Court blocks construction on Playa Vista's final phase in Los Angeles


LOS ANGELES – A state appeals court on Thursday blocked construction of the final phase of a huge commercial and housing development along the Los Angeles coast that's been dogged by criticism for its location on sensitive wetlands.
The Second District Court of Appeal said the city's report detailing how part of the $4 billion Playa Vista development would impact the environment is flawed. It directed the city to rescind its approval of the report and ordered construction halted. Full Story - Synergen Consulting International