LOS ANGELES | METRO Project Rundown 2.0 (non-downtown) - Page 375

caligrad · #**7481** Posted **May 23, 2016, 6:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by BrianMojo

They're renovating the ramp to include better pedestrian & wheelchair access -- and keeping the parking.

http://la.curbed.com/2014/3/13/10132...-ready-in-2017

Wow. That's unfortunate. I mean, the new bridge looks nice, kinda overworked but nice. Its funny, that article was posted back in 2014 and most of the comments have the same exact opinion as myself. The car access needs to be taken away and the parking deck needs to be replaced with more attractions to keep it as a proper tourist trap.

I'm not sure if the city is running the pier or if its a private company, but whoever is running the pier needs to be slapped in the face. I mean, as of right now it seems like their mentality is "lets not upgrade anything, lets just leave it as is and let the money keep rolling in". Which is a stupid mistake, especially for a city like LA where there are better things to do.

If you want to see what a dying pier looks like. Take a trip down to the south bay to Redondo pier. HORRIBLE.

Muji · #**7482** Posted **May 23, 2016, 6:34 PM**

That's a great read, blackcat! The ways in which the Martin Expo Town Center has changed in response to public comments is quite a mixed bag. It's great that they pushed the developer to make the project mixed-use and to scrap the podium and elevated plaza. On the other hand, it's still disappointing that we've ended up with a smaller project, plus more parking than required. All in all, though I'll be happy to see it move forward.

caligrad · #**7483** Posted **May 23, 2016, 6:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by Illithid Dude

views sucks tho

on topic: santa monica is packed around colorado now. my friends were asking me if there was an event going on. just got back from new york, i'm excited to ride the length of the line tomorrow. i really think that the expo line is going to make a mark on los angeles far greater than what the conservative estimates by metro predict.

I agree on both fronts. Views is an over hyped album. I think so far this year every album has been severely over hyped because the artists that are releasing them know that their albums are garbage.

But back on topic. I also agree with you about the Expo line. I think the expo will easily become one of the heaviest used rail lines in the county in the next few months. Only because of the fact that it links downtown with the ocean. People saying

"omg it takes 45 minutes to get from downtown to the ocean"

Well it really doesn't matter since not everyone will be riding its full length, but even so, it can easily take an hour to get from downtown to the ocean during peak traffic times and the hassle of having to fight for parking and pay 10+ for that parking and wasting gas is enough to ditch the car.

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Originally Posted by JerellO

I have a feeling the expo line won't be able to keep up with ridership in the future and might need to be converted into heavy rail... With Santa Monica being a big tourist draw, people are gonna see there's a metro station and just hop on, throw in locals and you got yourself a packed train. I'm probably wrong though lol

I agree, but I don't think that the Expo line will ever be upgraded to Heavy rail. But if it does perform well and is at capacity, what I see happening is there being a push to get the purple line extension to Santa Monica done, and maybe another rail proposed to help with the demand ( my wet dream being a union station/Sunset blvd/santa monica blvd line

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BrianMojo · #**7484** Posted **May 23, 2016, 6:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by blackcat23

Does anyone else find themselves wondering about maintenance when looking at renderings? Like, how is someone going to garden those plants that are on the outer edge of the building? Or going to mow the lawn on the roof of that retail section?

SimonLA · #**7485** Posted **May 23, 2016, 7:49 PM**

Regarding Expo/Bundy: the northeast corner of the intersection is a gas station, with a stripmall attached (with strip club, see image). That can also go, especially considering there's a gas station on the southeast corner.

Also of note, I was nearly killed by a speeding SUV this weekend while crossing Olympic to reach the train station. I did have time to scream an obscenity at them though, so that's something.

WestCoastSupertall · #**7486** Posted **May 24, 2016, 2:53 AM**

Beverly Center 500 mill makeover

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More pics over at FB

caligrad · #**7487** Posted **May 24, 2016, 4:01 AM**

^^^ The only makeover I would accept from the Beverly Center is if it were completely torn down. Granted I understand they cant put the parking subterranean because of the active oil pumps/wells/tanks under it, but Jesus that thing is so monolithic and out of place for its surrounding area. Where were the Nimbys when they were actually needed.... oh wait. They were salivating at their new shopping palace.

ChelseaFC · #**7488** Posted **May 24, 2016, 3:49 PM**

FYI for any mid-city/BH/westsiders, the new drive thru Starbucks on S La Cienega (between 18th/Airdrome) is now open. Hit it on the way to way to work this morning.

Busy Bee · #**7489** Posted **May 24, 2016, 4:37 PM**

As for the maintenance of rooftop plantings, I've never heard of lawn grass that requires mowing on a roof. It almost always going to be some sort of ground covering that requires minimal intervention besides irrigation.

cesar90 · #**7490** Posted **May 27, 2016, 5:16 PM**

what do you all think of this?

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blackcat23 · #**7491** Posted **May 27, 2016, 5:29 PM**

185-unit apartment complex planned near Sunset/Western

Designed by PSL Architects

ChargerCarl · #**7492** Posted **May 27, 2016, 6:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by cesar90

what do you all think of this?

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Our government has been conducting a war on housing in general.

King Kill 'em · #**7493** Posted **May 27, 2016, 9:11 PM**

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Originally Posted by ChargerCarl

Our government has been conducting a war on housing in general.

I wouldn't say they're conducting one as much as their giving into the NIMBYs who are.

colemonkee · #**7494** Posted **May 28, 2016, 5:45 PM**

Sunset/Western looks great! In other news, drove by Wilshire and Crescent Heights last night and the Wells Fargo is completely gone and heavy grading equipment was there in force. Looks like we have another high rise imminent in the Wilshire Corridor.

King Kill 'em · #**7495** Posted **May 28, 2016, 5:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by colemonkee

Sunset/Western looks great! In other news, drove by Wilshire and Crescent Heights last night and the Wells Fargo is completely gone and heavy grading equipment was there in force. Looks like we have another high rise imminent in the Wilshire Corridor.

Oh wow I'd forgotten about that one. Is its sister development at La Jolla/Wilshire U/C as well?

WestCoastSupertall · #**7496** Posted **May 28, 2016, 9:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by King Kill 'em

Oh wow I'd forgotten about that one. Is its sister development at La Jolla/Wilshire U/C as well?

No, nothing is happening with the La Jolla site — still a parking lot. I'm going to swing by and get pics today.

WestCoastSupertall · #**7497** Posted **May 29, 2016, 6:02 PM**

La Jolla / Wilshire site. Nothing happening yet.

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Crescent Heights / Wilshire

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Fairfax / Wilshire Metro Station

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Oscar Museum

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The Bernie's takeover of Johnnie's Coffeeshop

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Desmond Wilshire Apartments

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The Mansfield. 7 stories. This one is never mentioned on SSP but it's going to help create a nice street wall along this stretch of Wilshire, east of Fairfax.

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Wilshire + Rimpau Homes. 3 stories, but what do you expect in Hancock Park?

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San Vicente / Gale. 3 story commercial on BH / LA border. This falls into the "better than nothing?" category.

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BrianMojo · #**7498** Posted **May 29, 2016, 6:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by WestCoastSupertall

The Mansfield. 7 stories. This one is never mentioned on SSP but it's going to help create a nice street wall along this stretch of Wilshire, east of Fairfax.

Great photo update! I think you mean La Brea, though, not Fairfax. (I live in this area now)