Blog

Los Angeles City Planning engages with community members on a variety of land use issues. In addition to hosting events and speaking at neighborhood council meetings, City Planning staff maintain a blog to share updates and insights on planning matters.

For additional information, contact: planning.media@lacity.org.

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LAX before and after rendering

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), like a number of larger and older airports in the country, was not originally designed for the pedestrian experience, whether the pedestrian is a visitor or one of the thousands of employees who keep people and goods moving. Today, pedestrians find it challenging simply to navigate around the airport.

Planning 101 workshop

Have you ever wondered how your local restaurant, a nearby apartment building, or a housing development got the green light?

The Department’s Planning 101 training provides a basic overview of how projects get the City’s approval.