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Transportation Updates
On March 31 I attended a Webinar hosted by MoveLA that described new transportation projects currently in the works including: a Gondola from Union Station to Dodger Stadium, a people mover at LAX, and a downtown streetcar. All hope to be operational by the 2028 Olympics. Upcoming State Transit Legislation. These bills promise to make South Park safer, quieter, and less polluted.
A 40-story Tower is Proposed for 1111 S. Hill
In a recent preliminary LA City design meeting, the final plan for a new 40-Story residential tower designed with a “California Redwoods theme” and named Sky Tree by Architect Sherwin Peneda MVD was presented. The project is slated to replace a mid-century warehouse located at the southwest corner of 11th and Hill Streets in the South Park neighborhood.
Cabra Los Angeles, a new rooftop restaurant opens at The Hoxton
Chef Stephanie Izard and the Boka Restaurant Group’s latest culinary delight is a Peruvian inspired drinking and eating establishment on top of The Hoxton Hotel, at 1060 South Broadway Avenue which opened in January 2020.
Livability issues in South Park
Drag racing and e-scooters are two issues the Livability Committee of Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC) has submitted requests for action to Council Districts 14 and 9 and LADOT. As one of the Resident Directors representing South Park on DLANC, I chair the Livability Committee, which covers all topics pertaining to quality of life and the delivery of city services – including but not limited to public spaces, public safety, emergency preparedness, mobility, public works, beautification, and sustainability. In the first quarter of 2022, we’ve acted on issues that impact South Park.
Timothy Oulton, a Furniture StoreThat Feels Like a Hospitality Suite
I first visited Timothy Oulton years ago with the HC Buttercup store in Culver City. I was enthralled with its design and unique displays. I was ecstatic to see that they had opened in our downtown L.A.neighborhood. When I first walked in, I was mesmerized by the wooden tennis racket display on the wall and the Apollo shuttle living space in the middle of the floor (available for sale for only $130K). The entire atmosphere is so inviting and stimulating. The ambiance and feel are more like visiting a hospitality suite, rather than a retail furniture gallery.