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Downtown Crossroads: A Block that Overlaps Districts

By Ed Fuentes — June 20, 2008
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the view

9th and Main is a Downtown junction with the odd median nearing a completed facelift––something planned as far back as 2005. It’s another step to improve what has become the corner of Gallery Row and the Fashion District. New colorful blue and green spheres aside, the block's features include lofts, galleries, roll up your sleeves tailoring, a fashion designer...


Everyday

Heroes Mural Raises Question: Why Do Only Film Shoots Get Cool Alleys?

By Eric Richardson — June 19, 2008
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Heroes Mural

The NBC show Heroes is shooting in the Historic Core on Saturday and Sunday, and part of the set preparation has involved painting a large, colorful mural of an exploding Earth on Frank Court, the alley between Spring and Broadway. It's a big change for the typically non-descript alley, but one that will only last the weekend.


Everyday

City Clerk Releases DLANC Election Results

By Eric Richardson — June 19, 2008
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Voters in Line for the DLANC Election

The City Clerk this afternoon released the results of last week's Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC) election. Sixty candidates were running for 28 seats on the council's Board of Directors, and a record number of people turned out to vote. Today's official results don't differ significantly from preliminary results released last week, but late...


Growth

Motorpool Construction Moving on Up

By Eric Richardson — June 19, 2008
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LAPD Motorpool

It was only back in February that the LAPD Motorpool site on Main street was cleared with the demolition of M.J. Higgins Gallery, but framing work for the new garage is now visible above the surrounding fence. The 28,000 square foot facility replaces the existing Motor Transport Division site on 1st street.


Movement

This Day in 1968: 3rd Street Tunnel Reopened

By Eric Richardson — June 18, 2008

3rd Street Tunnel

On June 18th, 1968, the 3rd street tunnel reopened to traffic after a nine month closure in which the tunnel was extended 118 feet. The work was part of $22.8 million in public works projects done for Bunker Hill redevelopment.


Growth

Industrial Land Use Policy Gets an Award?

By Eric Richardson — June 18, 2008
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Arts District

Perhaps the Downtown Art Walk shouldn't be so proud of its L.A. APA Awards win. Curbed has a list of the winners, and one of the awards went to the Planning Department and the Community Redevelopment Agency for their work on the Industrial Land Use Policy.


Everyday

Downtown Joins Vows Heard Around the State

By Ed Fuentes — June 18, 2008
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the south lawn

When the wedding invitation arrives in the form of a press release, the vows declaring a commitment of love and partnership become a political statement. A similar scene was repeated around the state on Monday evening, as the first wave of legal same-sex marriages began at 5:01 pm. On a warm Tuesday morning, Downtown had its first ceremony with Shane Goldsmith...


Etc

Entourage Filming at P.E. Lofts Tomorrow

By Eric Richardson — June 17, 2008
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Made of Honor Light on PE Building

The HBO show Entourage rolls into the Pacific Electric Lofts tomorrow for a day of filming. The just-sent filming notice says things get underway at 5am, running until 10pm. What's the scene involve? That's less clear. The notice just says "Interior and exterior dialogue." Parking on the east side of the block will be closed off, as will the south curblane...


Growth

Perry Pushes Motion to Reconsider Pershing Square Improvements

By Eric Richardson — June 17, 2008
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Pershing Square's Palm Court

City Council today voted to assert jurisdiction over the recent Park Commissioners decision to move forward with a $190,000 renovation of Pershing Square's Palm Court. The motion by Councilwoman Jan Perry says that "Legitimate questions have been raised about this action which need further review."


Growth

Developers Say Downtown Market Still Strong, Despite Recent Troubles

By Eric Richardson — June 17, 2008
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Downtown Housing Forum

At today's 10th Annual CCA Downtown Housing Forum, developers made the case that Downtown is still a great place to be developing residential properties. Developer Tom Gilmore moderated a panel that featured five other developers and one broker. Common to each presentation was a pride in how far Downtown has come over the past ten years, and a confidence...