‑top pool deck. It is being...
Landmark and Class L Approved for Chicago Daily News Building
The Chicago Commission on Landmarks has issued a preliminary landmark recommendation for the 1929 Art Deco Chicago Daily News Building and approved a Class L tax incentive. Owned by Bluestar Properties, the 26‑story tower will undergo a $69.7 million rehabilitation that...
Images: Paused Buckhead Development Heads Back to Drawing Board
A .92‑acre site at 2878 Piedmont Road in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood was listed for $5.5 million as a high‑density, premium‑pricing opportunity. Earlier this year Cablik Enterprises began site work for 12 upscale townhomes slated to sell around $1.5 million each, with delivery...
Fresh Images, Details Revealed for Atlanta's Tallest Building in 30 Years
Rockefeller Group unveiled detailed renderings and a website for 1072 West Peachtree, a 60‑story mixed‑use tower that will become Atlanta’s tallest building since the early 1990s. The LEED Silver‑certified tower’s office component spans eight contiguous floors (levels 11‑18) with roughly...
Dense Housing Node Starts Delivering in Heart of Gwinnett County
Parkland Residential has opened its newest build‑to‑rent community, Sugarloaf Crest, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The 67‑unit townhome project sits on 5.2 acres near Sugarloaf Parkway and offers 1,600‑1,950 sq ft units with two‑ or three‑bedroom layouts. Residents will enjoy walkable access to two...
Warehouse Remake Ladybird Westside Approaches Grand Opening
LadyBird Westside, the second location of the popular Old Fourth Ward eatery, is set to open before June 14 in a repurposed warehouse within Atlanta's Star Metals District. The venue will occupy a full acre of the 3.3‑acre development, offering...
Greenery Takes Shape at the Sixth Street Viaduct Park
The Sixth Street Viaduct PARC, a $82 million, 12‑acre park beneath the newly rebuilt Sixth Street Viaduct, is now sprouting grass and clearing for its first amenities. Spanning the Los Angeles River, the park links the Arts District on the west bank...
Affordable Housing Slated for 4061 S. Main St. In Historic South-Central
An early‑20th‑century two‑story building at 4061 S. Main St. in Historic South‑Central is slated for demolition to make way for a new seven‑story affordable housing complex. The development will deliver 83 studio, one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom units, with 31 parking...
Images: Modern Makeover of Old Fourth Ward Corner in Full Swing
Construction has begun on three standalone homes at the former vacant corner of Fortune Street and Ralph McGill Boulevard in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward. Each four‑story residence will offer about 2,700 sq ft of heated space, four bedrooms, a study, and rooftop decks...
Nine Townhomes Proposed at 1949 17th St. In Santa Monica
A vacant lot north of Santa Monica College is slated for redevelopment into nine townhomes ranging from 1,028 to 1,461 square feet. The project, designed by Lopez Architects, will feature three‑story, two‑ and three‑bedroom units and proposes no on‑site parking....
Demo Permit Issued to Make Way for Project at 3600 N. Southport
A demolition permit has been issued for the site at 3600 N. Southport in Chicago, clearing the way for Derrig Management's planned four‑story residential building. The new structure will contain 10 apartments and five parking spaces, with no retail component....
How Boulevard Heights Project Aimed at First-Time Buyers Is Selling
The Heights on Boulevard, a 1160 Boulevard infill development in Atlanta’s southside, wrapped construction in March and has already sold or contracted 40% of its 18 townhomes. Priced between $339,900 and $359,900, the one‑bedroom, 1,056‑sq‑ft units open onto the newly completed...
Beltline-Adjacent Warehouse Remake Scores Wave of New Leases
Westside Paper, a 70‑year‑old warehouse turned adaptive‑reuse campus in Atlanta’s Howell Station, has reached 80% occupancy. Over the past 20 months the development added 180,000 square feet of leased space, including a recent 70,000‑square‑foot wave of new agreements. New tenants...