Wisevoter covers the construction industry in Los Angeles, from building permits and infrastructure project groundbreakings to labor conditions and the development activity that shapes the built environment across the entertainment capital of the world. Los Angeles County frames the reporting.
Anastasi Development Company seeks to build housing at 902 W. Washington Boulevard in University Park, Los Angeles.
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November 3, 2026
HVN Builds 53-Unit Affordable Complex in Hyde ParkA four-story affordable housing project is rising at 5749 S. Brynhurst Avenue, replacing two single-family homes.
October 29, 2026
California Jury Awards $67.7 Million in Silicosis CaseA jury finds Caesarstone liable for design defects following a fabricator's silicosis diagnosis.
October 28, 2026
SoLa Impact Installs Modular Units in Vermont SquareThe new five-story housing complex in Vermont Square will provide 188 income-restricted apartment units.
October 27, 2026
Construction Starts on East San Fernando Light RailSkanska and Stacy Witbeck break ground on a $2.43 billion transit line in Los Angeles.
October 27, 2026
Los Angeles Council Approves Studio City Housing ProjectThe city clears the way for a large-scale residential development at 12555 Ventura Boulevard.
October 26, 2026
Related California Completes Framing for Downtown LA ProjectThe 303-unit affordable and permanent supportive housing complex is located at 1405 S. Broadway.
October 26, 2026
Clark Construction Completes LACMA David Geffen GalleriesThe massive $674 million structure spans Wilshire Boulevard using a complex system of seismic isolators.
October 26, 2026
Los Angeles Completes LAX Roadway Utility ProjectThe $375.8 million infrastructure program modernized streets and utility lines around Los Angeles International Airport.
October 21, 2026
Metro Breaks Ground on Vermont Avenue BRT ProjectThe 12.4-mile transit corridor will feature 26 enhanced stations and connect to multiple bus and rail lines.
October 21, 2026
Construction Starts on 60-Unit Del Rey Apartment ProjectThe five-story affordable housing complex at 12461 W. Louise Avenue is designed by JZA Architecture.
Coverage takes in commercial and residential permit volumes, major infrastructure project milestones, construction labor supply and safety conditions, homebuilder housing start data and the contractor news that reflects where investment is concentrated. Reporting runs through Hollywood, Venice, Silver Lake and Echo Park, and the Los Angeles County and city agencies that issue permits, conduct inspections and oversee public infrastructure projects. Los Angeles's persistent housing shortage has elevated construction activity and permitting to a consistent public policy story, with housing starts and permit numbers tracked as indicators of progress on a regional challenge that has defined local governance for years. Infrastructure project timelines and construction labor negotiations generate the most sustained story arcs, since both involve multi-year processes with recurring public milestones.
