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Walmart drew Downtown protests, but why didn't Target?
By Emily Chu — August 31, 2012 — 7 Comments
Target and Walmart are more similar than different. They have competitive price points, comparable shopper demographics and both are not unionized. So why is Downtown so welcoming toward CityTarget, but not necessarily toward Walmart's Neighborhood Market
Premium apartment complex slated for construction in Little Tokyo
By Hayley Fox — July 25, 2012 — 6 Comments
A new, 240-unit apartment complex is set to be built on 2nd and San Pedro streets in downtown L.A. Developers say rents will average about $2,200 a month.
By Hayley Fox — July 09, 2012
Plans for this new luxury high-rise were put on hold for financial reasons in 2008 -- now developers are moving forward and plan to break ground this September.
via J. Walcher Communications
Developers break ground on new Downtown Marriott hotels
By Hayley Fox — June 26, 2012
The $172-million project will add a Marriott Courtyard and a Marriott Residence Inn to the area surrounding L.A. Live. The project is expected to be completed by 2014.
Courtesy Michael Bowe
Brewmaster responds: An open letter from the former Angel City owner
By Hayley Fox — June 20, 2012 — 1 Comment
Angel City Brewery's founder and previous owner writes an open letter to Downtowners, beer lovers and entrepreneurs -- about the successes and shortfalls of his homemade business.
Courtesy of SPARC/ Johanna Poethig
Signature Broadway mural to be removed, relocated
By Emily Chu — June 19, 2012 — 4 Comments
The DTLA mural of golden arms reaching towards a vibrant red sky is located on a building near 4th and Broadway. Last night, the process began to remove the painting piece-by-piece.
Andrew Lopez
'It's not just another bar,' says new owner of Downtown's King Eddy Saloon
By Hayley Fox — June 18, 2012 — 5 Comments
The 5th and Los Angeles bar will keep its name but change its aesthetic. "It's a neighborhood bar," owner Michael Leko said, "and the neighborhood's changing."
Broadway historic theaters adapt to ensure the show goes on
By Sonali Kohli — June 05, 2012 — 6 Comments
Downtown's theaters have maintained much of their architecture over the past century, but have had to adapt to changing technology and L.A. demographics.
Community uses guerrilla gardening to spruce up Skid Row
By Sonali Kohli — May 22, 2012
Skid Row activists say they want to fix the gray that's everywhere in this Downtown neighborhood, and they're using plants to do it.
Tony Pierce / KPCC
Wilshire Grand to be replaced with 70-floor, $1 billion luxury hotel
By Hayley Fox — May 22, 2012 — 2 Comments
Downtown's Wilshire Grand will soon be demolished and a luxury hotel will take its place. The new skyscraper will be the second tallest building in the Southland -- coming in close behind its DTLA neighbor, the US Bank building.
Hayley Fox
Clifton's renovation uncovers what could be oldest piece of neon in the world
By Hayley Fox — May 18, 2012 — 2 Comments
The themed cafeteria on Broadway is undergoing a complete makeover as owner Andrew Meieran works to update the restaurant and resurrect the tiki bar. As progress continues, he's uncovered layers of the landmark's history.
Grand Ave. Civic Center Park could open by June
By Tony Pierce — May 08, 2012
Among other features, the park will boast a performance lawn, a grand event lawn, ADA-accessible walkways, a dog run and a community terrace area showcasing plants from around the world.
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