LOS ANGELES | Downtown Project Rundown 6.0

[LA/OCman]

[QUOTE=user2468;7693587]Part 2 of Thursday's DTLA visit.

The Harris Building (Cal State LA) looks great! That area around the soon-to-be Proper Hotel is going to be so nice with all of those historically significant brick buildings being repurposed. A renovated Herald Examiner building will only enhance the neighborhood. I just keep wondering how long will it take for all of Broadway to redevelop (4th Street to 8th Street). One building at a time I suppose.

[Wilcal]

[QUOTE=Mojeda101;7693633]To be fair Metropolis took a LONG time when they were just a pit and it start much earlier than either project. I mean they're STILL working on their podium in the back. Podiums and parking levels typically take much longer to build. Once they reach the actual tower portion it shoots up much faster since the floorplan is consistent to the next floor and it has a much smaller footprint. Expect 820 and Oceanwide to shoot up just like Circa and Metropolis after the 8th floor.


I really like the lighting of Broadway Palace. I can't wait to see the blade signs lit up along with the 10 story portions lights. Imagine how well lit South Broadway will be with the blade signs and facade lighting from May Co to compliment it.

DSC_8410 by mojeda101, on Flickr





Why are the operators of the Orpheum theater or ACE Hotel (aka United Artists) not contributing to the re-lighting of Broadway?

[ChargerCarl]

I just wish it was bigger. It seems too small relative to the building.

[LA/OCman]

Why are the operators of the Orpheum theater or ACE Hotel (aka United Artists) not contributing to the re-lighting of Broadway?[/QUOTE]

I did see a photo that was taken later last night and the Orpheum blade sign was lit up in that photo. Not sure if the UA sign has been restored.

[LA/OCman]

[Wilcal]

Originally Posted by ChargerCarl

I just wish it was bigger. It seems too small relative to the building.

It does, doesn't it? And the signs depicted in the renderings which are to be mounted on the corners of the roof also seemed out of scale

[Eightball]

not as good as the other recent updates, but here are some from earlier today

Downtown LA walk through/construction by robb, on Flickr

Downtown LA walk through/construction by robb, on Flickr

Downtown LA walk through/construction by robb, on Flickr

this level of height is more attractive in smaller lots like this than the behemoths
Downtown LA walk through/construction by robb, on Flickr

Downtown LA walk through/construction by robb, on Flickr

Downtown LA walk through/construction by robb, on Flickr

Downtown LA walk through/construction by robb, on Flickr

Downtown LA walk through/construction by robb, on Flickr

Downtown LA walk through/construction by robb, on Flickr

Downtown LA walk through/construction by robb, on Flickr

Downtown LA walk through/construction by robb, on Flickr

Downtown LA walk through/construction by robb, on Flickr

a few more on my flickr if you are so inclined.

i also took note of the recent comment showing love to the historic 1/2 story buildings, which add richness to the streetscape and integrate well with the pedestrian experience. i agree but as enjoyed almost every building i thought why can't they keep the facades and add 5 to 6 story setback/additions (for smaller lots) and towers set back for the larger lots. They would have to outlaw new curb cuts tho, otherwise it would destroy walkability

[Doctorboffin]

^I can't wait to see Ten50s 700 foot sister.

Great update.

[Valyrian Steel]

Originally Posted by Resident

Maaannnnn... I remember when Metropolis was a pit and a certain Architectural photographer and Trump supporter both were saying that it was a dead project.

I believe they opened up the lot for parking. It was quite obviously temporary but a couple of forumers threw a tantrum over it due to their confirmation bias of "nothing gets built in LA".

[Easy]

Originally Posted by Doctorboffin

^I can't wait to see Ten50s 700 foot sister.

Great update.

I think that one will actually happen. All of the single story buildings are empty and should be demoed this spring.

[Doctorboffin]

^Honestly, call me a blind optimist, but we have had a great track record for not having projects get canceled on us (in the last few years the only two I know that were hard core cancelled are now coming back in different forms). I really think most of these buildings will happen, the only ones I doubt are Shy's and the Janga Tower.

[Mojeda101]

Originally Posted by LA/OCman

I did see a photo that was taken later last night and the Orpheum blade sign was lit up in that photo. Not sure if the UA sign has been restored.

Last night was Night on Broadway so all the theaters with functioning lights turned them on. Although I wish they were better maintained because nearly all the theaters have burned out lights.

In regards to your point Boffin, I don't think it's so much the projects getting 'canceled' rather having them break ground on their targeted date. Alexan was aiming for October of last year. 4th & Hill was aiming for early 2016, 4th & Broadway immediately after the demo of the existing structure last year. So would we classify those as canceled? On hold? Delayed?

I want everything built, but when I see it passing their deadline by several months to years I start to question if they're still serious projects. Although 888 S Hope was delayed over a year and started up so I'm going to try and keep an open mind and give the benefit of the doubt.

[hughfb3]

Originally Posted by Doctorboffin

^I can't wait to see Ten50s 700 foot sister.

Great update.

Please remind me of which project you are referring? I was looking on the first page and see no mention of a 700 footer in this vicinity

[NativeOrange]

Originally Posted by hughfb3

Please remind me of which project you are referring? I was looking on the first page and see no mention of a 700 footer in this vicinity

http://urbanize.la/post/crescent-hei...wer-south-park

[hughfb3]

Originally Posted by NativeOrange

http://urbanize.la/post/crescent-hei...wer-south-park

Oh yeah, thank you!!! I completely forgot about this one. We don't even have a mention of it on page one. Does anyone know any time frame on this one for demo, ground breaking, and/or completion?

[JDRCRASH]

Man NOB was PACKED last night.

I was meeting up with friends there and made the foolish decision to drive and pay $6 for parking. Come to find out my friends ended up taking uber. And here I was originally debating on taking Gold and Purple/Red in the first place lol

On the bright side I was able to give them a ride back and spare them from waiting for another uber trip... on a cold night ...at 12:30am... at a pub near skid row haha

[cesar90]

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[blackcat23]

AMP Lofts begin construction

[Illithid Dude]

Wow, I've been waiting for the AMP Lofts for literal years, since I just joined the site. Happy to see this one start.

[LAsam]

Originally Posted by cesar90

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Those dusk shots of the skyline are gorgeous near the end of that video. Also really liked that elevated shot of Oceanwide/Circa/Metropolis. Thanks for sharing these videos.