LOS ANGELES | Downtown Project Rundown 6.0 - Page 300

ConstructDTLA · #**5981** Posted **Sep 16, 2017, 7:54 PM**

2nd & Hope Regional Connector by Hunter, on Flickr

Spring Street Towers by Hunter, on Flickr

820 S Olive by Hunter, on Flickr

1120 S Grand, Circa, Oceanwide Plaza by Hunter, on Flickr

4th & Broadway by Hunter, on Flickr

Bunker Hill / Historic Core from City Hall by Hunter, on Flickr

Hall of Justice / Chinatown / La Plaza Culture from City Hall by Hunter, on Flickr

South Park from Skyspace by Hunter, on Flickr

Can't remember if I posted these aerials taken September 8th:

Downtown LA Skyline by Hunter, on Flickr

South Park by Hunter, on Flickr

4th & Broadway by Hunter, on Flickr

6th Street Bridge by Hunter, on Flickr

950 E Third by Hunter, on Flickr

South Park by Hunter, on Flickr

Los Angeles Football Club by Hunter, on Flickr

bhunsberger · #**5982** Posted **Sep 16, 2017, 11:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by CaliNative

What percentage of downtown construction is funded by Chinese, Korean & Canadian companies & investors? If these flows dwindle, will American investors and companies pick up the torch? I think so. Housing is still in short supply, especially at the affordable end. Funds in search of returns will pick up the torch. 1% interest rates on savings just don't pay the bills. Rentals give 10 times the return. So the boom should continue, with periodic slowdowns, even if foreigners pull up stakes. Unless there is a major economic recession (possible), the boom may extend until the 2028 Olympics, with a few pauses perhaps.

Hopefully L.A. will get its masterpiece in the next 10 years, a 1200-1500 foot architectural gem and skyline exclamation point. Neo Art Deco please, but just good design in any style would do. Empire State magnificence. A city of 4 million and urban conglomeration of 17 million deserves it, a true center point. A building visible for 50 miles on a clear day. A landmark at the center.

As many have already said before, I believe we already have this. The US Bank is a masterpiece in my opinion. We can hope for something taller and more appealing aesthetically, but I just don't see it happening anytime soon. Everything new seems to be staying below 600 ft with the exception of a few towers. (WG, Metropolis IV, and 1 Oceanwide tower)

Mojeda101 · #**5983** Posted **Sep 17, 2017, 12:37 AM**

Holy crap, LAFC stadium was built fucking FAST.

Oceanwide will be surpassing Circa soon.

I hope we see an update on the LA Times towers soon. That part of town could use the height. What a time to be alive.

ocman · #**5984** Posted **Sep 17, 2017, 12:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by CaliNative

What percentage of downtown construction is funded by Chinese, Korean & Canadian companies & investors? If these flows dwindle, will American investors and companies pick up the torch? I think so.

I don’t think it’s as big as being reported. But for argument sake, if Americans aren't doing it now, why would they pick up the torch if the Chinese decide to stop investing? It’s not like the Chinese are blocking entry to DTLA. There are many opportunities and chances to build on parking lots right now.

bhunsberger · #**5985** Posted **Sep 17, 2017, 3:24 AM**

Unrelated to any recent topics, but I was recently in the Whole Foods apartment building on Grand the other day. I know by looking at old satellite photos that it was once a huge parking lot. I just wanted to hear others thoughts and opinions on this building. I think it's a total waste of space and missed opportunity. Such a large block for only 7 stories. When was it built? Sale price?

ocman · #**5986** Posted **Sep 17, 2017, 3:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by bhunsberger

Unrelated to any recent topics, but I was recently in the Whole Foods apartment building on Grand the other day. I know by looking at old satellite photos that it was once a huge parking lot. I just wanted to hear others thoughts and opinions on this building. I think it's a total waste of space and missed opportunity. Such a large block for only 7 stories. When was it built? Sale price?

