Downtown Los Angeles is being transformed by zoning reforms, financing mechanisms, and adaptive reuse tools that are redefining what's possible in the urban core. City planners, state leaders, and stakeholders outlined a framework signaling a turning point ahead of the 2028 Olympics.
One year after the Eaton and Palisades fires, DoorDash's Local Business Disaster Relief Fund has provided $200,000 in flexible grants to approximately 20 Los Angeles businesses, including Spruzzo Restaurant and OLLO in Malibu and Pacific Palisades.
One year after fire altered Pacific Palisades, Jimmy Dunne's bocce league has become more than a game—it's a community anchor. With 36 teams and rebuilt courts, residents find connection and healing through this unexpected tradition.
One year after devastating wildfires swept through Malibu and surrounding areas, Palisades Village launched a light memorial that will shine nightly until January 31. The three beams symbolize reflection, gratitude, and hope for the affected communities.
After losing 20% of her real estate portfolio in the Pacific Palisades fire, developer Elaine Culotti is spearheading a movement for the community to secede from Los Angeles, citing the city's inadequate disaster response and structural failings.
