This morning a crew was busy collecting soil samples at a the parking south of the Shops at North Bridge. Formerly home to the Lake Shore Athletic Club, the 1.5 acre lot spans a full city block is ripe for redevelopment. But what will be built?
Mel's Drive-in owner Steven Weiss has purchased the Armet and Davis-designed Penguin Coffee Shop and plans to restore the Santa Monica restaurant to its former splendor. Updates will include a new patio and phone charging stations.