LOS ANGELES | METRO Project Rundown 2.0 (non-downtown)

[Niftybox]

Just a plan for now, but I think you're gonna see a few towers around 475 feet.

https://urbanize.la/post/fox-studios-plans-future-development

Oh yeah back in 2016, Century City and the surrounding area were just babies! That proposal might be dead, no rumblings for quite some time.

[LA21st]

Not necessarily It's a long term plan. I never saw anything that would stop it.

It would likely be used for entertainment companies, and there doesn't seem a slow down for that space.

[RST500]

A $2-billion condo-hotel complex bursting with gardens comes to Beverly Hills (https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-06-28/prime-beverly-hills-spot-slated-for-a-2-billion-condo-hotel-complex)

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I'm impressed with all the ongoing proposals in LA taking into account talk fo an urban exodus and economic forecasts. It could just be that the amount of wealth in LA's favored quarter is enough to keep that particular area economically viable.

SF has not scene any new highrise proposals that I'm aware of since the pandemic;

[colemonkee]

Not necessarily It's a long term plan. I never saw anything that would stop it.

It would likely be used for entertainment companies, and there doesn't seem a slow down for that space.

I would expect significant changes to the plan as it was drawn up in 2016. The property still remains in the hands of the Murdoch family, and it's primary value is still in real estate, but that plan to add more offices likely won't move forward any time soon given the type of companies they would have targeted at the time have all inked deals around town in pretty high-profile developments. The latest article on this is from 2019.

https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-disney-fox-lot-real-estate-20190319-story.html

[Easy]

Speaking of 5411 Wilshire, the developer has put up a website with updated renderings. The project is now called The Mirabelle.

https://5411wilshire.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/G-8.jpg

Looks like they've lowered the total amount of parking from 548 spaces to 477, and shrunk the parking podium. Compare these new renderings to the older ones:

The project looks much better as a result. This is gonna be beautiful!

https://5411wilshire.com/

I attended the virtual presentation/public forum and the developer mentioned that he expects that this will be one of the most 4 or 5 expensive buildings in LA. Not sure why that surprised me, but it did.

[pwright1]

Pico and Figueroa above ground now.
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[Illithid Dude]

Thank you for the update but in the future remember to post DTLA project updates in the DTLA City Compilation thread.

[Niftybox]

I attended the virtual presentation/public forum and the developer mentioned that he expects that this will be one of the most 4 or 5 expensive buildings in LA. Not sure why that surprised me, but it did.

It's quite expensive for the relatively small size of its footprint I guess. So what do you think are the chances of this huge project being approved without major changes such as to the height, overall size, shape etc?

[Niftybox]

Pico and Figueroa above ground now.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50067818326_15d01e4425_b.jpg

Love this project, that place will always be packed along with Circa. Prime real estate going vertical adding plenty of density to the chain of towers from DTLA. Another project across the streets needs approval and it's quite a bit taller I believe. I'm also itching for 925 S. Figueroa to get approval, or at least hear something about it, that's one of my favorite designs downtown.

[Zapatan]

Is there a thread for the Pico and Fig. tower? Can't seem to find it, and that's still a 500+ correct?

I'm also itching for 925 S. Figueroa to get approval

Yea that'd be awesome. What's the status on 1045 Olive?

There are a lot of cool proposals in LA but they seems to just drop off the face of the planet and never be heard from again.

[Illithid Dude]

It's quite expensive for the relatively small size of its footprint I guess. So what do you think are the chances of this huge project being approved without major changes such as to the height, overall size, shape etc?

I think he meant in terms of consumer cost, not construction cost.

[Easy]

I think he meant in terms of consumer cost, not construction cost.

Yes, it was in regards to how much apartments will cost.

[Quixote]

Is there a thread for the Pico and Fig. tower? Can't seem to find it, and that's still a 500+ correct?

This isn't the correct thread, but Fig + Pico is a two-tower project (both hotels). The 42-story building will rise 529 feet, the 25-story 326 feet.

