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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

Plans Could Bring Two Restaurants to Standard Oil Building

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 Walking With Dinosaurs at Staples Center

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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

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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

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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

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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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