Mixed feelings. On the one hand, the Century Plaza is neither landmark architecture nor among Yamasaki's signature work. Its future as a top-tier hotel is not bright, and it's hard to imagine how this particular design could be appealingly re-used. That it was once favored by presidents and iconic celebrities is not, in the context of Los Angeles, a historically exceptional claim.
On the other hand, 600-foot towers would be quite imposing for that location, adjoined as it is by tracts of single-family homes. "Less car-centric" is doubtful -- deceitful, even -- considering the project's intended demographic and a lack of meaningful transit.
My sense is that Rosenfeld's stronger opposition will come from homeowner groups to the west. At least one District 5 candidate is
already leveraging the issue.