EDIT: Created a thread.

https://skyscraperpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=243050

[112597jorge]

4 Highrises planned at the North Hollywood Metro center

https://urbanize.la/post/environmental-review-begins-1-billion-development-north-hollywood-station

[pwright1]

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[ChelseaFC]

Warner Bros. Second Century Expansion

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcwQHNqXkAY_Mep?format=jpg&name=medium
https://twitter.com/bioreconstruct

https://urbanize.la/sites/default/files/styles/2018_article_gallery_image_2000w/public/field/image/gehry%20warner%20bros%201_1.jpg?itok=vWfokOFo

[CaliNative]

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The twins look very close to top out. Pw, is it your impression that they are now a bit taller than the theme triangle towers across the street? If they are indeed 600' as some reports said, they should be (I believe the triangles are 571'). Some of the renderings made them look a bit shorter. The new tallest in CC & outside DTLA? Maybe. The latest 2020 World Almanac didn't even have them on the list of L.A. tall buildings above 500', even though buildings under construction are supposed to be listed. Even the city diagrams link on skyscrapers page doesn't give a height, although it does say 46 floors. Seems like the want to keep the final height a secret. Won't be a secret much longer. At 600' they would be as tall as the famous cylindrical Marina City towers in Chicago, which were one of the early pioneers of a concrete core structure back in the mid 1960s.

[pwright1]

CaliNative i honestly don't think so. i was at the Grove parking garage on Saturday and snapped this pic. Still looks a tad shorter than the twins.
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[colemonkee]

^ I believe they are sitting about 10 feet lower, elevation, wise. Ave of the Stars is kind of the crest of a hill, and the ground slopes downward when you go east and west of it. I believe the western direction slopes down a bit faster than going east. At least that's my experience working in Century Plaza Towers and walking over to the mall for about 2 years.

[CaliNative]

CaliNative i honestly don't think so. i was at the Grove parking garage on Saturday and snapped this pic. Still looks a tad shorter than the twins.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50108687527_daf121295f_b.jpg

^^^
From that location it appears they are shorter, but maybe that is a perspective thing, since the theme triangles are closer from this viewpoint. Plus as colemonkee says, the hotel towers are at a slightly lower elevation. Maybe they will tie the triangles in height, but I'm still hoping for 600'. Still have a bit before top out. Keep the good pics coming. We ex-LA'ers and pandemic stay at homers rely on them. The pic you took of DTLA with snowy Mt. Baldy was worthy of a postcard :)

PS everybody wear a mask & be careful. The virus is everywhere but hopefully we are at or near the peak, and things will get better soon as they did in Italy, Spain, NYC etc.

[caligrad]

Renderings revealed for Western Gateway development

https://urbanize.la/sites/default/files/styles/2018_article_gallery_image_2000w/public/field/image/alexan%20long%20beach%2012.jpg?itok=RMVd588z (https://urbanize.la/post/details-emerge-long-beachs-westside-gateway-development)

Sooooo not sure when and how this happened so quickly but this apparently and quietly broke ground a month or 2 ago, i saw site prep I recall back in March I believe right when the virus was getting bad and its already peaking out of the ground.

The portion i saw under construction is sitting on the site where the 1st tower (21 floors) is supposed to go and whhat seems to be a portion of the low rise portion of the project. the Tower portion in the back ground , (Naturally) hasn't started yet and is still being used as a parking lot. For those not familiar, Long Beach is almost topped out with its new tallest building. THIS building however will be even taller than that one. So i'm not sure how quick Long Beach moves in the planning department but i think this was proposed no more than 2 years ago.

[LosAngelesSportsFan]

Awesome! Lbc looking great

[hughfb3]

I Mean........ I know Long Beach likes to step in as a substitute filming location for movies and Tv shows set in Miami/South Florida, but copying what was once Miami's tallest building (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southeast_Financial_Center) for almost 3 decades and making it their new tallest is a new level :haha: I love it though!!! It's always been one of my favorite post modern buildings. Go Long Beach!!! Ill be sure to take pictures and give an update of the site next time I go to visit my family.

https://images.law.com/image/EM/Southeast-Financial-Center-Article-201312171312.jpg

[LA21st]

I visited NOHO West today, and it's actually a decent addition for that area.

