Erewhon Sues Los Angeles Over CEQA to Block 520-Unit Apartment Complex

May 14, 2024, 12:48 AM

The high-end supermarket Erewhon has filed an environmental lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles to block the construction of a 520-unit apartment complex. The lawsuit claims that the city did not conduct an extensive Environmental Impact Report. Erewhon, known for its pricey, celeb-studded grocery offerings, is using California’s environmental laws, specifically CEQA, to challenge the development. The proposed complex is set to replace a 190-room hotel, which Erewhon argues is an example of climate-friendly infill housing.