West Hollywood planning commission approves tallest building with 514 apartments

The West Hollywood Planning Commission has approved a plan to build a 34-story apartment building at the former Cemex Hollywood Concrete Plant site, CBS News Los Angeles reported. This structure would become the tallest building in West Hollywood, standing 352 feet tall according to KTLA 5.

The project, led by Los Angeles developer CIM Group, would include 514 apartments, with 25% designated as affordable housing to help meet state housing mandates. CIM Group representatives noted the development would create about 800 resident units, temporary construction jobs for hundreds, and an estimated 80 permanent jobs.

In addition to apartments, the building would feature street-level shops and restaurants, a rooftop pool, and a video billboard intended to generate advertising revenue, CBS News Los Angeles detailed. The estimated cost of the project is over $400 million.

Community reactions are mixed. Some residents emphasize the urgent need for more affordable housing, with one noting that 80% of West Hollywood citizens are renters. Others express concerns that issues like crime and homelessness in the area should be prioritized before new housing developments, CBS News Los Angeles reported.

The proposal still requires approval from the West Hollywood City Council. If authorized, construction is expected to begin in 2028, potentially reshaping the city’s skyline and housing landscape in the coming years.