Also, Van Nuys is doing a good job with infill lately, if anyone has noticed. Victory, Sherman Way, Vanowen etc are looking better with modern condos and townhouses.
This stuff is flying under the radar, but it's great for the long run.

[LA21st]

Sooooo not sure when and how this happened so quickly but this apparently and quietly broke ground a month or 2 ago, i saw site prep I recall back in March I believe right when the virus was getting bad and its already peaking out of the ground.

The portion i saw under construction is sitting on the site where the 1st tower (21 floors) is supposed to go and whhat seems to be a portion of the low rise portion of the project. the Tower portion in the back ground , (Naturally) hasn't started yet and is still being used as a parking lot. For those not familiar, Long Beach is almost topped out with its new tallest building. THIS building however will be even taller than that one. So i'm not sure how quick Long Beach moves in the planning department but i think this was proposed no more than 2 years ago.

Wow, really cool.

[112597jorge]

Sooooo not sure when and how this happened so quickly but this apparently and quietly broke ground a month or 2 ago, i saw site prep I recall back in March I believe right when the virus was getting bad and its already peaking out of the ground.

The portion i saw under construction is sitting on the site where the 1st tower (21 floors) is supposed to go and whhat seems to be a portion of the low rise portion of the project. the Tower portion in the back ground , (Naturally) hasn't started yet and is still being used as a parking lot. For those not familiar, Long Beach is almost topped out with its new tallest building. THIS building however will be even taller than that one. So i'm not sure how quick Long Beach moves in the planning department but i think this was proposed no more than 2 years ago.

Also Onni 7 story and 20 story highrise is under construction in Downtown LB. Total of 3 highrises currently rising there, hopefully more break ground soon.

[LA21st]

That's really cool to see for LB. They're also adding a good amount of TOD near the blue line.

[IMBY]

So Long Beach is excluded from the CA Coastal Commission's ban on high rises along the CA coastline?

[Kenchiku desu]

Correct. Long Beach is one of the cities with an LCP (Local Coastal Plan) to guide development "in partnership" with the Coastal Commission.

Once LCP is certified, it gives a local jurisdiction latitude in approving projects and makes approval less onerous and more predictable for applicants / architects, provided the Coastal Act principals are upheld. If a project is particularly heinous, or if the City sets a policy it does't like, Coastal Commission can step in.

Other cities with LCPs I have done projects in include Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice neighborhood of LA, San Diego and Laguna Beach. It generally works well.

[Tiorted9]

More Long Beach development updates...

https://img.lbpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/10152148/BroadwayMagnolia-2.jpg

https://img.lbpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20091739/BroadwayMagnolia-7194-1110x833.jpg

https://lbpost.com/longbeachize/addison-development-broadway-magnolia-2020

[Steve8263]

"Bombshell evidence" of fault lines, that can't be good.

Multiple Earthquake-Causing Fault Lines Found Under, Through Proposed Site Of New Hollywood Skyscrapers


https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/multiple-earthquake-causing-fault-lines-found-under-through-proposed-site-of-new-hollywood-skyscrapers/ar-BB1741XD



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[LAsam]

"Bombshell evidence" of fault lines, that can't be good.

Well, it is Robert Silverstein being quoted, so it's not surprising he's saying something of this nature. I thought this USGS report came out a while ago.

[caligrad]

More Long Beach development updates...

https://img.lbpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/10152148/BroadwayMagnolia-2.jpg

https://img.lbpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/20091739/BroadwayMagnolia-7194-1110x833.jpg

https://lbpost.com/longbeachize/addison-development-broadway-magnolia-2020

Yeah i have to backtrack. Sorry folks. THIS is what I saw getting built. The lot right next door is where the other massive project is supposed to go. Not sure if this has any connection to the other project but they are part of the same massive parking lot.

[caligrad]

"Bombshell evidence" of fault lines, that can't be good.

Multiple Earthquake-Causing Fault Lines Found Under, Through Proposed Site Of New Hollywood Skyscrapers


https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/multiple-earthquake-causing-fault-lines-found-under-through-proposed-site-of-new-hollywood-skyscrapers/ar-BB1741XD



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I thought they already discovered these same fault lines years ago and that's why the original plan was cancelled and the new towers had their footprints shifted.

