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

[Steve2726]

Originally Posted by alexjon

Living walls are gorgeous.

Are there many examples in the world? They're becoming the rage up here in the PacNW

Could you give us an example? I don't think many of us here have a clue what this looks like or what to expect. I certainly don't.

[LosAngelesSportsFan]

yup, the point in Burbank is topped out, the Embassy Suites in Glendale is pretty much ready to go and that 7 story building went up in like 2 weeks. crazy.

[alexjon]

Originally Posted by Steve2726

Could you give us an example? I don't think many of us here have a clue what this looks like or what to expect. I certainly don't.

Oh, they're easy to visualize: Vines and plants and branches and leaves hanging off an extended wall. Two current Seattle projects are implementing them, the 550 foot Civic Square and 660 foot Fifth and Columbia building

[DowntownCharlieBrown]

Photo Credit: ColDayMan



Breaking: With Conditions, Hollywood Tower Goes Forward
Tuesday, June 24, 2008, by Dakota

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The press secretary from Eric Garcetti's office confirms that the city's Planning & Land Use Management committee approved that Hollywood tower opposed by musicians who work in Capitol Records, who had argued that the development's underground garage would damage acoustics in Capitol's subterranean recording studios. Via the Inbox: "In very simplistic terms, PLUM Committee members approved the Second Street Ventures project (with 28 conditions that Capitol Records and Second Street Ventures negotiated)."


Here is the proposed tower:


Photo Credit: Steven Ehrlich Architects

[DJM19]

As long as the above ground remains the same, this is good news.

[JDRCRASH]

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Yes it is; people can complain about the silliest things developments do. Why can't they just live with it?

[LosAngelesBeauty]

I took these yesterday on Sunday in Century City. The weather was just perfect at a balmy 78 degrees.

The Century is on at least the 27th floor now.




The second picture is that very large project that is still unknown now. It's supposed to be twin 47-story condos/apartments and another 12-story residential tower. JMB Realty is the developer. I'm not sure what the status is on these proposed towers, but with the real estate market in its current flailing state, I wouldn't be surprised if this project goes through some alterations before breaking ground. The picture quality is pretty shoddy because I had to just point my camera into the green trap that surrounds the fence. There were no holes in the tarp covering and the fence was too tall for me to point over it. As you can see, the lot is huge (5.5 acres), but nothing much has happened since they ripped out the trees/lawn that used to be here.



Here's a look at the entire block at the intersection of Ave. of the Stars and Constellation.

[colemonkee]

Nice update, LAB. The Century is really starting to make an impact on the CC skyline. Though I don't think it will be nearly as tall as the renderings made it out to be. It's already over halfway done, and you can tell it won't eclipse Fox Plaza.

[friedpez]

Originally Posted by colemonkee

Nice update, LAB. The Century is really starting to make an impact on the CC skyline. Though I don't think it will be nearly as tall as the renderings made it out to be. It's already over halfway done, and you can tell it won't eclipse Fox Plaza.

I was hoping for the same thing, too. But every time I drive out there I realize it probably won't look as tall as Fox Plaza or the other buildings. Still, it looks like it'll be a good addition to the skyline.

[Quixote]

Ad: Fall Groundbreaking for Hollywood's Blvd6200

By Neal Broverman
July 2, 2008

While Madrone marks the western edge of Hollywood development, there's action on the eastern side too. Developer The Clarett Group placed a full-page ad in a recent edition of the tourist magazine Discover Hollywood, and under the banner of "Hollywood's Next Golden Era," Clarett announces progress on its two LA projects: the 10-story office-space addition to Hollywood Boulevard's Pantages Theatre and the giant mixed-used development just across the street known as Blvd6200.

The Pantages stack-on--which was how the building was originally envisioned--is seeking entitlement, while Blvd6200 is movin' on up at a quicker clip. Groundbreaking is declared for this fall (Clarett didn't return calls on a more specific timeline), and if all goes as planned, that crusty parking lot will morph into 1,014 new apartment units, 28 live/work units,175,000 square feet of commercial-retail space, and 12,000 square feet of public plazas for meeting and greeting.

• Development du Jour: Blvd6200 [Curbed LA]

• Pantages to Finally Be Completed [Curbed LA]

• Blvd6200 [Official Site]

(Blvd6200 photos via Van Tilburg, Banvard & Soderbergh AIA/Pantages photo via LA Times)

[BrandonJXN]

I want the green one.

[Steve2726]

The Beverly Hilton redevelopment project including the new Waldorf-Astoria Hotel and 2 condo towers has a detailed website here:

http://www.revitalizebeverlyhilton.com/

[Quixote]

Regarding BLVD6200, I like how they divided the blocks among several buildings. It makes it look less manufactured.

All these projects in and around Hollywood and Vine should create for some nice urban street walls.

[JDRCRASH]

This is good news. I didn't expect groundbreaking to come this soon on Blvd6200 due to the condition of the market right now.

[BrandonJXN]

Kingofthehill


godblessbotox

From now on, everytime I see the W Hotel, I want to see the Pussycat Dolls dancing on it. And that blonde one with the short hair should always do that one legged split thingy. Mmm..Pussycat Dolls. No wait..what am I saying?? John Morrison..Shaman of Sexy..rawr.

[LosAngelesBeauty]

BLVD6200, 1540 N. Vine (with Whole Foods), and Columbia Square are kind of the last three projects that will really anchor that part of Hollywood as a walkable and exciting neighborhood. If those are completed, Hollywood could very well become one of the most urban neighborhoods in America. It'll be connected to a growing regional rail network, it'll have the residents, the tourists, the office workers, the museums, the shops/retail/restaurants, the grocery stores, the glamor, the hotels, the theater, Cirque du Soleil, history, the famous name, LA Film School, etc.

It'll become one of the most important nodes in all of LA. I really hope BLVD6200 and 1540 N. Vine will start construction soon.

[Quixote]

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Originally Posted by dktshb

The W Hotel and Condos, etc. Development:















Pali House:



The Jefferson:





Madame Tussaud's:





New H&M and a peek at the refurbishing of the neighboring historic structure:



Condo Conversion:





The Madrone:

[BrandonJXN]

Why couldn't they install LED lights on Sunset and Vine as opposed to the poster? That would look so much better and it wouldn't block views.

[DowntownCharlieBrown]

Originally Posted by LosAngelesBeauty

Hollywood - it'll have the residents, the tourists, the office workers, the museums, the shops/retail/restaurants, the grocery stores, the glamor, the hotels, the theater, Cirque du Soleil, history, the famous name, LA Film School, etc.

LOL - I love it. Yes, it will even have Cirque du Soleil.

Thanks for posting the pics Westsidelife and thanks for taking them dktshb. Fantastic photo update.

[DJM19]

Originally Posted by ThreeHundred

Why couldn't they install LED lights on Sunset and Vine as opposed to the poster? That would look so much better and it wouldn't block views.

Now that I've seen how they will work on Concerto, I want them everywhere

Where appropriate of course.