Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Opens at Vermont/Santa Monica Station
The Santa Monica & Vermont Apartments, a six‑story mixed‑use development adjacent to the B Line’s Vermont/Santa Monica Station, opened with 187 affordable studio, one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom units. The project includes 20,000 sq ft of ground‑floor commercial space, a health center, and a mobility hub with new transit shelters. Rents are set for households earning 30%‑50% of the area median income. Designed by Koning Eizenberg, the building joins a growing cluster of mixed‑use projects around the station.
12-Story Affordable Housing Development Prposed at 315 N. Vermont Ave.
Holos Communities has applied to the Los Angeles Department of City Planning to replace a vacant commercial building at 315 N. Vermont Avenue, on the Koreatown/East Hollywood border, with a 12‑story, 113‑unit affordable housing project called Goody Square. The development...
New Apartment Complex Unwrapped at 2450 S. Barrington Ave. In Sawtelle
Developer Rick Dreyfuss unveiled a six‑story, 50‑unit multifamily project at 2450 S. Barrington Ave in Sawtelle. The building includes 40 standard one‑, two‑, and three‑bedroom apartments plus ten accessory dwelling units created from former recreation rooms, and provides parking for 61 cars....
City: Westside Complete Street Project Is Literally Saving Lives
Atlanta’s three‑mile Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Complete Street, finished in June 2022, has recorded zero fatal crashes in its first four years. The redesign cut overall roadway crashes by 23 % and reduced pedestrian‑related incidents by 56 %. Travel times during...
Second Phase of $1.5B Metropica Development Begins Construction in Sunrise, FL
Construction has begun on Metropica’s second phase in Sunrise, Florida, a $1.5 billion mixed‑use project spanning 65 acres. The expansion adds 2,583 residential units, 650,000 sq ft of office space, 485,000 sq ft of commercial space, and 480 hotel rooms. Initial work focuses on 900...
Images: At Historic East Atlanta Village Corner, Retail Revival Underway
Pellerin Real Estate has completed demolition of the former Truist Bank at 514 Flat Shoals Avenue, a historic corner building in East Atlanta Village, and is preparing to lease the 12,000‑square‑foot space as multiple retail suites. The structure, built between...
Analysis: Atlanta Cracks Top 10 Among Affordable Cities for Housing
A new study by real‑estate data firm Clever places the Atlanta metro area at No. 9 among U.S. cities for housing affordability, based on a price‑to‑income ratio of 4.03. Median home prices in Atlanta have climbed to $372,000 while median household...
L.A. World Trade Center to Be Converted to 512 Apartments
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass highlighted the conversion of the downtown World Trade Center into 512 deed‑restricted affordable apartments. Jamison Services, the owner of the 400,000‑sq‑ft office block, is repurposing the interior under the city’s adaptive‑reuse ordinance. The policy, originally...
Affordable Housing Slated for 11606 Firestone Blvd. In Norwalk
Abbey Road has submitted a proposal to the Norwalk Planning Commission for a four‑story affordable‑housing complex at 11606 Firestone Boulevard. The development would contain 90 one‑, two‑, and three‑bedroom units targeted at low‑ and extremely low‑income households, with underground parking...
Mixed-Use Development Pitched for 601 S. Ocean Front Walk in Venice
A surface parking lot at 601 S. Ocean Front Walk in Venice is slated for redevelopment into a four‑story mixed‑use building. The project will deliver 30 studio and two‑bedroom apartments, 9,000 sq ft of ground‑floor commercial space, and parking for 46 vehicles....
Images: Trail-Connected Alpharetta Project Targets Sell Out
Mayfair on Main, a 24‑home infill development in Alpharetta, is about 70% sold with pre‑sales underway for the final eight units. Prices start at $1.29 million for a 2,800‑sq‑ft townhome and climb to $2.3 million for larger homes. The project’s appeal is...
Final Phase of Englewood South Project Moves Forward Off Beltline
Atlanta Housing has issued a Request for Proposals to build the final phase of the 30‑acre Englewood South mixed‑use project in Chosewood Park. The plan calls for roughly 500 new housing units—including over 400 mixed‑income apartments and 80 senior‑age‑restricted units—plus...