[JerellO]

"Bombshell evidence" of fault lines, that can't be good.

Multiple Earthquake-Causing Fault Lines Found Under, Through Proposed Site Of New Hollywood Skyscrapers


https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/multiple-earthquake-causing-fault-lines-found-under-through-proposed-site-of-new-hollywood-skyscrapers/ar-BB1741XD



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Isn’t the safest for skyscrapers to be built on top of the fault lines? Since waves increase in power the farther they move out from the epicenter?? In SD they built these twin towers above a fault line and the ground floor park space is even called Fault Line Park with an art installation showing where the line runs through

[delts145]

Great to see Downtown Long Beach hitting its stride. It's been a while since I've been down there. When this whole COVID mess is over I'm going to make it a point to visit the downtown area. So much potential with Downtown Long Beach.

[LA21st]

Same. I'm glad construction is still going during this stupid virus epidemic.

[caligrad]

^^^ Yeah I advise everyone to take a trip down. It looks drastically different than it did even 5 years ago. A friend of mine moved downtown 2 months ago, and to hear him compare it to Brooklyn was kinda interesting, he's from NYC. A few micro breweries have opened up downtown along Broadway, cider houses, new trendy spots. However, I do fear that Covid will upend all of the progress. Here's hoping it doesn't. Long Beach has soooooo much potential to be a solid 3rd city of So-Cal. IF the Angel Stadium relocation was real, I think THAT would have been enough to make Long Beach something it drastically needs to be, a major city center. No reason for it not to be when its nearly the same size as Atlanta plus or minus 20k people.

The only thing Long Beach needs is a new airport. Maybe built off shore by the breakwater where the water is still shallowish. a new second international airport is what the LA area needs since Bob hope, Long Beachs current, Ontario and John Wayne have no chance of expanding ever. Maybe sell the old airport to Disney for 2 new parks. A man can dream.

[JerellO]

^^^ Yeah I advise everyone to take a trip down. It looks drastically different than it did even 5 years ago. A friend of mine moved downtown 2 months ago, and to hear him compare it to Brooklyn was kinda interesting, he's from NYC. A few micro breweries have opened up downtown along Broadway, cider houses, new trendy spots. However, I do fear that Covid will upend all of the progress. Here's hoping it doesn't. Long Beach has soooooo much potential to be a solid 3rd city of So-Cal. IF the Angel Stadium relocation was real, I think THAT would have been enough to make Long Beach something it drastically needs to be, a major city center. No reason for it not to be when its nearly the same size as Atlanta plus or minus 20k people.

The only thing Long Beach needs is a new airport. Maybe built off shore by the breakwater where the water is still shallowish. a new second international airport is what the LA area needs since Bob hope, Long Beachs current, Ontario and John Wayne have no chance of expanding ever. Maybe sell the old airport to Disney for 2 new parks. A man can dream.

I never realized how nice Long Beach was, people don’t really talk about it.. at least not here in San Diego. It’s mostly just to Los Angeles and back with maybe a pit stop in Anaheim or Irvine for food. But I first explored Long Beach when I started dancing at Hamburger Mary’s in 2017, haven’t been back since though. Downtown has some beautiful architecture, not as much as LA but there’s a few gems. It almost feels like San Diego with its walkability to restaurants, shops, and bars and both having a nice waterfront

[badrunner]

I agree it feels like a mini San Diego. For a medium size coastal city, it has one of the cleanest downtowns I've ever seen as well.

[LA21st]

Its so underrated, and it gets swallowed up by LA. Most people don't know what's there. It has a decent amount to walkable districts outside of downtown too.
Chrisla is very knowledgeable about Long Beach, if he's still around.

Urbanize LA/Curbed LA (before it died) has nice updates of whats happening there.

[CaliNative]

Have the Century twins topped out yet? Must be close.

[LAsam]

Have the Century twins topped out yet? Must be close.

Good question. I was looking at them from Kenneth Hahn last weekend, and they had the appearance of being the tallest structures in CC now.

