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Unearthing a Black Aesthetic: Conversation with Demar Matthews & Kevin Sherrod

ByIn The Building LA – Staff WriterJul 27, 20232 min read

Prepare for a compelling conversation on the intersection between architecture, culture, and community as the Southern California chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SoCal NOMA) presents “Unearthing a Black Aesthetic: Conversation with Demar Matthews & Kevin Sherrod” at…

LISC LA Announces New Funding To Help Local Small Businesses Grow and Acquire Real Estate

ByIn The Building LA – Staff WriterJul 21, 20232 min read

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a national non-profit organization renowned for its community development efforts across the country, has launched the second round of funding for its Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) Program. Created with the vision of…


SoLa Impact Submits Plans For 136 Mixed-Income Apartment Units Near Expo/Crenshaw Metro Station

SoLa Impact recently submitted plans to convert a 28,000-SF lot that currently houses several auto repair businesses into a mixed-income apartment building with 136 apartment units. If approved, the six-story development project located at 3501 S. Jefferson Blvd. would feature a…

Plans Submitted To Build A 100% Affordable Housing Development At The Former ‘Total Experience’ Site

ByIn The Building LA – Staff WriterMay 10, 20232 min read

Plans have been submitted by Venice Community Housing Corporation (VCHC) to convert a vacant 15,000-SF lot along Crenshaw Blvd into a 5-story, mixed-use building.   Located across the street from the Leimert Park Metrorail station, the single parcel development site…

Primestor Secures $165M To Fund Vision For Development In Urban Communities

Primestor Development, a leading minority-owned and minority-led urban impact developer, announced that it has officially closed the first round of its Urban Vision Fund. Anchored by equity commitments from Belay Investment Group and LGT Capital Partners, Primestor will use the…