BLM

A Santa Monica resident is raising eyebrows over the rapid redevelopment of a high-value corner once home to a Vons grocery store—burned down during the 2020 BLM riots. In a striking timeline, the land was cleared, blueprints drawn, permits approved, financing secured, and construction begun all within just six months. The result? A massive new condo complex rising at Broadway, Lincoln, and Santa Monica. “What are the odds?” the resident asks, pointing to what many now see as suspiciously convenient timing.