[112597jorge]

Good question. I was looking at them from Kenneth Hahn last weekend, and they had the appearance of being the tallest structures in CC now.

they look like the tallest from the 405 for sure

[CaliNative]

they look like the tallest from the 405 for sure I believe they are supposed to be 600' tall, which is about 30' taller than the triangle twins across the street. Do they still raise a tree and flag at topping out ceremonies? Why a tree? Will both of the towers get a topping out ceremony, or just one?

[CaliNative]

Good question. I was looking at them from Kenneth Hahn last weekend, and they had the appearance of being the tallest structures in CC now.

Is Kenneth Hahn park near where the Baldwin Hills reservoir used to be, where the dam broke in 1963? That was some flood.

[LAsam]

Is Kenneth Hahn park near where the Baldwin Hills reservoir used to be, where the dam broke in 1963? That was some flood.

Exactly! It's a really great area, with panoramic views from Palos Verdes to DTLA.

[mdiederi]

Tower cranes are finally removed from the Gerald Desmond bridge replacement project.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EerKUvFWoAIBG0Q?format=jpg&name=large
portsidesurvey https://twitter.com/newgdbridge/status/1291066703993024512

[caligrad]

That bridge cant come online fast enough. The port has been a messsssss and trips to San Pedro from Long Beach and other areas from the south are just sooooooo long now.

[pwright1]

Tower cranes are finally removed from the Gerald Desmond bridge replacement project.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EerKUvFWoAIBG0Q?format=jpg&name=large
portsidesurvey https://twitter.com/newgdbridge/status/1291066703993024512

This is one beautiful bridge. Wow!

[pwright1]

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[caligrad]

Am i going to be out of place by saying it looks like it belongs on the Vegas Strip ? like its a new casino/hotel, especially the 3rd and 4th pics. Not saying its necessarily a bad thing, i actually like it a lot and surprised by how quickly this thing sprung up.

[pwright1]

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[slock]

Great picture, pwright1. Thanks for posting it.

Is the JMB tower catty corner still under construction? Haven't seen anything about that one in a while.

https://urbanize.la/post/work-begins-another-residential-tower-century-city.

[hughfb3]

Great picture, pwright1. Thanks for posting it.

Is the JMB tower catty corner still under construction? Haven't seen anything about that one in a while.

https://urbanize.la/post/work-begins-another-residential-tower-century-city.

Ain't nothin goin on with this tower but some weeds growing in the dirt. Went by there last week

[LA21st]

Century Plaza Towers are having a great impact on any CC skyline angle now.
Btw, I noticed the new Barrington Plaza is up to 10 floors or so.

Also, most of West LA/Santa Monica appears the same, just quieter. I was expecting a much more dire/depressing scene over there, going off simiiar forums. I haven't been to those areas since March, but they seem to be surviving to me.

[MN/WI]

Totally agree that the new Century Twin Towers are coming along beautifully and will add to the dynamic Century City. Also like the new bridge. What a bold statement.

[saybanana]

I was watching a real estate youtube video on a highrise apartment on Wilshire Blvd. The views are of Century City and fairly recently. Looks like the twin towers are taller than the other twin towers. I hope this link works.
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[caligrad]

35-story Shoreline Gateway tower breaks ground

https://urbanize.la/sites/default/files/styles/1140w/public/field/image/Shoreline%20Gateway.jpg?itok=xt168WhI (https://urbanize.la/post/construction-begins-35-story-apartment-tower-long-beach)

This one seems to be a good 3-4 floors from topping out (including the crown) its already made a huge impact on the skyline. You can even see it from the 405 when going south past the 710. They've also already installed a lot of the glass on the bottom half and it looks close enough to the rendering.

[LA21st]

The outdoor seating in Santa Monica looks amazing. Dare I even say, it looks better pre covid?

[ocman]

https://imgur.com/RiW0Ja3

New Rams stadium update. Anyone think it’s odd that they asphaulted the whole area, painted parking slots and planted trees? Seems the parking lots will be staying for a very long time before they build up the retail/housing components of this project as it makes no sense to cement over the dirt just to spend millions and many months tearing it up again.