Construction Underway for Affordable Housing at 570 Eldert Lane in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn
Thorobird Companies and Slate Property Group have broken ground on a $160 million affordable‑housing project at 570 Eldert Lane in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. The 196,000‑square‑foot development will deliver 213 units ranging from studios to four‑bedrooms, plus 10,000 sq ft of community space operated...
Work Begins for 83-Acre Development at Former Westminster Mall
Work has begun on Bolsa Pacific, an 83‑acre mixed‑use project set to replace the former Westminster Mall in Orange County. The development will deliver 2,250 residential units—including for‑sale, market‑rate and affordable homes—alongside roughly 220,000 square feet of retail space, a...
Affordable Housing Pitched for Property at 2101 W. 8th Street in Westlake
A surface parking lot at 2101 W. 8th Street in Westlake will be replaced by a seven‑story, fully affordable housing project. The development will contain 114 one‑bedroom units, a single market‑rate manager’s unit, and roughly 5,172 sq ft of ground‑floor retail with six parking spaces....
Expansion Planned for Assisted Living Facility at 2820 Sycamore Ave. In Glendale
Episcopal Communities & Services plans to expand its Twelve Oaks assisted‑living campus at 2820 Sycamore Avenue in Glendale. The developer will demolish 12 existing structures that house 60 residents and replace them with a three‑story, 92,240‑square‑foot building offering 104 senior beds....
Retail Shakeup in Store for Candler Park’s Charming Old Retail Strip
The historic retail strip on McLendon Avenue in Atlanta’s Candler Park is experiencing a revival after longtime anchors like Flying Biscuit Café and Dr. Bombay’s closed. Writing studio Lostintheletters has opened a bookstore‑creative space in the former Flying Biscuit spot,...
On Newest Atlanta Beltline Section, Big Development Ideas Sought
Beulah Heights University, one of the Southeast’s oldest Bible colleges, is marketing its 4.3‑acre campus and adjacent parcels along the newly opened Southeast Trail of the Atlanta Beltline. The property offers 400 feet of Beltline frontage in Ormewood Park, a submarket that...
Construction Complete for LAX's Midfield Satellite Concourse South Expansion
Construction of Los Angeles International Airport’s Midfield Satellite Concourse South is now complete, marking the culmination of a roughly $421 million, 150,000‑square‑foot expansion. The L‑shaped facility adds eight narrow‑body gates and was built using off‑site modular segments transported 1.75 miles to the...
Downtown Women's Center Project Rises at 501 E. 5th Street
Wood framing has begun rising above the concrete podium of Rosa’s Place, a new supportive housing project at 501 E. 5th Street in downtown Los Angeles. The seven‑story building, designed by KFA Architecture and Gensler, will contain 97 permanent supportive...
Affordable Housing Proposed at 1252 W. 38th St. In Exposition Park
A five‑story, 76‑unit affordable housing project has been proposed at 1252‑1258 W. 38th St. in Exposition Park, just south of the Metro E Line. The development will offer studio and one‑bedroom units for low‑ and moderate‑income renters, with no on‑site parking. The applicant, Albert B. Bitong,...
O’Hare Concourse D Celebrates Start of Vertical Construction
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Aviation marked the start of vertical construction on O’Hare’s new Concourse D, a $1.45 billion expansion designed by SOM, Ross Barney, JGMA and Arup. The 590,000‑sq‑ft facility will house 19 narrow‑body gates that...
CNN Center as Apartments; Blight Fight; Midtown 'Green House' Sells
CP Group is eyeing a mixed‑use overhaul of the former CNN Center, envisioning apartments, a hotel and affordable housing, while the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority is evaluating a $200 million purchase with CP Group potentially contributing $200‑$300 million for renovations. The...
Mixed-Use Overhaul Pitched for Neighboring Gwinnett Office Parks
Developers Crooked Creek Development Partners have filed a Development of Regional Impact to convert two adjacent Norcross office parks—Jefferson Plaza and The Station—into a mixed‑use community spanning 18.65 acres. The plan calls for 320 luxury apartments, 30 for‑sale townhomes, 126,000 sq ft...
Images: Ponce City Market Reveals New Rooftop Golf Course for Spring
Ponce City Market’s rooftop venue, The Roof, has relaunched its 18‑hole mini‑golf course, rebuilt by renowned architect Bobby Cupp. The redesign adds dynamic contours and a modern aesthetic, while the venue also reintroduces the SK8 roller rink and a new...
