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urban design
Graphic depicting two houses on the same property. One house sits closer to the street, while the other sits behind the first house at the back of the property.
19
Jan

Senate Bill SB9 – What does it mean for your single-family neighborhood?

January 19, 2022ByIn, ,
UPDATE: Since writing and posting this blog back in January 2022, Los Angeles City Planning has created an info page and implementation memo. Check it out! —– There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the recent Senate Bill 9 (SB9) that just went into effect earlier this month. It is California’s most recent attempt to...
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Cartoon showing the amenities provided in buildings and in outdoor spaces. The buildings has icons for a bed, WiFi, a briefcase, and a medical symbol associated with it, while the outdoor space has a leaf, a kite, and a bike associated with it.
30
Jan

Smart Development: How does that work?

January 30, 2019ByIn, ,
In our previous blog, we commented on the need for smart growth and development. How does that work? Good question. In looking for answers, we decided it was necessary to review other major metro area strategies. We’ve picked a few that were particularly interesting, or those that had good potential for implementation in Southern California....
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Rendering of multiple modern units from the street. Shows unit entrances, driveways, front yards, and the sidewalk.
06
Dec

Yes In My City: 5 Reasons We Support Increased Density in Los Angeles

December 6, 2018ByIn, , , ,
  In our travels around Los Angeles presenting projects to various community groups, we face a lot of fearful residents concerned about increased density in the city. Everyone wants more affordable housing, but no one seems to want more housing. And as long as people keep moving to Los Angeles, we need more housing. After...
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