Articles written by Oscar De La Torre

Oscar de la Torre, Pico Neighborhood Assn Chair|Dec 27, 2019

On Tuesday December 17th, the Santa Monica City Council will be voting on a set of zoning recommendations for Pico Blvd. submitted by City staff under the Pico Well-being Project. Residents have seen an increase in private investment in our neighborhood while at the same time long term residents feel a real threat to their ability to live and thrive in Santa Monica. In response to the increase in gentrification and land speculation the Pico Neighborhood Association (PNA) advocated for zoning...