[sopas ej]

https://imgur.com/RiW0Ja3

New Rams stadium update. Anyone think it’s odd that they asphaulted the whole area, painted parking slots and planted trees? Seems the parking lots will be staying for a very long time before they build up the retail/housing components of this project as it makes no sense to cement over the dirt just to spend millions and many months tearing it up again.

Weren't those parking lots already in existence? This stadium was built on the site of the old Hollywood Park Racetrack after all, right?

[saybanana]

A lot of the lots on the northern end are going to stay surface lots. Even there they didn't plant their trees despite being a more permanent spot.
The southern half (south of the Lake) was planned for office, retail, maybe some residential.
What is not shown is the eastern half that is still dirt. I think that is mostly residential. Makes sense to build there first since housing is more desired and selling high. Isn't retail and office, at least for now, DEAD?
Sucks that the stadium is opening at this virus time. They were expecting $400Million a year from the NFL tickets, parking fees, concert events, food sales, etc. That interest on the loans aint paying for themselves.

What would I do ? I would just leave it as asphalt parking lot, make money as a parking, until you can figure out if building retail and office is the best thing. If residential takes off, might be better to just do residential with limited retail.
PArking would generate enough to just uproot trees and tear up the asphalt. I doubt they used much concrete there, esp if temporary.

[ChelseaFC]

https://imgur.com/RiW0Ja3

New Rams stadium update. Anyone think it’s odd that they asphaulted the whole area, painted parking slots and planted trees? Seems the parking lots will be staying for a very long time before they build up the retail/housing components of this project as it makes no sense to cement over the dirt just to spend millions and many months tearing it up again.

It makes way more sense to make tons of money off of parking in the meantime rather than keeping it a dirt lot, regardless of the timing of the ancillary components.

[Easy]

Weren't those parking lots already in existence? This stadium was built on the site of the old Hollywood Park Racetrack after all, right?

No. They dug up everything and started over. The current google map image shows it before the parking lots were constructed.

[Easy]

https://imgur.com/RiW0Ja3

New Rams stadium update. Anyone think it’s odd that they asphaulted the whole area, painted parking slots and planted trees? Seems the parking lots will be staying for a very long time before they build up the retail/housing components of this project as it makes no sense to cement over the dirt just to spend millions and many months tearing it up again.

Not that odd. I think that most of the housing starts a few years from now. I don't think that they've updated the schedule recently, but my recollection was that the entire buildout was at least 10 years, so at least 7 more to go.

[hughfb3]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/whatnowlosangeles.com/rendering-target-planning-two-l-a-area-stores-for-2021-including-two-floor-hollywood-galaxy-location/amp/

Target is going wild in Hollywood lately. I addition to Target husk opening in about 2-3 weeks at Sunset and Western, we will be getting a 2 story Target next year at the old DSW/Fresh & Easy space at the Hollywood Galaxy, underneath LA Fitness. This is already in addition to the 2 extra Target Stores to open/opened along LA Brea this year which now totals 3 Targets from Pico to Santa Monica bl. If you count the Hollywood Galaxy Target, that’s 4 from Pico to Hollywood bl. With 3 of those opening within a 1 year period. Bananas

[LA21st]

Whoa, I had no idea about the Hollywood Galaxy. That's a big deal for that stretch of Hollywood. Should create more street life (not that it was lacking there).

[CaliNative]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/whatnowlosangeles.com/rendering-target-planning-two-l-a-area-stores-for-2021-including-two-floor-hollywood-galaxy-location/amp/

Target is going wild in Hollywood lately. I addition to Target husk opening in about 2-3 weeks at Sunset and Western, we will be getting a 2 story Target next year at the old DSW/Fresh & Easy space at the Hollywood Galaxy, underneath LA Fitness. This is already in addition to the 2 extra Target Stores to open along LA Brea this year which now totals 3 Targets from Pico to Santa Monica bl. If you count the Hollywood Galaxy Target, that’s 4 from Pico to Hollywood bl. With 3 of those opening within a 1 year period. Bananas

Does L.A. allow Walmarts now?

