Odd Lots · Monday, September 28, 2026
Zach Lazzari, founder of The Western Company, aims to make commercial real estate development more inspiring by infusing it with an 'art spirit.' He believes this approach, inspired by the 'sidewalk ballet' of Greenwich Village, can create more exciting neighborhoods in Los Angeles, contrasting with generic developments.
“So our goal is to sort of infuse development with the art spirit.”
“And that was the one thing I felt like was missing in Los Angeles.”
“So I think the commercial real estate industry, now we have to actually make good products if we want to make money.”