Architecture & Sustainable Living
Thoughtful homes, greener spaces, and design that connects Los Angeles living with the natural world.
AN ARCHITECT’S PERSPECTIVE
AMBER MARTINEZ / LOS ANGELES
REAL ESTATE · ART · ARCHITECTURE · CULTURE
The Journal
Los Angeles through the lens of real estate, art & design.
Property, Places & Perspectives. · Updated October 12, 2026
Homes with character. Places with a point of view. Explore the stories and ideas shaping life across Los Angeles.
Art & Culture
Museum exhibitions, galleries, cultural institutions, and the creative communities shaping Los Angeles.
LUCAS MUSEUM · OPENED SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: A new chapter for Los Angeles
Explore the Lucas Museum ↗PROJECTS SHAPING THE WESTSIDE
Environment & Infrastructure
Water-wise landscapes, transit connections, and thoughtful infrastructure in Beverly Hills and near Brentwood.
BEVERLY HILLS / ESTABLISHED PROJECT
Burton Way Green Street
A landscape and stormwater project designed to capture runoff, protect water quality, and reduce drinking-water use for irrigation.
Explore the City’s project ↗NEAR BRENTWOOD / WESTWOOD
Metro D Line: Westwood/VA Hospital
The planned Westwood/VA Hospital station is part of the D Line’s third extension section, creating another transportation connection across the Westside. It is near Brentwood, not within the neighborhood.
Follow Metro’s project updates ↗Visit the official project pages for current construction status and schedules.
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