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caligrad · #**5581** Posted **Jul 30, 2017, 6:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by BrandonJXN

Can someone photoshop an 1,100 foot tall Richfield Tower so this man can be happy? Sheesh.

Someone PLEASE do it for the love of god. I haven't commented in months but seeing "Richfield Richfield Richfield" weekly has dried up the last nerve I was holding on to.... like guuuurrrrllllll let it go!

I can NOT deal anymore.

Wilcal · #**5582** Posted **Jul 30, 2017, 7:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by caligrad

Someone PLEASE do it for the love of god. I haven't commented in months but seeing "Richfield Richfield Richfield" weekly has dried up the last nerve I was holding on to.... like guuuurrrrllllll let it go!

I can NOT deal anymore.

Please don't. Suicide is not the answer--please seek help. I too, loved the Richfield tower but I managed to get through my grief over it's passing. Obviously, Caligrad has not yet reached that point, and I do have concern for him. But please have faith and have forgiveness in your heart.

colemonkee · #**5583** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 12:20 AM**

Zoom in on the Metropolis Web Cam, and I think you can spy the first piece of cladding on the tallest Oceanwide Plaza tower. Appears to be 2 stories above the podium setback, just to the right of the crane tower and underneath a construction banner.

Car(e)-Free LA · #**5584** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 12:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by Blesha13

I would love to see a 1300 footer on the World Trade Center parcel. From the East and West between the 110 and Flower and North and South between 1st and 4th need to be demolished.

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Originally Posted by bhunsberger

Speaking of World Trade Center.. I think two super tall twin towers would revolutionize the LA Skyline. THAT would be awesome!

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Originally Posted by CaliNative

Would still love to see a taller & modern version of the art deco Richfield Tower over 1100 feet.

Please excuse my rudimentary photo-editing skills:

colemonkee · #**5585** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 1:11 AM**

^ Okay, I have to admit: that would be pretty legit, especially if we got someone really good at neo-gothic/neo-art deco like SHoP to design it.

However, because this is not a real project, please stop the discussion about this tower now. All future posts on this topic will be deleted, and suspensions handed out for those who can't stay on topic.

Thank you,

The Management

Eightball · #**5586** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 1:49 AM**

Speaking of cladding (err, windows) spotted this a couple days ago, 700 block of Spring

700 block spring st #dtla by robb, on Flickr

700 block spring st #dtla by robb, on Flickr

i may be late but this new business in the spring st arcade looks great. several other new businesses have opened/are just bout to open there as well

spring st arcade by robb, on Flickr

bhunsberger · #**5587** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 5:26 AM**

Figured I would share one of my favorite shots I've taken of the LA skyline. What do you think?

Quixote · #**5588** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 7:05 AM**

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Originally Posted by colemonkee

Zoom in on the Metropolis Web Cam, and I think you can spy the first piece of cladding on the tallest Oceanwide Plaza tower. Appears to be 2 stories above the podium setback, just to the right of the crane tower and underneath a construction banner.

http://www.thepicta.com/media/1569056827373946050_4525936545

Kira Ju · #**5589** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 8:27 AM**

They are so beautiful. i like them

scania · #**5590** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 1:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by bhunsberger

Figured I would share one of my favorite shots I've taken of the LA skyline. What do you think?

Nice pic...i dobwished the pic was zoomed in a little.

citywatch · #**5591** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 2:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by colemonkee

However, because this is not a real project

Ppl who keep dreaming about taller, taller, taller bldgs in dtla are setting themselves up for disappointment.

I just posted an article about the way vacant office space in dt still hasn't managed to fill up while the space in other areas in LA like century city have. That trend has been true for over 25 yrs.

I keep hoping that will change, but it never does.

Sad, too, cuz ppl in LA who are such fans of super talls, if they eventually want to be in a place that fulfills their dreams, may have to move to another city....such as the windy city....where ppl like brandonjxn live.

Ppl in LA will be more realistic if they just hope....as I do....that as many of the deadzones as possible in dtla at least are eliminated. for instance, the parking lot in little tokyo on Los angeles st south of 2nd will finally be filled in with a new community gymnasium. A formal groundbreaking for it is this wk & actual construction is supposed to start next month.

I have a hunch most ppl who work, live or visit the hood probably find all the surface parking lots & the still plentiful number of rundown small bldgs & storefronts to be more troublesome than the fact dtla doesn't have more super talls or a true super tall. not to mention their having more problems with homeless ppl & panhandlers.

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cesar90 · #**5592** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 5:10 PM**

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DJ1272 · #**5593** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 5:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by bhunsberger

Figured I would share one of my favorite shots I've taken of the LA skyline. What do you think?

