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‘Figueroa Streetscape’ road improvement project set for final approval 20 Aug 2013 | 03:52 am
The overhaul of Figueroa will include a stretch in Exposition Park near USC, a neighborhood that already has a very active bike community. Photo by rendering via Meléndrez. The Figueroa Streetscape p...
DTLA grocer says incoming Whole Foods shows the 'economy has turned a corner' 17 Aug 2013 | 03:05 am
Urban Radish is having its grand opening party this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. The specialty market soft-opened about a month ago. Photo by Hayley Fox/blogdowntown. Arts District market Urban Radis...
Work begins on new DTLA federal courthouse, but what about the old one? 15 Aug 2013 | 04:21 am
Although the new Downtown courthouse is underway, there is still no plan for what to do with the old one on Spring Street. Photo by rendering provided by the U.S. General Services Administration. Off...
Groundbreaking for new 'cube' federal courthouse on Thursday in downtown Los Angeles 7 Aug 2013 | 04:05 am
The new courthouse looks a lot like a cube and will be designed to let in more natural light. Photo by rendering provided by the U.S. General Services Administration. A large lot that has been empty ...
Metro releases new details and seeks community input for Union Station redesign 2 Aug 2013 | 02:53 am
This overview shows what property is owned by Metro, and what the plots surrounding Union Station are. Photo by Screenshot from Metro's Community Workshop presentation. This post has been updated wit...
Whole Foods Market to open 42,000-square-foot store on Grand Avenue in downtown LA 1 Aug 2013 | 11:10 pm
Whole Foods is expected to open a location in DTLA by 2015. Photo by Flickr via bookgrl. Whole Foods Market has announced they'll be setting up shop on Grand Avenue in Downtown, with a new 42,000 squ...
Downtown Los Angeles tries to lure more families with new elementary school, parks and entertainment 1 Aug 2013 | 07:44 pm
USC Assistant Professor Jenny Schuetz said parks, schools and safety are the three keys to creating a family-friendly community. Photo by Hayley Fox/blogdowntown. Although Downtown Los Angeles is kno...
Underground parking garage will be demolished to make way for Civic Center Park 26 Jul 2013 | 04:28 am
Demolition on the underground parking garage is expected to be completed by next Spring. Photo by Jose Jiménez/ KPCC. Workers have begun the process of turning a nearly two-acre lot at 1st and Broadw...
UCLA transportation study asks for Downtown participation 25 Jul 2013 | 11:21 pm
The new study focuses on "local" travel in downtown L.A. It asks people who live and work in the area to answer questions about how often they walk, ride a bike or take public transportation. Photo by...
New SoCal-inspired craft brewery sets sights on opening location along LA River 24 Jul 2013 | 01:46 am
The brewing company hopes to find digs along the L.A. River and set up a patio that overlooks the brewery's namesake. Photo by Courtesy Dry River Brewing. A new craft brewery is looking to set roots ...
