Angela McGregor
@angusmcg.bsky.social
Writing about politics and other fun stuff for the Westside Current since 2020. Proud UC Berkeley grad. Venice, CA resident.
Even if — as is the case with Venice Dell site — several working class families in rent-controlled apartments are going to be displaced?
December 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Even if — as is the case with Venice Dell site — several working class families in rent-controlled apartments are going to be displaced?
Okay. But where does that end? Should the community be forbidden to weigh in on high-rise luxury apartments as well, even in single-family zoned neighborhoods?
December 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Okay. But where does that end? Should the community be forbidden to weigh in on high-rise luxury apartments as well, even in single-family zoned neighborhoods?
FYI, “unsuitable” isn’t “unfeasible”. The CAO says a lot may be unsuitable because of “size, configuration, and the parking needs of the community”. 701 is triangular and brings in a lot of revenue, but if the Venice Dell site stays parked, could be suitable.
December 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
FYI, “unsuitable” isn’t “unfeasible”. The CAO says a lot may be unsuitable because of “size, configuration, and the parking needs of the community”. 701 is triangular and brings in a lot of revenue, but if the Venice Dell site stays parked, could be suitable.
Huh. Lists a whole bunch of lots as “not suitable”, but doesn’t include criteria.
December 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Huh. Lists a whole bunch of lots as “not suitable”, but doesn’t include criteria.
Looks like the same developer just opened 9 units nearby, with plenty of community support.
yovenice.com/2025/12/28/n...
yovenice.com/2025/12/28/n...
Nine-Unit Supportive Housing Development Opens in Venice - Yo! Venice!
The project, developed by Venice Community Housing, rehabilitated six existing structures and added new construction A nine-unit permanent supportive housing...
yovenice.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Looks like the same developer just opened 9 units nearby, with plenty of community support.
yovenice.com/2025/12/28/n...
yovenice.com/2025/12/28/n...
FWIW: Here’s my take on why this didn’t get built, while other projects did.
www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/opin...
www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/opin...
Opinion: The Rise and Fall of Venice’s 'Monster on the Median' – A Lesson in Failed Development
Behind the Post: How Not To Build a Housing Project
www.westsidecurrent.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
FWIW: Here’s my take on why this didn’t get built, while other projects did.
www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/opin...
www.westsidecurrent.com/opinion/opin...
As Galperin put it, “Actual determinations about habitability and feasibility cannot be made until subject matter experts in departments such as the Bureau of Engineering conduct formal assessments.”
Lot 702 isn’t listed as “not feasible”.
Lot 702 isn’t listed as “not feasible”.
December 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
As Galperin put it, “Actual determinations about habitability and feasibility cannot be made until subject matter experts in departments such as the Bureau of Engineering conduct formal assessments.”
Lot 702 isn’t listed as “not feasible”.
Lot 702 isn’t listed as “not feasible”.
By any chance are you referring to this list of suitable properties Galperin put out in 2022? If so, just because Lot 702 isn’t on it doesn’t mean it’s not suitable. He just didn’t include it.
controller.lacity.gov/audits/city-...
controller.lacity.gov/audits/city-...
controller.lacity.gov
December 29, 2025 at 2:40 PM
By any chance are you referring to this list of suitable properties Galperin put out in 2022? If so, just because Lot 702 isn’t on it doesn’t mean it’s not suitable. He just didn’t include it.
controller.lacity.gov/audits/city-...
controller.lacity.gov/audits/city-...
The link to that study throws a 404 error. I’d love to see it.
December 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The link to that study throws a 404 error. I’d love to see it.
$1.1 million per 425 sf unit, when there’s a cheaper option to build as many units 25 feet away?
Make it make sense.
FWIW, I’ve been covering this project for 8 years, during which time 120 affordable/PSH units have opened in Venice. This development is a disaster.
Make it make sense.
FWIW, I’ve been covering this project for 8 years, during which time 120 affordable/PSH units have opened in Venice. This development is a disaster.
December 29, 2025 at 1:26 AM
$1.1 million per 425 sf unit, when there’s a cheaper option to build as many units 25 feet away?
Make it make sense.
FWIW, I’ve been covering this project for 8 years, during which time 120 affordable/PSH units have opened in Venice. This development is a disaster.
Make it make sense.
FWIW, I’ve been covering this project for 8 years, during which time 120 affordable/PSH units have opened in Venice. This development is a disaster.
Says here it was bought by a billionaire. Nothing about Democrats.
December 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Says here it was bought by a billionaire. Nothing about Democrats.
FFS. This woman is certifiable. She may as well have said the flying monkeys from the Wizard of Oz.
November 26, 2025 at 11:42 PM
FFS. This woman is certifiable. She may as well have said the flying monkeys from the Wizard of Oz.
FWIW: Pandora is great, the interface is much more usable and near as I can tell they don’t insert fake music into their playlists in order to avoid royalties (yes, that’s a thing).
October 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
FWIW: Pandora is great, the interface is much more usable and near as I can tell they don’t insert fake music into their playlists in order to avoid royalties (yes, that’s a thing).
Wait. Isn’t this on par with what they’re accusing Bolton of?
October 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Wait. Isn’t this on par with what they’re accusing Bolton of?