Photos: Playa Vista turning into Silicon Valley South as tech firms move in

The Collective campus in Playa Vista, where Yahoo is planning to move, is still under construction. Mayor Eric Garcetti has been courting tech companies.

The Collective campus in Playa Vista, where Yahoo is planning to move, is still under construction. Mayor Eric Garcetti has been courting tech companies.  (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

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The burgeoning Westside neighborhood is fast becoming the Southern California hub of Silicon Valley, with a growing number of tech companies choosing the relatively undeveloped area as their gateway to the region’s entertainment and media offerings.

Playa Vista turning into Silicon Valley South as tech firms move in

Yahoo has signed a long-term lease for about 130,000 square feet at the new Collective campus, which is still under construction in Playa Vista.   (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

Playa Vista turning into Silicon Valley South as tech firms move in

Yahoo has signed a long-term lease for about 130,000 square feet at the new Collective campus, which is still under construction in Playa Vista.   (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

Playa Vista turning into Silicon Valley South as tech firms move in

New projects are under construction in Playa Vista. The area’s expanses of undeveloped land are a boon for tech companies anticipating workforce growth.  (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

Playa Vista turning into Silicon Valley South as tech firms move in

YouTube’s Los Angeles facility is adjacent to Yahoo’s newly announced Playa Vista location.  (Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)