Development
Meeting to Discuss Future of 1888 Pershing Hotel
By Eric Richardson — October 04, 2011 — 2 Comments
The fate of the 1888 Pershing Hotel will be the topic of a Thursday evening town hall meeting hosted by DLANC and the Skid Row Housing Trust.
State Hurdles Passed, Stadium Talk Returns to L.A.
By Eric Richardson — September 21, 2011 — 15 Comments
With its state bill on the desk of Governor Jerry Brown, talk of AEG's proposed Farmers Field project returns to L.A. on Monday with a meeting on transportation issues.
Plans to be Presented for Broad-adjacent Tower
By Eric Richardson — September 13, 2011 — 21 Comments
The 19-story, 258-unit residential tower designed by Arquitectonica is designed to complement the Broad Museum, under construction next door on Grand Avenue.
A Thin Residential Conversion Proposed for Broadway
By Eric Richardson — August 22, 2011 — 9 Comments
The shabby four-story building at 735 S. Broadway may not seem the most likely place for residential development, but that's exactly what is proposed for the 1908 structure.
Long Renovation of the Hotel Clark Continues
By Eric Richardson — August 04, 2011 — 7 Comments
The long and mysterious renovation of the Hotel Clark continues, with recent permits for construction of three restaurants and a coffee shop. Just don't hold your breath for the opening.
Roosevelt Lofts Sale to Conclude Downtown's Bankruptcy Boom
By Eric Richardson — August 02, 2011 — 3 Comments
The 222-unit Roosevelt Lofts should be sold in a bankruptcy auction at the end of August, bringing an end to two years of bankruptcy boom for Downtown's residential projects.
City Touts Stadium Deal as Safe for Taxpayers
By Eric Richardson — July 25, 2011 — 9 Comments
On the same day as players approves a deal that will bring teams into camp, the team that has been negotiating the return of the NFL to Los Angeles unveiled the product of their talks.
Hearings One Week Away, Stadium Reports Pick Up Speed
By Eric Richardson — July 20, 2011 — 16 Comments
As next week's hearings on AEG's Farmers Field move closer, news both for and against the $1.3-billion project is starting to pick up speed.
36 Years Ago, Little Tokyo Towers Went Up in 33 Days
By Eric Richardson — July 06, 2011 — 6 Comments
Pre-fab construction is a hot trend, but it's nothing new Downtown. 36 years ago, the 16-story Little Tokyo Towers went up in only 33 days.
One-Unit Development Underway on 7th
By Eric Richardson — June 16, 2011 — 2 Comments
Downtown's smallest residential development may be underway on 7th Street, where the top floor of the Okada building is being converted to one residential unit.
One Santa Fe to Get Reworked Lease, Metro as Retail Tenant
By Eric Richardson — June 15, 2011 — 3 Comments
The 438-unit One Santa Fe project will get reworked lease terms and a 35,000-square-foot retail tenant under news terms it has worked out with Metro.
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