LOS ANGELES | Downtown Project Rundown 4.0 - Page 401

Illithid Dude · #**8001** Posted **May 15, 2013, 7:07 AM**

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Originally Posted by Gram3000

that facade is too busy!! Hopefully they go with a nice contextual design with a alot of minimalism esp being next to St. Vibianas.

That design is over five years old. Chances are we will get something different.

Gram3000 · #**8002** Posted **May 15, 2013, 6:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by Illithid Dude

That design is over five years old. Chances are we will get something different.

Fingers crossed for something dynamic yet able to compliment St. Vibianas...The fact that the developer is considering condos instead of residential shows that the Downtown market is fully resurging again as more momentum continues to build!!

blackcat23 · #**8003** Posted **May 15, 2013, 11:43 PM**

Here's a different angle of the Vibiana design from years back.

Regardless of the architecture, it's very nice to hear that developers are actually starting to put some non-rental projects into motion. Makes me optimistic for more than just a parking structure at 9th and Hope.

Now for some high rise projects that are more than mere hypotheticals.

888 Olive already has rebar protruding above ground level.

Courtyard Marriott/Residence Inn is now starting on it's 19th floor above ground. Cladding has reached the 9th floor, and it looks like the materials are in place to bring it up to the 14th floor.

It's also nice being able to see the progress on the way to work every morning from Pico Station.

Mojeda101 · #**8004** Posted **May 16, 2013, 1:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by colemonkee

The public hearing is Wednesday, June 5th at 12:30 in Room 1020 of City Hall.

Sooo... Did anyone go?

Valyrian Steel · #**8005** Posted **May 16, 2013, 2:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by Mojeda101

Sooo... Did anyone go?

Well it's not June 5th yet, so I doubt it.

Mojeda101 · #**8006** Posted **May 16, 2013, 3:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by Pink Floyd

Well it's not June 5th yet, so I doubt it.

Hah! I missed that! xD

GuardianChief · #**8007** Posted **May 16, 2013, 4:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by Mojeda101

At this point, we'll take anything.

Does anyone have a rendering of this supposed brought back from the dead project? Surely there were previous renders? Sorry, i'm not familiar with this project.

Here's the another one.

Photo Credit: Nadel Architects (though it's not on their website anymore)

StethJeff · #**8008** Posted **May 16, 2013, 4:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by GuardianChief

Here's the another one.

Photo Credit: Nadel Architects (though it's not on their website anymore)

That would definitely qualify as something that we'd take.

Illithid Dude · #**8009** Posted **May 16, 2013, 4:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by GuardianChief

Here's the another one.

Photo Credit: Nadel Architects (though it's not on their website anymore)

This is a different project, and was supposed to go up in Koreatown on Wilshire.

RuFFy · #**8010** Posted **May 16, 2013, 3:22 PM**

Yea, I think the name of that project was Wilshire Hobart. It was def in Koreatown though.

blackcat23 · #**8011** Posted **May 17, 2013, 12:20 AM**

http://thesource.metro.net/2013/05/16/ne...ommunity-funding-however-will-be-needed/

New concept developed to better connect the Regional Connector to Grand Avenue; community funding, however, will be needed

by Steve Hymon

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One of the three new stations for the Regional Connector project will be at 2nd and Hope Street. Due to the topography of downtown Los Angeles, that presents some challenges for future patrons: those exiting the station bound for Grand Avenue would have to walk uphill to reach the many attractions along Grand Avenue, including the front side of Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, MOCA, the Colburn School and the Broad, the new art museum that is presently under construction.

At the request of members of the Regional Connector Community Leadership Council’s 2nd/Hope Committee – a group of area residents and stakeholders interested in the Regional Connector project — Metro has developed a concept that would provide a direct connection from the new station to Grand Avenue....

Under the proposed concept that Metro has developed, a second level could be added to the station as well as a bridge over Hope Street, subject to community funding. In this concept, the elevators would stop both at ground level and at bridge level, 23 feet above Hope, at the same level as the proposed GTK Way Plaza deck.

Love this idea, and I hope funding can be identified for it. If I recall correctly, LACMA has said they're willing to foot the bill for an additional subway portal at the Fairfax station tunnel to allow passengers to exit closer to the museum. Perhaps Mr. Broad would be willing to do the same here?

