News & Announcements

Notice of Public Hearing Resolution No. 10651 (CCS): On Februrary 14th at 5:45 PM at the City Hall Council Chambers, a public hearing will be held on proposed vacation of a portion of public right-of-way on Olympic Place South and 1st Court and dedication of new right-of-way extension on 1st Court. More info...    

Slight Increase in Nonresidential Construction Spending Expected in 2012 with Substantial Growth Projected for 2013: Despite the lingering effects of an over-built housing market, the continued difficulty to obtain financing for real estate projects, budget shortfalls at state and municipal governments and the anxiety surrounding the prolonged European debt crisis, there are signs that the U.S. design and construction industry will be improving. Read more...

Top Honors for Beach Public Restroom Facilities Replacement Project: Every year, the APWA SoCal Chapter recognizes and awards deserving public agencies for achievement and excellence in the field of public works.  This year, the Beach Public Restroom Facilities Replacement Project wins the coveted “2011 Project of the Year Award” for outstanding public facilities.  

After Upturn, Biggest Bike Parking Center in the US Opens Today in SaMo: Here's your big chance to beat the Santa Monica traffic and start biking to work--the Santa Monica Bike Center has literally just opened and it's being "billed as the largest bike parking facility in the country," according to County Supe Zev Yaroslavsky. Read more...  

USGBC Celebrates Certification of 10,000th LEED Commercial Building: The US Green Building Council (USGBC) this week awarded its 10,000th LEED certification to a modest community centre in the Californian city of Santa Cruz. Read more...