I read with interest the SMa.r.t. column, "Making affordable housing ... affordable." (April 26). Adaptive reuse as housing is an excellent tool to preserve existing, vacant office
Santa Monica Airbnb hosts, there's good news and bad news.
City Council will consider an ordinance on Tuesday that would allow certain short-term rentals but crack down on
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I am intrigued by the struggle to establish the planning document, the LUCE, and squabbles over density, height, and Activity Centers. The rationale being that lots of people want
Santa Monica residents are being squeezed by two related realities: 1) increasing property values affordable only to a small minority, and 2) a lack of low-cost housing caused by the
On Tuesday, City Council will consider the historical value of a few Mid-Century Modern-style buildings that were slated for demolition by a condominium developer.
When a 21-unit development, on 21st
In January, 1115 Georgina Ave., a house constructed in the Mediterranean Revival style in 1932 got a new roof, a new door (the French doors were replaced), and new siding.
As the Council debated our proposed zoning update last week, it was evident that many on both sides of Santa Monica's housing debate believe in social justice.
It
CITY HALL — City Council will consider regulating short-term rentals, like those offered by companies like Airbnb and VRBO.
Near midnight on Wednesday, as council discussed the updated Zoning Ordinance, Mayor
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I am very happy to be a part of a community in which not only does the city provide amazing resources that are not available in other places, but
The Rent Control Board wants landlords to prove they're doing everything they can to save water before allowing any penalties to be passed along to tenants.When City
