blogdowntown: Headlines

Headline: Weighing In on L.A. Live's Architecture

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:10:30 -0800

L.A. Times Architecture Critic Christopher Hawthorne isn't a big fan of the architecture at L.A. Live, calling it "not really architecture at all but an extensive series of armatures on which the developer and its tenants can hang logos, video screens and a sophisticated range of lighting effects."

Headline: May Co Fires Suspected As Arson

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:54:00 -0800

LAist reports on the old May Co Annex, site of multiple fires over the past month. LAFD's arson unit says someone's lighting things in the building on fire.

Headline: 12/4: Angelenic Meetup

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:31:09 -0800

On Thursday, 12/4, Angelenic is hosting a meetup and walking tour from Union Station to L.A. Live, checking out the sights and holiday decorations along the way.

Headline: Rosendahl Unhappy with Dodger Trolley Update

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:36:14 -0800

Steve Hymon reports on Friday's transportation committee, at which DOT presented its recent report on the 2008 Dodger Trolley (which we covered here). Councilman Bill Rosendahl calls Hymon up to complain about the Dodgers' refusal to fund the service.

Headline: Bikes on the Mind at Transportation Committee

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:46:28 -0800

Damien at Streetsblog chronicles today's Transportation committee meeting, at which five bicycling items were on the agenda. Overall, a success for cyclists.

Headline: Financial Woes at MOCA

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:00:35 -0800

Operating reserves are running low, and the museum will be shuttering the Geffen Contemporary for the first half of 2009.

Headline: Amerland Pleads Guilty on Fire Safety Charges

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:03:09 -0800

LA Times reports that the Amerland Group, owner of the Alexandria Hotel and the Rosslyn Lofts, have pleaded guilty to 36 counts of failing to maintain fire protection systems.

Headline: Delays for Grand Avenue

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:25:46 -0800

LA Business Journal reports that Related will likely miss its February groundbreaking date. The firm will owe the joint powers authority $250,000 for the delay.