Underground Connector Recommended By Metro Staff
By Eric Richardson — Friday — 44 Comments
The Regional Connector should be build underground, Metro staff say, but there's a $173 million gap between the funds currently identified and the cost of the line.
Development
Two Restaurants for the Standard Oil Building?
By Rich Alossi
Friday
The owners of the Standard Oil Building at Hope and Olympic want to bring a pair of restaurants to the 1924 structure, including one on the roof.
Everyday
How Did You Find a School or Daycare?
By David Markland
Friday
We're doing a feature on education for next week's paper, and we want to hear from Downtown parents on what they found for school and daycare options.
News
LAPD Lawn Reopens
By Eric Richardson
Thursday
Nearly ten months after it was damaged by the installation of a large tent, the one-acre lawn outside the LAPD's new headquarters is again open and green.
Arts/Culture
Win Tickets to FYF Fest and See Delorean
By Mark Fisher
Thursday
Barcelona-based Delorean's single "Deli" marked their move to the atmospheric techno-dance vibe. This weekend they bring their sound to FYF Fest, and we've got tickets.
Shopping
Fashion Steps Into the Streetlights
By Eric Richardson
Thursday
After a century of relative obscurity, Downtown fashion is stepping out of the wholesale markets and into the public eye.
Food/Nightlife
Fu-Ga Serves Up Hospitality, Japanese Style
By Alanna Lin
Wednesday
Little Tokyo's Fu-ga transformed a basement dive bar into a glimmering dining lounge, but what struck me most on a recent visit was the incredibly friendly staff.
Everyday
Win Tickets to See Dinosaurs at Staples
By blogdowntown Staff
Wednesday
Over 200 million years in the making, Walking With Dinosaurs returns to the Staples Center next week and we've got tickets.
Roads/Rails
Regional Connector Environmental Docs Set for Release
By Eric Richardson
August 30, 2010
On Friday, Metro will release environmental documents for the Regional Connector, kicking off another round of discussion on the nearly $1-billion light rail project.
Development
Civic Park Work Well Underway
By Eric Richardson
August 27, 2010
One month after groundbreaking, work on the Civic Park's $56-million renovation is well underway. Excavation and removal of trees and monuments is the first part of the process.
History
Digging History at Broadway Place
By Eric Richardson
August 25, 2010
Broadway Place is one of Downtown's odder blocks, but its removal is a reminder of the history buried in the streets of the central city.
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