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Originally Posted by hughfb3
I used to really Love the idea of all these new supertall buildings topping the USBank tower... until I started traveling the world. I came back to LA in such appreciation for what it is and actually love our skyline the way it is.
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I like your post since it's more realistic & also deals with dtla for what it is....appreciates it for what it is.....& how it relates to other places you've been.
When I see ppl getting obsessed about super talls, or talking about the height of new projs in dt as though nothing else matters...or nothing else is as important....they remind me of ppl going into great detail about how they'll spend their earnings after they win the $300 million lotto.
they often seem oblivious to the economics of dtla. They have an attitude of 'build it & they will come.' I wish things were that simple.
as I was watching a video of someone walking around LA live, the main thing that stood out to me is not that bldgs in dt are not taller or aren't tall enough. the main thing that stands out are that prominent locations throughout dt are still parking lots.
At other times I'm reminded that streets like broadway are still stuck with too many swap meets, some of them constantly plagued by graffiti.....or the hood still has too many semi vacant or fully vacant store fronts.
whenever I'm actually
in dtla....not just dealing with it as a distant, abstract idea.... the lack of infill in general, high density or low, is what always catches me off guard. It's at moments like those that dtla not having enough of the bldgs seen in cities like NYC, hong kong or chicago seem like the least of any issue or problem.
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when I'm going through the peripheral sections of dt, even new smaller, shorter projs like these are more greatly appreciated since those areas are otherwise mainly rundown old warehouses, parking lots & things like struggling liquor stores.....
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FMB Development Breaks Ground on New Landmark, Mixed-Use Property in the Heart of Downtown L.A.’s South Park District
Business Wire
August 09, 2017
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Last night, FMB Development and Build4You celebrated a ground breaking on a landmark mixed-use property in the heart of one of Southern California’s most exciting entertainment districts and growing residential communities. The event featured remarks from the CEOs of FMB Development and Build4You and a catered reception open to the neighborhood and local business community.
Located at 1317 Hope Street in Downtown Los Angeles’ South Park District—only blocks away from the L.A. Convention Center, Staples Center, L.A. Live and the Metro Blue Line Pico Station – the property boasts 7 stories, 38 units and four thousand square feet of ground floor commercial space.
The property will add to the neighborhood’s walkability, character, and retail offerings, while providing a boutique feel and high-end living amenities to residents. It will expand the residential community along the southwestern edge of Downtown surrounding Pico Boulevard. Tailored to meet the needs of the Downtown workforce, 1317 Hope Street features modern studio and one-bedroom apartments, along with two luxury penthouse suites, each with their own private rooftop decks.
Building partner Yossi Peretz added, “1317 Hope Street will stand out among other new developments in the area because of our commitment to only using the highest quality building materials and top-of-the-line finishes, creating a building that is both luxurious and iconic.”
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