It could have been at least a couple stories taller. I’m more critical of the poor architecture. I’m forgiving because it at least brought life to the street and more importantly renovated the sidewalk with new concrete and added landscaping. Sidewalk renovation is where a lot of new developments drop the ball.

chjbolton · #**5987** Posted **Sep 17, 2017, 6:42 PM**

Hello all,

I'm new on here so sorry for the dumb question but is there a post or thread with a wide render of the future skyline somewhere? Something that gets updated regularly ish...
There's just so much news about potential projects and given that I only recently moves to LA and I'm not yet super familiar with the streets... It gets confusing! So a 'future skyline render' including all the latest proposals would be VERY helpful if there is such a thing somewhere.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Easy · #**5988** Posted **Sep 17, 2017, 8:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by bhunsberger

Unrelated to any recent topics, but I was recently in the Whole Foods apartment building on Grand the other day. I know by looking at old satellite photos that it was once a huge parking lot. I just wanted to hear others thoughts and opinions on this building. I think it's a total waste of space and missed opportunity. Such a large block for only 7 stories. When was it built? Sale price?

Before the crash it was going to be completely different but that developer filed for bankruptcy. The aesthetics of the astani project were much better. Also his plan was to have a pedestrian path mid block which would have broken up such a long block. Don't think that it was much taller though.

DJM19 · #**5989** Posted **Sep 17, 2017, 9:23 PM**

Its just sad what we missed out on for that project.

Dariusb · #**5990** Posted **Sep 18, 2017, 12:43 AM**

Moderator Edit: Please do not quote entire photo posts just to compliment the photographer. Simply use their forum name, and express your opinions without reloading the entire post.

Impressive shots!

Jun · #**5991** Posted **Sep 18, 2017, 4:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by chjbolton

Hello all,

I'm new on here so sorry for the dumb question but is there a post or thread with a wide render of the future skyline somewhere? Something that gets updated regularly ish...
There's just so much news about potential projects and given that I only recently moves to LA and I'm not yet super familiar with the streets... It gets confusing! So a 'future skyline render' including all the latest proposals would be VERY helpful if there is such a thing somewhere.

Thanks in advance for your help!

check out the development map

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/vi...611161621&z=13

blackcat23 · #**5992** Posted **Sep 18, 2017, 4:08 PM**

405 Mateo

blackcat23 · #**5993** Posted **Sep 19, 2017, 4:12 PM**

Soho Warehouse

11-story office building looks to break ground in 2019

sopas ej · #**5994** Posted **Sep 19, 2017, 4:29 PM**

What do you guys think of this?

From LA Curbed:
Downtown LA vacancy rate hits 17-year high

Do you think there's already a downtown LA housing bubble that might burst?

If so, if anything, hopefully that'll mean more "affordable" housing (maybe more like "reasonable" housing) downtown.

LosAngelesSportsFan · #**5995** Posted **Sep 19, 2017, 5:47 PM**

Its a bullshit report that has WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY too much traction. You cant include brand new buildings when calculating a vacancy rate.

chjbolton · #**5996** Posted **Sep 19, 2017, 8:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jun

check out the development map

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/vi...611161621&z=13

That was incredibly helpful! Thanks

ChelseaFC · #**5997** Posted **Sep 19, 2017, 9:53 PM**

Some notes from the latest downtown update:

Fourth and Broadway (Perla Tower) groundbreaking set for Thursday, Sept 21

Entitlements for Shy projects SB Omega, 920 S. Hill, and Broadway/Olympic are almost complete (!?)

The Museum Tower Apartments at 225 S. Olive are getting overhauled.

The hotel conversion at 419 S. Spring adjacent to the Title Insurance Building will be operated by Cambria Hotel

The two Forest City apartment projects in South Park will be called "Axis on Eleventh" and "Axis on Twelfth" respectively

950 E. Third in the Arts District will be called "The Aliso"

Statewide Corp has halted work on the Catalina Building and has put the building up for sale

Work is expected to begin in October on the Etco Homes project in Little Tokyo

ChelseaFC · #**5998** Posted **Sep 19, 2017, 9:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by chjbolton

That was incredibly helpful! Thanks

This one's a bit more up to date, but it's specific to only downtown.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer...656995327&z=14

ChelseaFC · #**5999** Posted **Sep 19, 2017, 10:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by ConstructDTLA

6th Street Bridge by Hunter, on Flickr

What is being built directly adjacent to the Lucky Brand headquarters (the dirt lot)? Is that part of the Sixth Street Bridge project?

SoCalKid · #**6000** Posted **Sep 20, 2017, 9:01 PM**

Mack Urban has its two remaining sites up for sale. They have a base FAR of 6:1, supposedly with the opportunity to increase that to 13:1 trough transfers.