[ChelseaFC]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/whatnowlosangeles.com/rendering-target-planning-two-l-a-area-stores-for-2021-including-two-floor-hollywood-galaxy-location/amp/

Target is going wild in Hollywood lately. I addition to Target husk opening in about 2-3 weeks at Sunset and Western, we will be getting a 2 story Target next year at the old DSW/Fresh & Easy space at the Hollywood Galaxy, underneath LA Fitness. This is already in addition to the 2 extra Target Stores to open/opened along LA Brea this year which now totals 3 Targets from Pico to Santa Monica bl. If you count the Hollywood Galaxy Target, that’s 4 from Pico to Hollywood bl. With 3 of those opening within a 1 year period. Bananas

Target is also currently building out a new location in the old Toys R Us spot at South La Cienega Plaza (near the 10).

https://betaagency.com/reimagining-the-300000-sf-power-center-plaza-la-cienega/

[caligrad]

Target seems to be going on a expansion craze lately. But its weird because most of their focus is north of the 10. Downtown Long Beach has 2 big empty spaces (well now one since the other was just leased to a cheap grocery store) in the heart of downtown and yet they still wont move down there, even as the population has increased significantly.

[ocman]

Weren't those parking lots already in existence? This stadium was built on the site of the old Hollywood Park Racetrack after all, right?

Judging from previous images, a lot of the land looked prepped for construction.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/05/Lastadiumjune2019.jpg

[headcheckjj]

Looks like some site clearing has begun on 7th/New Hampshire. I would assume this project is finally getting underway?

https://urbanize.la/post/latest-k-town-tower-unveiled

[LA21st]

Looks like some site clearing has begun on 7th/New Hampshire. I would assume this project is finally getting underway?

https://urbanize.la/post/latest-k-town-tower-unveiled

Oh wow. That would be interesting.

[Radio5]

Looks like some site clearing has begun on 7th/New Hampshire. I would assume this project is finally getting underway?

https://urbanize.la/post/latest-k-town-tower-unveiled

Was this approved?

[headcheckjj]

Corner of 7th/New Hampshire in Koreatown. Looks like they're starting on this: https://urbanize.la/post/latest-k-town-tower-unveiled

https://i.imgur.com/YwtTRTE.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/FieGcpk.jpeg

[slock]

The urbanize link says it was a Harridge development, but the logo on the fencing is from Holland Partner Group.

I'm confused.

[Doctorboffin]

The urbanize link says it was a Harridge development, but the logo on the fencing is from Holland Partner Group.

I'm confused.

Looks like they took control of the project? Still pretty mediocre in terms of design, but at least it is tall. Also the new version has 20 more units, which is definitely a win.

http://www.nashcommunities.com/projects/koreatown

[slock]

Nice find. Thanks for sharing. Much better design, in my opinion. I was not a fan of the ufo landing on the roof.

[colemonkee]

Oh wow, it looks like they have indeed started on that. While I loved the garishness of the crown on the original design, I loathed the rest of the tower. The revised proposal is more subdued, but not necessarily great. I like the massing better, and this is the perfect place for more density like that, and the height will give a new peak to the immediate area.

[Radio5]

Whoa, that looks taller. Hope they are still doing the hotel. Koreatown is really turning into a dense, bustling neighborhood outside of downtown. The purple line extension will do wonders for it. Also, wish that the city or some non profit would step up and buy some remaining parcels in Koreatown for a big park (Library one doesn't cut it). Next to Basil's church seems like a good spot or the LADWP owned lot on 6th and Normandie/Mariposa

[ChelseaFC]

New LA streetlight design chosen:

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-09-03/la-new-streetlight-design

[NIMBY Slayer]

New LA streetlight design chosen:

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-09-03/la-new-streetlight-design


Will these replace the ugly plain utilitarian ones only?

I hope they are not swapping out the pre-war street lights! :hell:

[Busy Bee]

Am I the only one that thinks these look pretty lame??

[Prahaboheme]

Will these replace the ugly plain utilitarian ones only?

I hope they are not swapping out the pre-war street lights! :hell:

They aren’t. The articles states as such.

[Prahaboheme]

Am I the only one that thinks these look pretty lame??

Of the finalists I think they made the right decision. The other finalist entries relied heavily on ultra futurist, Googie reminiscent designs like LAX as inspiration for the entire city as a template.