Great pic. Please take another exactly like this sub to reflect the progress that's been made.

gurbie · #**5594** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 5:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by citywatch

Ppl who keep dreaming about taller, taller, taller bldgs in dtla are setting themselves up for disappointment.

I just posted an article about the way vacant office space in dt still hasn't managed to fill up while the space in other areas in LA like century city have. That trend has been true for over 25 yrs.

I keep hoping that will change, but it never does.

Sad, too, cuz ppl in LA who are such fans of super talls, if they eventually want to be in a place that fulfills their dreams, may have to move to another city....such as the windy city....where ppl like brandonjxn live.

Ppl in LA will be more realistic if they just hope....as I do....that as many of the deadzones as possible in dtla at least are eliminated. for instance, the parking lot in little tokyo on Los angeles st south of 2nd will finally be filled in with a new community gymnasium. A formal groundbreaking for it is this wk & actual construction is supposed to start next month.

I have a hunch most ppl who work, live or visit the hood probably find all the surface parking lots & the still plentiful number of rundown small bldgs & storefronts to be more troublesome than the fact dtla doesn't have more super talls or a true super tall. not to mention their having more problems with homeless ppl & panhandlers.

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We're still aticipating something really tall on the Angel's Knoll site, though. Right?

bhunsberger · #**5595** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 5:47 PM**

[QUOTE=citywatch;7880598]Ppl who keep dreaming about taller, taller, taller bldgs in dtla are setting themselves up for disappointment.

I just posted an article about the way vacant office space in dt still hasn't managed to fill up while the space in other areas in LA like century city have. That trend has been true for over 25 yrs.

I keep hoping that will change, but it never does.

Sad, too, cuz ppl in LA who are such fans of super talls, if they eventually want to be in a place that fulfills their dreams, may have to move to another city....such as the windy city....where ppl like brandonjxn live.

Ppl in LA will be more realistic if they just hope....as I do....that as many of the deadzones as possible in dtla at least are eliminated. for instance, the parking lot in little tokyo on Los angeles st south of 2nd will finally be filled in with a new community gymnasium. A formal groundbreaking for it is this wk & actual construction is supposed to start next month.

I have a hunch most ppl who work, live or visit the hood probably find all the surface parking lots & the still plentiful number of rundown small bldgs & storefronts to be more troublesome than the fact dtla doesn't have more super talls or a true super tall. not to mention their having more problems with homeless ppl & panhandlers.

Any new development is great, no matter the height. I think anything above 400ft is something to be super excited about. We should also applaud any type of restoration or clean up of any buildings that desperately need it. There is no doubt that DTLA is being revived, and it will be a great and welcomed epicenter of the surrounding areas. I cannot wait to walk through DTLA in 2030.

WonderlandPark2 · #**5596** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 5:53 PM**

official announcement coming later today

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-olympics-los-angeles-idUSKBN1AG235
#SPORTS NEWS
JULY 31, 2017 / 10:08 AM / 21 MINUTES AGO
Los Angeles to host 2028 Summer Olympics: L.A. Times

bhunsberger · #**5597** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 6:09 PM**

Here are a few more shots I have taken within the last couple of months. I hope it's okay to post these. Let me know what you think! I plan to go take updated photos, but I want to go on a smog-free day. The last photo is really something that puts it in perspective.

ChargerCarl · #**5598** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 6:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by bhunsberger

Here are a few more shots I have taken within the last couple of months. I hope it's okay to post these. Let me know what you think! I plan to go take updated photos, but I want to go on a smog-free day. The last photo is really something that puts it in perspective.

black_crow · #**5599** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 8:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by bhunsberger

Here are a few more shots I have taken within the last couple of months. I hope it's okay to post these. Let me know what you think! I plan to go take updated photos, but I want to go on a smog-free day. The last photo is really something that puts it in perspective.

Really nice pictures.

They remind me of some postcard pictures (with those palm trees plus skyline).

Wilcal · #**5600** Posted **Jul 31, 2017, 10:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by colemonkee

^ Okay, I have to admit: that would be pretty legit, especially if we got someone really good at neo-gothic/neo-art deco like SHoP to design it.

However, because this is not a real project, please stop the discussion about this tower now. All future posts on this topic will be deleted, and suspensions handed out for those who can't stay on topic.

Thank you,

The Management

Gee Whiz Colemonkee, I think that you are being a little harsh. Most, if not all, of these forummers have posted very relevant and contributing opinions on this site in the past. I think that they are just kidding around about the Richfield tower, I know that I was. Perhaps a very stern and simple "PLEASE PEOPLE LET'S REMAIN ON TOPIC" would have sufficed. Thank you.