Developer Revises Plan for 34-Story High-Rise at 8300 Wilshire Blvd. In Beverly Hills
Millennium Partners has revised its entitlement strategy for a 34‑story tower at 8300 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. The new plan trims the total residential count from 249 to 211 units while preserving a 473‑car garage and the ground‑floor restaurant...
Townhomes in the Works at 18838 W. Lanark St. In Reseda
Los Angeles city planners have approved a new infill development at 18838 W. Lanark Street in Reseda, replacing a 1950s single‑family home with a cluster of modern townhomes. The front lot will be split into nine parcels, each featuring a...
Images: Johns Creek's Sweet Downtown Trail System, Boardwalk Arrives
Johns Creek unveiled a nearly one‑mile elevated multi‑use trail that weaves through woods, follows a creek and connects to the new Boardwalk at Town Center, a centerpiece of the city’s 20‑acre downtown plan. The trail links the Medlock Bridge Pedestrian...
Cove of New Westside Homes Nears Finish, Priced From Mid-$200Ks
The Trust at Grove Park, a 14‑unit townhome development in Atlanta’s Westside, is slated for delivery in June‑July. Priced from roughly $250,000, the three‑story homes are sized between 1,180 and 1,250 square feet and feature two bedrooms and two full...
GWLRA Unveils Refreshed Lobby at Berczy Square
GWL Realty Advisors completed a two‑year renovation of Berczy Square’s lobby at 33 Yonge, turning the atrium into a destination with nature‑inspired design and a 90‑foot LED screen displaying digital art. The overhaul, led by DIALOG, used 100% Canadian materials and...
MacArthur Park Stormwater Project Poised to Break Ground Later This Year
Los Angeles will break ground later this year on a $40 million stormwater capture and water‑feature project at MacArthur Park, funded by voter‑approved Measure W. Designed by Studio‑MLA, the 22‑month construction will add a cascading fountain, shaded seating, walking paths and a...
Affordable Housing Proposed at 3521 W. Washington Blvd. In Arlington Heights
A former auto‑repair shop at 3521 W. Washington Blvd. in Arlington Heights will be replaced by Washington Gardens, a seven‑story mixed‑use development. The project, led by 3521 MSB Capital, LLC and designed by KFA Architecture, will deliver 146 one‑bedroom apartments reserved for...
24 Apartments Approved at 6735 Sylmar Ave. In Van Nuys
The Los Angeles City Planning Commission approved a four‑story, 24‑unit apartment project at 6735 Sylmar Avenue in Van Nuys. Developer Anahit Mashadyan will provide 42 parking spaces and a rooftop deck, with three units reserved for very low‑income affordable rent. The...
Sankofa Village Wellness Center Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
Mayor Brandon Johnson and local officials cut the ribbon on the new Sankofa Village Wellness Center in West Garfield Park. The three‑story, 60,000‑square‑foot hub will deliver primary medical, dental, behavioral, reproductive, substance‑abuse and HIV‑prevention services to roughly 6,000 patients each...
Interactive Map Shows Home-Value Disparity Across ATL Neighborhoods
An interactive Atlanta Neighborhood Appreciation Map, built with Zillow Home Value Index data and Anthropic’s Claude AI, visualizes how more than 200 intown neighborhoods have performed over the past three to five years. The tool reveals a stark K‑shaped market:...
Spotlight: Could This Be Atlanta's Coolest Midcentury Modern Home?
A 1965 mid‑century modern home in Atlanta’s Sherwood Forest, designed by noted architect Ted Levy, has re‑entered the market after a meticulous, gut‑level restoration. Listed at $3.25 million, the 3,744‑sq‑ft, four‑bedroom property is already under contract, marking a 140% price jump...
Beverly Hills Rescinds Denial of Builder's Remedy High-Rise at 140 S. Camden Drive
The Beverly Hills City Council voted on April 21 to rescind its earlier denial of an appeal for a 15‑story, 27‑unit residential tower at 140 S. Camden Drive, designed by CARA Architecture. The project features an automated underground garage for 44...
