Event Brief
Santa Monica to See Taller, Denser Housing Changes
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: State housing laws are speeding development in Santa Monica, allowing taller buildings and more units—shifting zoning and affordability.
WHO: California state lawmakers and Santa Monica city planners; local residents and housing stakeholders
WHAT: New state housing laws accelerating development, enabling taller buildings and more units in Santa Monica
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 12:55 PM ET
WHERE: Santa Monica, CA
WHY: California state laws are accelerating housing development in Santa Monica by expanding what’s allowed under zoning
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