The Los Angeles City Planning Commission has approved an 814-unit mixed-use development called Riverwalk at Studio City on Ventura Boulevard, denying two appeals from community groups.
The Los Angeles City Planning Commission has approved a massive mixed-use development in , clearing the way for an residential and commercial complex on . The decision, finalized on Thursday, denied two appeals from community groups who argued the project was too large and environmentally damaging for the corridor.
The project, named Riverwalk at Studio City, is located at 12555 West Ventura Boulevard. It is a joint venture between Genton Property Group, RC Development, and Torino Companies. The approval marks a significant shift in the density and character of this stretch of Ventura Boulevard, which already hosts other major proposed developments.
According to city planning documents and developer renderings, the project includes the following components:
MVE + Partners is designing the residential portion, while AO serves as the retail design consultant. The buildings will range from two to seven stories, stepping down toward the Los Angeles River.
Two appeals were filed against the project. Studio City for Safe Development and other neighbors argued that the scale of the project, the deep excavation required, and the additional traffic would strain evacuation routes and damage riparian habitat along the river.
The Planning Commission rejected both appeals. Commissioners upheld the staff-recommended entitlements, citing the inclusion of affordable housing and pedestrian improvements as key factors.
"The commission's decision and the denial of appeals were first reported by Urbanize LA, which notes the proposal is a joint venture between Genton Property Group, RC Development and Torino Companies," according to reporting by Hoodline.
The approval of Riverwalk at Studio City is part of a broader building boom along this section of Ventura Boulevard. To the west, near Coldwater Canyon Avenue, the former Sportsmen’s Lodge site is slated for redevelopment into a 520-unit mixed-use complex. Another smaller residential and retail project is planned across the street from the Riverwalk site.
If all these projects move forward, this half-mile stretch of Ventura Boulevard could see roughly 1,400 new homes. This level of development is expected to transform local retail dynamics, traffic patterns, and public-space planning in Studio City.
Even with the Planning Commission vote, the project is not finished. The development team still needs final mapping, building permits, and clearances. The project remains subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review and potential legal challenges.
According to The Registry, a notice in the Daily Journal references environmental case number ENV-2025-5698-SE associated with the Riverwalk filings. Neighbors and advocacy groups have signaled they will continue to monitor the process and may pursue further administrative appeals or litigation.
For now, the site remains in the entitlement phase. The development team states that renderings and project documents are available to the public.
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