LOS ANGELES | Downtown Project Rundown 6.0 - Page 316

citywatch · #**6301** Posted **Nov 11, 2017, 2:52 AM**

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I like your longer running vids....looks like the south side of barry shy's conversion proj next to the ace hotel has been given a final coat of paint....the part around 1:28 captures what was once the main impression that ppl had when wandering through too many sections of dtla.....& not in a way that city leaders would be happy about.

that's why all the new devlpt is so long overdue. Finally!! is the main reaction I have when seeing the ongoing changes.

this putdown....attributed to a comment that a well known writer said about a visit to oakland yrs ago....really did apply to dtla too in the past....

citywatch · #**6302** Posted **Nov 13, 2017, 3:17 AM**

too bad more of the graffiti 'artists' of dtla, who make such an eyesore of the walls of properties throughout the area, weren't more like this person.....

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Valyrian Steel · #**6303** Posted **Nov 13, 2017, 7:21 AM**

Delete.

Wilcal · #**6304** Posted **Nov 13, 2017, 4:09 PM**

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too bad more of the graffiti 'artists' of dtla, who make such an eyesore of the walls of properties throughout the area, weren't more like this person.....

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What a fascinating young man.
The others that you mention are brainless animals--this man is an artist--perhaps a genius.

bhunsberger · #**6305** Posted **Nov 13, 2017, 11:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by citywatch

too bad more of the graffiti 'artists' of dtla, who make such an eyesore of the walls of properties throughout the area, weren't more like this person.....

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Very cool. The only worry is that someday hopefully a tower is built in the empty lot below. It will end up covering part, if not all of the mural.

JDRCRASH · #**6306** Posted **Nov 14, 2017, 5:42 AM**

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I agree with you. I would think more young people would be into the restoration of these old theaters, but maybe not. They're a different generation.

These old theaters could totally have old film revival series or something, and could be used as performance and conference spaces.

These Broadway theaters could totally be used for the LA Film Festival, too, if restored and modern projection equipment were installed.

I know I can’t speak for all millennials, but I can definitely appreciate the full restoration of ornate gems like these (even if they don’t posess high ceilings, exposed brick, hidden speakeasies, etc.)

After all true beauty is more than just a facade... case in point: Grove, A@B, Main St USA, etc etc.

Illithid Dude · #**6307** Posted **Nov 14, 2017, 7:10 AM**

I would certainly love an organization such as The American Cinemateque to restore a theater on Broadway and play revivalist films, just as they have done so with The Egyptian in Hollywood. Unfortunately, many of these organizations are non profit, and lack the funds to begin such a costly capital project. Anyone know any wealthy people who can be encouraged to donate?

blackcat23 · #**6308** Posted **Nov 14, 2017, 9:20 PM**

1027 Wilshire is alive

caligrad · #**6309** Posted **Nov 14, 2017, 9:25 PM**

Its bad already. 376 live/work units, some retail....800 parking spaces?? And being over 7 stories, doesn't that mean it will have to be steel construction? Its just annoying, especially when compared to what was originally proposed there. For a lot that size, not enough units at all.

ConstructDTLA · #**6310** Posted **Nov 15, 2017, 7:26 AM**

Over 100 new pics on my Flickr, here are a few:

Downtown Los Angeles Skyline by Hunter, on Flickr

7th Street Restoration by Hunter, on Flickr

8th & Spring by Hunter, on Flickr

801 S Hill (Shake Shack) by Hunter, on Flickr

825 S Hill by Hunter, on Flickr

888 S Hope by Hunter, on Flickr

1120 S Grand & 1130 S Hope by Hunter, on Flickr

Apex 2 by Hunter, on Flickr

Broadway Palace by Hunter, on Flickr

Circa by Hunter, on Flickr

Oceanwide Plaza by Hunter, on Flickr

Oceanwide Plaza & Circa by Hunter, on Flickr

Park 5th by Hunter, on Flickr

Oceanwide Plaza & Circa by Hunter, on Flickr

South Park by Hunter, on Flickr

WSS Shoes / Hartfields? by Hunter, on Flickr

colemonkee · #**6311** Posted **Nov 15, 2017, 3:10 PM**

Great shots, as always, Hunter!

ThebiteofSuarez · #**6312** Posted **Nov 15, 2017, 7:30 PM**

The Circa webcam is back up! I drove past it on the weekend and was pleasantly surprised by the podium grille; I had only had the chance to see it via the webcam and was originally disappointed by the transparency, but when you approach the project from the north, the individual grilles hide the structure like in the renderings. Will wait to see how this one turns out.

The scaffolding for the cantilever at Oceanwide Plaza is incredible and is something you don't see everyday. Also, great pics Hunter!

bhunsberger · #**6313** Posted **Nov 15, 2017, 8:08 PM**

Link to circa webcam? cant find it.

Orlando · #**6314** Posted **Nov 15, 2017, 8:29 PM**

Awesome photo update! LA's boom is incredible! I hope it keeps booming.

SoCalKid · #**6315** Posted **Nov 15, 2017, 10:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by ThebiteofSuarez

The Circa webcam is back up! I drove past it on the weekend and was pleasantly surprised by the podium grille; I had only had the chance to see it via the webcam and was originally disappointed by the transparency, but when you approach the project from the north, the individual grilles hide the structure like in the renderings. Will wait to see how this one turns out.

How did it look from other angles?

SoCalKid · #**6316** Posted **Nov 15, 2017, 11:47 PM**

Big news for the Broadway theaters - a new touring version of Hair will have a two month run at the Palace Theatre! As far as I'm aware, this is the first time a broadway-style production has run in one of our Broadway theaters (at least in modern times). Hopefully it's a huge success and producers take notice. It would be awesome to see the Palace, Orpheum, United Artists, State, and Million Dollar Theaters (after Cobird leaves) consistently activated with broadway shows.

scania · #**6317** Posted **Nov 16, 2017, 3:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by SoCalKid

Big news for the Broadway theaters - a new touring version of Hair will have a two month run at the Palace Theatre! As far as I'm aware, this is the first time a broadway-style production has run in one of our Broadway theaters (at least in modern times). Hopefully it's a huge success and producers take notice. It would be awesome to see the Palace, Orpheum, United Artists, State, and Million Dollar Theaters (after Cobird leaves) consistently activated with broadway shows.

This is great. Cleaning up Broadway totally will change the atmosphere of DTLA. That and renovating Pershing Square.

bhunsberger · #**6318** Posted **Nov 16, 2017, 9:10 PM**

A bit off topic, but has there ever been any talk of developing the World Trade Center garage at 350 Figueroa? I think a 400-600ft tower would look really nice there.

bzcat · #**6319** Posted **Nov 16, 2017, 10:07 PM**

The Circa twins looks so stumpy... I don't know why. Maybe it is how the towers are setback from the podium? I know they are not really short but they just look short in photos.

homebucket · #**6320** Posted **Nov 16, 2017, 11:08 PM**

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The Circa twins looks so stumpy... I don't know why. Maybe it is how the towers are setback from the podium? I know they are not really short but they just look short in photos.

It's the podium. If the towers went uninterrupted all the way to street level, they would appear much taller and slimmer.