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One of two appeals dropped against hotel, housing development getting $103M tax subsidy
The West Adams Heritage Association, however, is still firmly opposed. One of its members told a city committee last week that the developers "were arrogant and could care less" about destroying rent-controlled apartments.
Commission backs 408 apartments, hotel poised to get $103M in tax breaks
The development will raze 32 rent-controlled apartments near USC.
First look at for-rent townhouses that will rise near USC
The 99-unit project will replace the John Tracy Clinic.
Planning commissioner rails against balconies on freeway-hugging apartments
The balconies invite tenants to "go out and breathe those poisonous fumes."
USC's Coliseum renovation will reduce seating and move season-ticket holders
It’s part of a renovation that will add improvements such as additional aisles, widened seats—and more leg room.
Planning commission rejects plan for brick-clad hotel near USC
They liked the plans for the seven-story hotel, but wanted the developer to add a larger restaurant on the first floor, making it inviting to pedestrians and bicyclists on Figueroa.
Near USC, new hotel set to rise on site of older Vagabond Inn
Plans call for knocking down the two-story Vagabond Inn at Figueroa and 31st Street and replacing it with a seven-story hotel that will be home to two different brands.
South LA Finally Getting Promise Zone Status
When the Promise Zone was announced in 2014, many were surprised that South LA was passed over for the advantageous designation that gives 'hoods a boost when applying for federal grants to fight poverty. Now, South LA's finally getting its due.
New 110 Ramp Would Dump Cars On Bike-Friendly Zone
A proposed 110 flyover offramp would have cars driving right into the thick of the people-friendly Figueroa Street makeover.