Affordable Housing Proposed at 2208 S. Union Ave. In University Park
A Christian church in University Park is partnering with developer LH Housing to replace existing single‑story structures at 2208 S. Union Avenue with a six‑story, brick‑veneer building. The project will deliver 155 one‑bedroom affordable apartments, include ground‑floor space for United University Church,...
Construction Begins for Supportive Housing at 828 W. Anaheim St. In Wilmington
Holos Communities and partner TPC Homes broke ground on Safe Harbor I, a four‑story supportive housing project at 828 W. Anaheim Street in Wilmington. The development will contain 50 two‑bedroom apartments, including a manager unit, and features a ground‑floor community room, staff...
Construction Is Complete on The Fulton
Construction has finished on The Fulton, an 11‑story, 535,000‑sq‑ft office tower at 217 N. Sangamon in Chicago’s Fulton Market. Developed by Fulton Street Companies and the Shanna Collective and designed by FitzGerald Associates and Morris Adjmi Architects, the building blends...
Centennial Yards Bags Iconic Hotel Brand for Downtown Mega-Build
Centennial Yards, the $5 billion downtown Atlanta redevelopment, announced that Virgin Hotels will anchor its 8‑acre Entertainment District with a 261‑room, 14‑story property. The hotel, topped out earlier this year, is slated to open in 2027, missing the 2026 FIFA World...
Images: The Scoop on Halidom Project’s Current Growth Spurt
Halidom, the mixed‑use development anchored by a South‑Beach‑style food hall in Atlanta's Woodland Hills, is entering its second phase with a two‑story, 18,000‑sq‑ft retail and light‑medical building. The project also adds an expanded free‑parking lot and positions the new structure...
New Cedars-Sinai Research Facility Rise at 8730 Alden Drive
Cedars‑Sinai is constructing a new 10‑story research tower at 8730 W. Alden Drive, slated after a January 2026 permit. The 300,000 sq ft high‑rise will house laboratories, a vivarium, conference spaces, a cafe, and office areas, featuring a contemporary glass façade designed by CO...
12-Story Supportive Housing Complex Rising at 554 S. San Pedro St. In DTLA
Construction is under way on a 12‑story supportive housing tower at 554 S. San Pedro Street in downtown Los Angeles. The building will contain 104 apartments, 103 of which are designated for very‑low‑income households, and will sit atop two parking spaces. Developed by...
Two More Mixed-Use Buildings Coming to Overland Ave. In Palms
Los Angeles developer Helio has submitted entitlement applications for two new eight‑story mixed‑use projects on Overland Avenue in the Palms neighborhood. The 3738 S. Overland site will house 141 studio and one‑bedroom units, include 1,500 sq ft of ground‑floor commercial space, and...
Affordable Housing Completed at 5407 S. Carlton Ave. In South L.A.
Abode Communities has completed The Carlton, a four‑story affordable housing complex at 5407 S. Western Avenue in South Los Angeles. The 51,000‑square‑foot building offers 60 studio, one‑ and two‑bedroom units for transitional‑age youth experiencing homelessness and low‑income families. Financing relied on...
Photos: Following Fire, How Howell Mill Road Complex Rebounded
Bell Partners is reopening Bell Collier Village, a 256‑unit apartment complex on Howell Mill Road, after a devastating July 2024 fire caused by an unauthorized rooftop party. The five‑story building has completed extensive restoration, replacing the illegal grill area with a safe...
Residential Development Proposed at 4447 N. Ashland
A zoning application has been filed for a four‑story, eight‑unit residential building at 4447 N. Ashland in Chicago. Designed by MC & Associates, the development includes two four‑bedroom duplexes, six three‑bedroom simplex units, eight underground parking spaces, and a shared rooftop deck. The developer,...
Study: ATL Emerges as National Leader for Office-to-Home Conversions
Metro Atlanta has surged to the eighth‑largest market in the United States for office‑to‑residential conversions, posting an 18% year‑over‑year increase. Ten projects currently in the pipeline will deliver roughly 2,642 new apartment units, largely by repurposing underused office parks rather...
Tweaked Blandtown Build Nears Top-Out Stage on Huff Road Corridor
Crescent Communities’ Novel Blandtown project has nearly topped out on a 3‑acre Huff Road site, featuring a seven‑story, 250‑unit multifamily tower with a concealed 322‑space parking deck. The planned 4,700‑sq‑ft retail building is on hold, replaced temporarily by an urban...