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.
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.
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.
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.