That said, for a city as large as LA there is room for more than just one style.

[caligrad]

I work on Crenshaw blvd currently, the section where the Crenshaw line is oddly above ground, the city came in about 2 weeks ago and replaced all of those ugly slop concrete street lights with very plain and simple black metal street lights. An upgrade but still very boring and "Mass produced". I wish the city would have at least waited for these to install.

[Quixote]

Of the finalists I think they made the right decision. The other finalist entries relied heavily on ultra futurist, Googie reminiscent designs like LAX as inspiration for the entire city as a template.

That said, for a city as large as LA there is room for more than just one style.

I agree. Some of the more futuristic designs were eye-catching, but their ubiquity would've been too much. Street lighting ultimately is, and should be, more utilitarian.

[JerellO]

Am I the only one that thinks these look pretty lame??

I’m not a fan either, it looks like they just added a smaller looped light at the bottom of the current boring streetlights and painted the whole thing green. I honestly don’t see the inspiration from historic streetlights except for the fact that it’s green, some more ornamentation or shapes resembling the historic lights would’ve been nice. The historic streetlights are heavily ornamented and give off a vibe. The boring ones give a dystopian feel.

[Quixote]

^ The whimsical design is a clear nod to Art Nouveau style, minus the lack of ornamentation. It's simple and utilitarian (e.g. functional), yet more graceful and elegant than what we currently have thanks to the slenderness and green paint. I'm personally glad (and pleasantly surprised) that they went with something more classic looking.

Here were the runners-up. First and third are visual overkill IMO; second one would've been a good choice as well.

https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6da757a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1066x813+0+0/resize/840x641!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F6c%2F96%2Ffa6a7dd44aebbda73291cc129b97%2Ffinalist1-dayc-01-edited.png
LA Times

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LA Times

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LA Times

[Busy Bee]

The third one looks like an old Bang & Olufson telephone.

[LosAngelesSportsFan]

I like the choice a lot honestly. It has a lot of capabilities too

[MN/WI]

I really like the first one. Anything to bring more color to cities.

[pwright1]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50311787458_b8b76fb401_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50311790943_e8e14878c4_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50312464151_e4630116d3_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50312652742_c4474e3bd0_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50312520081_71a9839308_b.jpg

[CaliNative]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50311787458_b8b76fb401_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50311790943_e8e14878c4_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50312464151_e4630116d3_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50312652742_c4474e3bd0_b.jpg

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50312520081_71a9839308_b.jpg

Looks like they are still working on the top floors, but very close to topping out. They do look like the tallest in CC taking the title from the triangle twins across the street. 600'. Impressive. Thanks for posting update.

[MN/WI]

Those twin towers, wow. Really add so much beauty and density to Century City. Game changer.

[LA21st]

Agreed.

Btw, the 15-17 story apt building in the Miracle Mile (Wilshire/La Jolla) is now 3-4 stories up now. I forgot about that one. That stretch needs some work, but I'm optimistic about it's future when these developments are done and people have moved in. It's dead at the moment (but that could be more covid related)

[caligrad]

I think the Gateway Tower in Long Beach has finally topped out, its already very massive in the skyline, from the 405 it looks 3-4 floors taller than the world trade center which is odd since its only supposed to be 10 feet taller than the trade center. Almost feels like they were at a good pace, a floor every 5 days, that they decided to just keep going haha I know that's not likely but it is massive, Everyone knows i have no idea on how to post pictures here, maybe i can get a little help from somebody ?

[Quixote]

Those twin towers, wow. Really add so much beauty and density to Century City. Game changer.

They complement the Century Plaza Hotel nicely, which thank goodness, was spared from the wrecking ball.

Century City is still a soulless corporate wasteland though. There's very little that can be done to change that, but these towers are a great addition to the skyline and add some residential density nearby jobs and a forthcoming subway station.

[Radio5]

Looks like there's a new 6 story apartment building that's started not far from that new Holland skyscraper. Haven't seen it on here or Urbanize. Anybody know if LABDS has renderings? It's not on the architect's website. 707 S. Berendo. Parking is subterranean which is nice.