Bastion Development has filed revised plans with the Los Angeles Department of City Planning to retool a mixed-use project at 12727 Washington Boulevard, shifting the site’s northern portion to utilize a citywide housing incentives program. The updated proposal now calls for a total of 164 residential units across the border of Mar Vista and Culver City, an increase from the 144 units initially approved.
How are the project plans changing?
The developer is amending the northern section of the site, which fronts Zanja Street and Meier Street. According to the new application, this portion will now feature a six-story building with 60 apartment units, replacing the 40 units previously planned. The new configuration includes one-, two-, and three-bedroom dwellings and 55 parking spaces. Seven of these units are designated as extremely low-income housing, a move made in exchange for development incentives. Meanwhile, the southern portion of the project facing Washington Boulevard remains unchanged; that section is set to include 104 units and ground-floor commercial space, with existing approvals valid through April 2027.
Why does this project matter for the area?
The site sits along a corridor that has seen significant residential growth. The location is situated just east of the Lucky, a similar mixed-use apartment building which opened in 2020. Bastion Development, which is headquartered in Vancouver, has sought approvals for multiple projects in Culver City in recent years, including the mixed-use Haven apartment complex, which was later completed by Cityview. The company also pursued a pair of apartment buildings in Koreatown, but eventually sold its properties to developer Jamison Services, Inc.
What happens next?
The revised application is currently under review by the Los Angeles Department of City Planning. If the city approves the updated plans, the project could move forward with the increased unit count and the inclusion of the income-restricted housing. Given that the Culver City portion of the development retains its prior approvals, the project may proceed in phases or continue under the existing timeline for that specific segment. Future development remains subject to the city’s oversight and the successful implementation of the requested housing incentives.
