Design and Architecture
Small-lot homes, Santa Monica mobility
LA’s small lot ordinance was created to add density to residential neighborhoods and to expand home ownership. It's had a big impact, but a mixed one. And is Santa Monica about to kill e-scooters, or turn them into good citizens?
By Frances Anderton • • 28m ListenLA’s small lot ordinance was created to add density to residential neighborhoods and to expand home ownership. It's had a big impact, but a mixed one. And is Santa Monica about to kill e-scooters, or turn them into good citizens? Hear from the city’s mobility manager about choosing a roadworthy partner.
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2 storiesSmall-lot homes add density to LA neighborhoods
Ave 57 Art Walk Homes, a small-lot subdivision in Highland Park designed by Modative. Photo by Christine Bullard, courtesy of the Courtney+ Kurt Team @ Compass.
Read the story18 minSanta Monica seeks e-scooter partners
Update: On Thursday, August 30th the City of Santa Monica announced its selection of not two but four e-scooter companies to participate in the City’s Shared Mobility Pilot Program: Lime, Bird, Lyft and Jump (owned by Uber).
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