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

[NativeOrange]

Originally Posted by Car(e)-Free LA

What do you think the chances are of its passage? I doubt it has the support of most Angelinos, but will people bother to vote against it in a spring election?

The worry is that most who vote during spring elections will likely be the demographic that votes against it. Not enough young people vote during smaller elections. Another thing is the massive amount of "undecided" voters. That could go either way but Measure S supporters have been really pushing it. I've seen a few large billboards for "Yes on S", which worries me.

[hughfb3]

Lots of big news recently in Los Angeles. Just announced... The new LA Stadium at Hollywood Park; home of the Rams and "ehew" the Chargers, and the LA Coliseum will split the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2024 Olympic Games.

[ozone]

Originally Posted by NativeOrange

The worry is that most who vote during spring elections will likely be the demographic that votes against it. Not enough young people vote during smaller elections. Another thing is the massive amount of "undecided" voters. That could go either way but Measure S supporters have been really pushing it. I've seen a few large billboards for "Yes on S", which worries me.

I wondering what LA forumers imagine could happen if Measure S passes? How will it affect future development and is there any way that it could actually be a good thing?

[ChargerCarl]

Originally Posted by ozone

I wondering what LA forumers imagine could happen if Measure S passes? How will it affect future development and is there any way that it could actually be a good thing?

If it passes my only hope is things get so dire on the affordability front that it will prompt action from action from the state to undergo sweeping land use reform.

[Illithid Dude]

Originally Posted by ozone

I wondering what LA forumers imagine could happen if Measure S passes? How will it affect future development and is there any way that it could actually be a good thing?

Measure S would only be positive in that it would finally cause the city to update the zoning and planning laws, formally allowing the type of development that previously needed a special exemption. Measure S is, after all, only a symptom of a larger problem that should have been addressed years ago.

[bobbyv]

Sickening story from the Los Angeles Business Journal, why more public scrutiny hasn't been given to AHF for it's misappropriation of funds baffles me.

http://labusinessjournal.com/news/20...e-fundraising/

[a very long weekend]

it's rare that a measure is wholeheartedly bad, but measure S is undoubtedly that. LA is way underzoned and spot zoning is essential to just try to keep up.

if it passes, pretty much the only good thing to come out of it, like other forumers have said, is that it would push the state to tackle NIMBY-induced unaffordability with sweeping state measures. that would suck for us up here, because as pro-growth as i am, i want it concentrated in certain neighborhoods (leave the haight alone, grow the southern and western neighborhoods). but overall, if it's for the greater good, then so be it.

[Quixote]

It's official. The large park and ride lot adjacent to the Expo Line's Culver City Station will close on February 14, making way for the construction of the Ivy Station TOD. This project ranks near the top of my list of what I consider the most important, game-changing projects.

http://thesource.metro.net/2017/01/1...w-development/

[King Kill 'em]

Originally Posted by Quixote

It's official. The large park and ride lot adjacent to the Expo Line's Culver City Station will close on February 14, making way for the construction of the Ivy Station TOD. This project ranks near the top of my list of what I consider the most important, game-changing projects.

http://thesource.metro.net/2017/01/1...w-development/

It should've been bigger but its excellent design makes up for its size.

[ChelseaFC]

You wonder how long it will take before Howard Industries sells its building to some developer looking to do something similar to the Ivy. Thinking of the value of that land, it's hard to imagine they wouldn't be able to come out way ahead by selling to some developer and relocating their facility to a more industrial conducive area.

The anti-pedestrian car dealerships on Washington, however, seem far less likely to vacate their premises, given the lack of alternate sites elsewhere in Culver City.

[King Kill 'em]

Originally Posted by ChelseaFC

You wonder how long it will take before Howard Industries sells its building to some developer looking to do something similar to the Ivy. Thinking of the value of that land, it's hard to imagine they wouldn't be able to come out way ahead by selling to some developer and relocating their facility to a more industrial conducive area.

The anti-pedestrian car dealerships on Washington, however, seem far less likely to vacate their premises, given the lack of alternate sites elsewhere in Culver City.

I realized recently there is one good thing about car dealerships being the last thing to go when redeveloping around a transit station. Their sites will be fully utilized. Take North Hollywood station area for example. Look at the buildings that were first built in the early 2000s when the station opened. 3 story residential. Way too small. When the Ford dealer north of the station finally decides to sell, hopefully we'll get a tower.

[bobbyv]

New renderings for century city towers:


http://la.curbed.com/2017/1/20/14337...s-century-city

[Illithid Dude]

Looks incredible. This is shaping up to be my favorite upcoming project in Los Angeles. Love the respect towards the cities mid century architectural heritage.

[SLO]

Originally Posted by Illithid Dude

Looks incredible. This is shaping up to be my favorite upcoming project in Los Angeles. Love the respect towards the cities mid century architectural heritage.

Totally agree, that was a great keep on their part. It'd be great if they could be a bit taller than the rest of the towers, but its an awesome address anyway.

[CaliNative]

Originally Posted by hughfb3

Lots of big news recently in Los Angeles. Just announced... The new LA Stadium at Hollywood Park; home of the Rams and "ehew" the Chargers, and the LA Coliseum will split the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2024 Olympic Games.

I think Paris will get 2024. 100th anniversery of 1924 Olympics in Paris, made famous in "Chariots of Fire". L.A. a good pick for '28 or '32.

[CaliNative]

Originally Posted by a very long weekend

it's rare that a measure is wholeheartedly bad, but measure S is undoubtedly that. LA is way underzoned and spot zoning is essential to just try to keep up.

if it passes, pretty much the only good thing to come out of it, like other forumers have said, is that it would push the state to tackle NIMBY-induced unaffordability with sweeping state measures. that would suck for us up here, because as pro-growth as i am, i want it concentrated in certain neighborhoods (leave the haight alone, grow the southern and western neighborhoods). but overall, if it's for the greater good, then so be it.

I'm against measure S, and I hope the construction unions & builders fund a "NO on S" campaign. The fallacy of "S" is that restricting building and new supply of housing will somehow keep housing affordable. They don't understand supply & demand. Or maybe they do...by restricting new housing supply, current homeowners & apt owners will reap higher house prices & rents because of scarcity. Totally selfish.

[112597jorge]

Originally Posted by CaliNative

I'm against measure S, and I hope the construction unions & builders fund a "NO on S" campaign. The fallacy of "S" is that restricting building and new supply of housing will somehow keep housing affordable. They don't understand supply & demand. Or maybe they do...by restricting new housing supply, current homeowners & apt owners will reap higher house prices & rents because of scarcity. Totally selfish.

That's exactly what's going on. If I don't see any campaign for "NO ON S" is very tempted to take it upon myself and hand out flyers in neighborhoods of high turnout for the march elections.

[Heartofthecity]

Originally Posted by bobbyv

New renderings for century city towers:


http://la.curbed.com/2017/1/20/14337...s-century-city

Will these be the tallest buildings in Century City?

[202_Cyclist]

Those residential towers are going to have some incredible views.

[Bwin517]

I believe these towers will be the tallest in SoCal outside of DTLA