Now that Metropolis is nearing its "real" groundbreaking I wanted to get forumers opinions and ideas on how they would like to see the development of Francisco street proceed. Granted, Greenland development seems to have a fairly well designed concept for their property but beyond that Francisco street, as a critical thoroughfare which connects the financial district (including the nearby Wilshire/Grand) to the entertainment district, is a mess. It is narrow, pocked with ugly parking lots and parking structures, and run down commercial buildings. Add to that its north/south orientation is broken by a freeway off ramp. Since the demise of the city's CRA, which of course had the authority and financial power to purchase and assemble property for future development, I think that there is little that the city can now do to guide good design and development. This could be such a critical element which would tie together the various DTLA projects. What are others opinions about this and what would be the desired outcome for this street--retail, office, entertainment, hospitality, residential?
Last edited by Wilcal; Jul 13, 2014 at 4:37 AM.
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