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Santa Monica Votes to Upzone Single-Family Zones | Venice Beach News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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Santa Monica’s city council just flipped its housing strategy near the Expo/Bundy station, opting to upzone single-family neighborhoods instead of boosting density in apartment zones — a move aimed at avoiding displacement while complying with new state housing laws. Though planners initially favored apartment upgrades, council members argue single-family lots pose less risk to current residents and already have legal pathways for densification. But not everyone’s convinced: one council member warned this could fuel speculation and urged scrutiny of past rent-controlled lots. With a state deadline looming, the council is now tasked with crafting a legally sound, targeted plan — and the final solution remains far from settled. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/47ba68bf62ed3900