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Earlier this week, in the dark pre-dawn hours, a pair of thugs covered in masks and hoodies burst into the lobby of the 23-unit apartment building where I live, ran down the hallway, and quickly wrenched open the building’s mailbox cabinet. They looted the mailboxes and, on their way out, encountere

Last week, we eulogized our friend and fellow SMa.r.t. architect, Ron Goldman, FAIA. We spoke of his passion for design and urban planning and his lifelong commitment to improving the physical environment in which we all live. We felt it appropriate to let Ron, in his own words, share his concerns a

This week SMa.r.t. is focusing on the historic Civic Center Auditorium and residents' efforts to save it from a misdirected effort by the City Council to sell it to generate revenue. Revenue shortfalls are due in part to unwise city fiscal policy decisions, +/-$220 mil in settlements due to a city e

Ah, the wonderful world of city politics! Ladies and gentlemen hold on to your hats as we delve into the wild and wacky world of the Planning Commission. In recent days, the City Council filled three positions on this esteemed commission, and let me tell you, the excitement was palpable! It's like a

Attached below is our SMa.r.t. column from January 20, 2015, lightly edited for brevity but without loss of substance as it relates to today’s unfortunate evidence of prediction come true. Northeast residents and neighbors, and all of the rest of us, will soon be funneled down the predicted dark

Santa Monica Civic Auditorium: A Historic Gem That Shaped Our City's Cultural Legacy. Save Santa Monica's Heritage The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium is an enduring testament to Santa Monica's rich cultural heritage. This iconic venue has played a pivotal role in shaping the city's artistic landsc

This week, our SMa.r.t. column is authored by concerned resident Nikki Kolhoff. Nikki has been an active voice in the community for many years, focusing on both City and SMMUSD issues that impact us all. The current issue Nikki is addressing here is something all residents should be concerned about,

As someone who's always out and about, whether walking, biking, or driving, this writer has noticed a worrying trend that affects how we use our public spaces. Private companies are taking up more and more of our streets and sidewalks, seemingly only caring about their own interests and not consider

Picture this: a concerned citizen takes to Facebook to ask about the mysteriously vanishing benches and chairs on the Promenade. Turns out, they were supposedly being repaired and would be back soon. But for our beloved senior citizens, those benches are more than just a place to rest their weary le

Improving Santa Monica's Future: A Resident-Oriented Master Plan Santa Monica, like many cities, requires a well-defined master plan to guide its future development and growth. A master plan is a comprehensive long-term strategy that outlines the city's goals and objectives for various aspects of