Not currently logged in. [Login or Create an Account]

Stay Connected

Latest Content

All content from blogdowntown, ordered chronologically.

« Newer Content 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … 83 84 Older Content »

11:31am
Thu, Mar 21 2013

Union Station master plan to prioritize transit over development

— 3 Comments

Metro has released an update on the "master plan" for Union Station, which will guide long-term development of the transit hub and hopefully, transform it into a "premier destination" for travelers.

8:13am
Thu, Mar 21 2013

Ace Hotel sets fall 2013 opening date for new DTLA location

— 10 Comments

Although few project updates have been released, according to the hip Ace's twitter account they will be opening their new Broadway digs in fall 2013. The hotel is being built in the historic United Artists building.

9:07am
Wed, Mar 20 2013

Husband and wife team opens design store in Arts District

— 1 Comment

The couple has been collecting home goods together for more than 16 years and have now opened a residential design store in DTLA. Items range from $9 playing cards designed by Shepard Fairey, to designer sofas that cost thousands.

9:03am
Tue, Mar 19 2013

Streetcar supporters return from Washington after rallying for federal funds

A group of streetcar supporters including councilman José Huizar went to Washington D.C. last week to try and secure federal funding for the streetcar project. They will be applying for a transportation grant in the next two months.

8:40am
Thu, Mar 14 2013

Broadway to become a whole lot brighter with grants for new facade lighting

— 21 Comments

The application period is now open for DTLA property owners to try and secure their piece of $750,000 grant, which will fund new architectural lighting along Broadway.

8:29am
Wed, Mar 13 2013

Rotating chef residency at DTLA eatery kicks off with a menu of LA-inspired food

— 2 Comments

Umamicatessen is hosting a new, rotating chef's table that will feature different chefs over the next 10 weeks. The program begins Thursday with the punny menu, "Live and Dine in L.A.," and will continue for the next several Thursdays.

9:42am
Tue, Mar 12 2013

US Bank building to be sold to investment group in Singapore

The U.S. Bank building in DTLA is the tallest building west of the Mississippi. After financial struggles, the towering structure is being sold to an investment group in Singapore.

4:32pm
Fri, Mar 8 2013

City awards design firm $30 millon contract for new 6th Street Bridge

— 16 Comments

L.A. City Council approved a contract this week for the HNTB design firm to redo the 6th Street Bridge. The firm won the project last year after the city decided the current, historic bridge had to be replaced due to structural issues.

9:26am
Fri, Mar 8 2013

Hotel development continues at LA Live with plans for a new Marriott

— 17 Comments

The push for hotel development in DTLA continues, as AEG announced this week they will be selling a 60,000-square-foot plot of land to be developed into a Marriott. This new Renaissance Hotel is expected to have 450 rooms.

9:53am
Thu, Mar 7 2013

City Council commits to 30 years of funding DTLA streetcar

— 3 Comments

Last year DTLA voters passed a parcel tax to help pay for a new streetcar. This week, the L.A. City Council has committed to do their part by funding operations and maintenance of the streetcar for the next three decades.

3:43pm
Wed, Mar 6 2013

Federal health officials arrive in LA to help with TB investigation

Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention arrived in L.A. on Monday to help local agencies investigate a particular strain of TB that has surfaced on Skid Row.

8:28am
Wed, Mar 6 2013

LA Conservancy releases 2013 'Last Remaining Seats' line-up

In what seems like further proof that summer is not too far away, the L.A. Conservancy has released the line-up of films for their annual movie series "Last Remaining Seats" which begins June 1.