by Steven Sharp | Urbanize LA
Cogir of South Bay, built by the Ryan Companies on a site at 21507 Hawthorne Boulevard, consists of a four-story structure featuring 158 senior apartment. The residential units come in a mix of studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, ranging from 820 to 1,256 square feet in size, and sit atop basement parking.
by Holly Dutton | Propmodo
Greystar has been in business for more than thirty years, growing to become a juggernaut in the multifamily industry and a company that is frequently ranked as the number one apartment owner in the country. In recent years, Greystar has expanded into other sectors, like student housing, logistics, and life sciences, but it still has a big focus on its bread and butter: traditional apartment buildings. And one of its multifamily projects nearing completion in California is its largest one yet.
by Steven Sharp | Urbanize LA
A September 19th ceremony in Inglewood showcased the debut of the Shops at Hollywood Park, the retail core of the nearly 300-acre development centered on SoFi Stadium. The first phase of the retail project, which sits near the intersection of Prairie Avenue and Century Boulevard, includes space for 390,000 square feet of shops and restaurants. Announced tenants include the Cinépolis theater chain, Iconix Fitness, experiential venue Cosm, JD Sports, and Residency Arts Gallery.
By Dees Stribling | Multi-Housing News
Shea Properties has completed The Square Cypress, a mixed-use development on more than 13.3 acres in Cypress, California, which is in suburban Orange County. The project includes 251-units in a multifamily component called Acadia Apartments, which is a Shea brand.
by Maria Maruta | Multi-Housing News
MBK Rental Living, in joint venture with Haseko Corp., has completed Zia Apartments, a 315-unit luxury community in Anaheim, Calif. The development benefited from an $82.9 million construction loan originated by JP Morgan Chase in 2022, according to Yardi Matrix. Greystar is the property manager.
by Jonathan Lloyd & Michelle Valles | NBC4 Los Angeles
Ground was broken Wednesday in a South Los Angeles neighborhood for a Costco store that will offer bulk buying and something new for the warehouse chain. The 5035 Coliseum mixed-use project in Baldwin Hills includes 800 apartment units above the Costco warehouse at Coliseum Street and La Brea Avenue,. More than 180 of those units on the 5-acre site will be for low-income households. The remainder will be offered as unsubsidized, affordable, and workforce housing.
by Steven Sharp | Urbanize LA
Alexan Marmont, located on a 6.77-acre site at 1625 N. Magnolia Avenue, is a five-story complex that features 436 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, ranging between 491 and 1,545 square feet in size Parking for residents is located in an eight-level, 798-car garage at the center of the property
by Luke Garrott | Building Salt Lake
The Salt Lake City Planning Commission approved a two-building project just east of the Central 9th district at its meeting last night despite commissioners’ concerns about the buildings’ design. The Boyer Company had asked for nine exceptions to D-2 zoning requirements that required both a planned development and a design review process for both buildings. Of the adjustment requests, planning commissioners were most concerned with Boyer’s failure to meet ground-floor active use requirements and provide relief for the long facade length of the north building.
by Building Design + Construction
Gensler, HKS, Perkins&Will, Corgan, and Populous top Building Design+Construction's ranking of the nation's largest architecture firms for nonresidential building and multifamily housing work, as reported in BD+C's 2024 Giants 400 Report.
by Donna Kimura | MFE Awards
A half-built nine-story structure stood as an eyesore for more than a decade in Garden Grove, California. Known as the “rusty skeleton,” it was intended to be condominiums, but the project was abandoned in 2011 before it could be completed.
by Vincent Salandro | MFE Awards
Located near the heart of North Hollywood, Alexan NoHo West is a mixed-use development that blends residential, commercial, and recreational space over 25 acres. Built on the site of a former shopping center once anchored by a Macy’s, the project features two residential buildings and a two-story exterior mall that redefines modern urban living.
by Sydney Kerl | Orange County Business Journal
AO is pleased to announce the return of Lara McKissick as Chief Financial Officer. With nearly 20 years of expertise in the architecture and engineering industry, McKissick brings a wealth of experience in managing finance, accounting, and administrative teams. In her role as CFO, McKissick will collaborate closely with AO’s partner group, overseeing financial strategy, risk management, budgeting, and financial reporting. Her leadership will be instrumental in continuing AO’s legacy of 50 years of financial success and resilience.
by Travel and Tour World
The Crystals at Sky Harbor food court, a newly unveiled culinary hub at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, offers travelers a unique blend of local and national dining experiences. Spanning an impressive 7,500 square feet, this food court has been meticulously designed by AO, a full-service architecture firm. Drawing inspiration from the natural crystal formations and geodes of the Sonoran Desert, the space features organic and calming elements, with natural wood finishings and geometric shapes that reflect Arizona’s rugged mountain landscapes.
by Yuika Yoshia | Orange County Business Journal
An Orange County Firm is getting closer to constructing what may become the tallest building in the U.S. Newport Beach developer Scot Matteson has enlisted the help of Orange County's biggest architectural firm, Orange-Based AO, for the $1.6 billion project called Legends Tower in Oklahoma City.
by Andrew Nelson | YIMBY SF
The Concord Planning Commission is scheduled to review plans for over two hundred apartments at 2400 Salvio Street in the downtown core of Concord in Contra Costa County. The proposal would replace a vacant parcel next to BART tracks and two blocks from Todos Santos Plaza. Washington State-based Marginal Properties Concord LLC is responsible for the application.
by YIMBY SF
Master plans for a mixed-use residential project have been approved for development at 0 Seely Avenue, along Coyote Creek in North San Jose, Santa Clara County. The project will replace the current farmland and orchards with over a thousand apartments and retail space. Hanover Company, Pacific Companies, and SummerHill Homes are jointly responsible for the development.
by New Santa Ana
Leading OC architecture firm, AO, completed a redesign at Hotel Zessa – a Hilton hotel located near John Wayne Airport, at 201 E MacArthur Blvd., in Santa Ana. The redesign infuses vibrancy and zest to the 192K square foot DoubleTree hotel, emulating the brand spirit and Orange County’s ambiance. AO’s work can be found throughout the seven-story hotel as the rebrand was completed in guest rooms, lobby, fitness center, and other shared spaces.
by RC Alley, Managing Partner, AO
As the year progresses, the challenges confronting California’s real estate landscape persist, casting a shadow on the prospect of accessible and affordable housing. At AO, we view these challenges not as insurmountable obstacles, but as opportunities for purposeful innovation — a commitment to developing practical multifamily solutions to pressing issues faced by our developer clients, cities, and the communities which we serve.
by Steven Sharp | Urbanize LA
With its 2025 completion date now on the horizon, Greystar has announced that leasing is underway for its largest development ever: the Row at Red Hill, a sprawling mixed-use development on the border between Santa Ana and Tustin. Located on 14.5 acres of land at 2300 S. Red Hill Avenue in Santa Ana, the project will include 1,100 rental apartments, as well as 40,000 square feet of commercial space and four separate parking structures.
by Steven Sharp | Urbanize LA
USA Properties Fund. and Safehold, Inc. have commenced construction on a senior affordable housing complex in the City of Orange. The Orion, planned at 1800 E. La Veta Avenue, will consist of 166 apartments catering to low-income renters aged 55 and up - including eight permanent supportive housing units. The site is located near shopping centers, medical offices, regional parks, and in proximity to Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Disneyland, according to a news release.