StethJeff · #**8012** Posted **May 17, 2013, 2:19 AM**

It doesn't matter what they decide to do as long as it somehow connects directly to Grand. It would be pretty idiotic to build a station anywhere in the vicinity of Bunker Hill and NOT have it interact with the MOCA, Colburn, Omni, Broad, etc. If the station only ends up serving the lower deck of Grand, it'd be a tremendous waste.

Gram3000 · #**8013** Posted **May 17, 2013, 5:08 AM**

Does anyone know whatever became of this project from a few years back for Northern Bway??

http://blogdowntown.com/2011/01/6063-big-dreams-for-the-north-end-of-broadway

Mojeda101 · #**8014** Posted **May 18, 2013, 5:11 AM**

Just got home from Downtown. Update imminent.

Mojeda101 · #**8015** Posted **May 18, 2013, 6:10 AM**

You know, I did make this giant update, but google chrome crashed on me and decided to not save any of the information I entered. Fml. Heres your update everyone..

Downtown LA Update 5-17-13

Welcome everyone, welcome! I've returned from my venture through the city of angels and I can say the city was immensely vibrant this Friday night. My guest noticed that the 7th street metro station was overflowing with people. He was shocked at how many people actually rode pubic transit in our city. Heh. That's LA. Here's your update everyone, sit by, and enjoy the ongoing progress of the city of angels.

Wilshire Grand Demolition

It's simply just a stump in the middle of a forest. It'll soon be a forgotten memory replaced with a massive tower. I'm anticipating the day the steel rises. We should see the tower making progress by years end.

8th and Hope

For the first time, I was kicked out of the Macy's parking structure. Apparently I need a permit to be taking photos at the top of the structure. I tried to explain this was for a newspaper(lol), but he didn't bite and demanded permits and papers. I love SSP, but I'm not going to go through all the trouble. I did manage to grab one shot before he whistled at me to back off. I took a risk guys XD

8th and Grand

Not much progress. Hoping to see the cranes rising soon enough. I want that sea of cranes!

9th and Olive

Slowly, the steel rises!

Courtyard Marriott

My favorite project continues to rise. It's made a ton of progress since I've last seen it. Can't wait for the sister to rise next to her

The Broad & Parcel Tower

While I was on grand, I've noticed there was a bit of a "Dead" zone between Subway and the Disney Concert Hall. I'm sure that will change once the Museum and the Parcel tower is completed. Not to mention the Subway station stop.

Jia Apartment Tower

It's coming together!!

Misc

Anyone have a clue what they are doing here?

There you go guys! Hope you enjoyed the update

pwright1 · #**8016** Posted **May 18, 2013, 6:19 AM**

sings twin · #**8017** Posted **May 18, 2013, 11:20 AM**

Great work Mojeda101.

The Courtyard Marriot seems to be really going at a fast pace.

Looks to me as though there are 6 floors to go. They pour cement every Tuesday so by my calculations the beginning of July should see the final floor built.

Thanks for the updates of all projects, really enjoy your posts.

sings twin · #**8018** Posted **May 18, 2013, 11:23 AM**

Blackcat 23 some great photos in your post. Really appreciate your posts.

Easy · #**8019** Posted **May 18, 2013, 3:51 PM**

Thanks for the updates everyone. Always a favorite. Your time is appreciated.

blackcat23 · #**8020** Posted **May 18, 2013, 4:24 PM**

First off, thanks to Mojeda for a very comprehensive update.

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Originally Posted by sings twin

Looks to me as though there are 6 floors to go. They pour cement every Tuesday so by my calculations the beginning of July should see the final floor built.

The Downtown News released another Development Update in yesterday's issue. Apparently, the double Marriott will be topping in late June, so was your estimate about right.

Some other tidbits:

Barry Shy's 40 story building at 6th/Main is still working on it's geological report for the city. He's hired an architect to draw up a design, so we should be treated to renderings soon. Still shooting for a 2013 groundbreaking.

Sares-Regis Little Tokyo and 2nd and San Pedro is expected to break ground in June.

Here's something very interesting that I almost missed: Joseph Hellen/Downtown Management are re-considering their plans for the Spring Street Garage (in between the Alexandria and the Spring Street Arcade). Instead of a 12 story parking structure/apartments to match the street wall of the existing buildings, they're considering a 20+ story building.

This is probably the first time I can recall hearing about a developer wanting to increase the scale of a project in downtown, rather than downscaling.