Wind 1, Cabanas 0
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Gusty winds on Saturday night damaged this outdoor furniture at 705 W. 9th.
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — Overnight gusts took their toll on cabanas installed on the podium of stalled residential tower 705 W. 9th. The building sits empty while developer Meruelo Maddux and its lenders argue over its future in bankruptcy court.
As seen from a neighboring building, the indecision hasn't been good for this furniture on the building's podium level. Broken frames and partially detached awnings tell of high winds that came through Downtown on Saturday night.
The issue is one the building's going to have to deal with regularly. The exposed placement of the furniture, jutting out over the corner of 9th and Flower, means that it will likely see gusty winds many times in the future.
Ginny on December 13, 2009, at 01:52PM – #1
Still want to live there! rental! Rental!!!
Robert on December 13, 2009, at 02:44PM – #2
Does anybody know if the building is finished above the street level? I don't understand the concrete mess that seems to cover up the garage level. Will there be any additional color or will it be the canvas for an art piece? If the city approved this...they ought to go back to the drawing board. It looks incomplete.
Brian on December 13, 2009, at 05:52PM – #3
Robert: There has not been too much activity over there lately (we live across the street at Market Lofts). I have no idea if they are doing a lot of work inside but but this building and Concerto have been quiet the last little while.
Ravi on December 14, 2009, at 01:54PM – #4
Never forget to look UP when you're walking out and about in Downtown!