A new housing proposal in Venice illustrates how state density bonus provisions continue to be used to introduce multifamily housing on small, undeveloped parcels without relying on large-scale rezoning or corridor-level redevelopment. The project, filed with the Los Angeles Department of City Planning, centers on a vacant lot at 748 East Flower Avenue, located one block south of Rose Avenue and east of Lincoln Boulevard.
The application describes a three-story residential building that would accommodate 16 apartments, with the unit mix split between one- and two-bedroom layouts. Residential density beyond base zoning limits is achieved through density bonus incentives, under which two apartments would be reserved for very low-income households. Affordability restrictions would be secured as part of the entitlement package.
748 East Flower Avenue Facade 2 via Carpira Design Group Company
Rather than placing parking at grade, the proposal concentrates vehicle storage below the building. Plans call for a subterranean garage with 19 parking spaces, allowing the residential floors to occupy the full footprint of the site while minimizing the visual presence of parking along the street frontage. This configuration reflects a common infill strategy for constrained urban parcels.
748 East Flower Avenue via Carpira Design Group Company
Design work for the project is credited to Carpira Design Group Company. Submitted renderings depict a contemporary low-rise structure organized as a series of simple volumes, finished primarily in white stucco with brick accents. The three-story height, recessed balconies, and articulated façades suggest an effort to balance added density with a restrained architectural profile.
748 East Flower Avenue Facade via Carpira Design Group Company
If approved, the Flower Avenue project would add new housing through incremental infill rather than wholesale redevelopment, continuing a pattern of small-scale residential construction occurring on leftover or long-vacant parcels across Venice. The proposal demonstrates how modest sites can still contribute to housing supply when paired with state-level incentive programs.
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