Development
SCI-Arc Campus Part of Ten Property Deal
By Eric Richardson — January 24, 2011 — 8 Comments
The table is set for SCI-Arc to buy its quarter-mile-long campus after the property changed hands today as part of a ten property settlement by bankrupt Meruelo Maddux.
By Eric Richardson — January 20, 2011 — 2 Comments
On Tuesday, City Council postponed action on several redevelopment projects that add up to nearly a billion dollars once approved.
AEG's Stadium Plan Gets Its First Day
By Eric Richardson — January 19, 2011 — 3 Comments
Wednesday's first hearing for AEG's plans to put an NFL stadium and events center next to Staples Center showed plenty of support inside City Hall, but also plenty of work left to be done on the project's financial analysis.
Building Downtown is a Family Business
By Eric Richardson — January 19, 2011 — 11 Comments
A family-run construction business, MDM Builders has had its hands in opening a surprising number of Downtown buildings over the last five years, with more on the way.
Council to Consider Stadium Motions
By Eric Richardson — January 18, 2011 — 11 Comments
AEG’s proposal to build an NFL stadium and events center next door to Staples Center got its first official airing at City Hall this morning and blogdowntown was there to cover it live.
Concerto Heads to Court Planning for a Sale
By Eric Richardson — January 18, 2011 — 5 Comments
Developer Sonny Astani hopes to sell his 30-story Concerto tower by the end of the month, but in the meantime the legal fight over construction continues.
Metro Confirms Talks to Buy Union Station
By Eric Richardson — January 07, 2011 — 2 Comments
Metro today confirmed that is working on a deal to acquire Union Station, potentially in partnership with the High-Speed Rail project.
Brockman Moves Toward Auction, Roosevelt Next?
By Eric Richardson — December 27, 2010 — 9 Comments
A judge last week gave Bank of America permission to foreclose the Brockman Building's 76 lofts. Next month the bank will argue to do the same at the 222-unit Roosevelt Lofts.
First Look: Renderings for Downtown NFL Stadium
By Eric Richardson — December 15, 2010 — 149 Comments
Renderings are being unveiled today for the L.A. Event Center, the NFL stadium proposed to rise next to Staples Center and L.A. Live.
Wilshire Grand Project Announces Labor Deals
By Eric Richardson — December 15, 2010 — 2 Comments
One day before heading to the Planning Commission, city officials and project representatives gathered Wednesday to announce a pair of labor agreements.
By Eric Richardson — December 14, 2010 — 18 Comments
AEG will hold a press conference on Wednesday to show off the first renderings of its proposed NFL stadium and events center.
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