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City of Inglewood Provides Updated Plans For Elevated ‘People Mover’

ByIn The Building LA – Staff WriterSep 16, 20202 min read

Looking to build the infrastructure required to transform the city around the Sports and Entertainment district, Inglewood officials recently presented updated plans for an automated people mover. First announced in 2018, the proposed monorail-like system would connect the Crenshaw/LAX Line with…

Merger Makes Historic Los Angeles Bank The Largest Black-led Lender In The Country

ByIn The Building LA – Staff WriterAug 31, 20202 min read

Last week, Los Angeles-based Broadway Federal Bank and Washington D.C.’s City First Bank formally announced their plans to merge the two banks.  Under the new structure, when the two banks combine in January 2021, the bank will become the country’s first…


Trio of Black Commercial Real Estate Professionals Step Into New Leadership Roles

ByIn The Building LA – Staff WriterAug 30, 20202 min read

In recent weeks, three high-profile power moves have positioned Black men in key leadership roles across the Los Angeles commercial real estate market. Samuel Hughes was named as President and CEO for the Economic Resources Corporation (ERC). Created by community…

City Planning Department Names First Chief Equity Officer

ByIn The Building LA – Staff WriterAug 18, 20202 min read

Last week, the Los Angeles City Planning Department appointed Faisal Roble to become its first Chief Equity Officer.  Roble, who brings more than 30 years of planning experience to the new role, will lead racial justice efforts within the department,…

$450 Million development near USC gets city approval

ByIn The Building LA – Staff WriterJul 30, 20202 min read

Located in the heart of South Los Angeles, the area surrounding USC’s campus is no stranger to commercial development projects. The latest development, Exposition Point, cleared a major hurdle when the city approved the $450 million project proposed by an…