After a fire, Arts District’s historic Pickle Works building faces demolition
A destructive blaze has likely doomed the James K. Hill & Sons Pickle Works building, one of Downtown LA’s oldest remaining structures. The building sustained significant damage in a fire earlier this month, and now, officials say it will be razed. Rick Coca, spokesperson for Councilmember Jose Huizar, tells Curbed that inspectors from the Department […]
Metro Board considers item for formal study of Arts District Station
The Metro Board’s Planning Committee today voted to authorize Metro to enter into a funding agreement with the city of Los Angeles to undertake pre-design activities, prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and conduct public engagement for a potential Arts District/6th Street Station for an amount of $500,000. The full Metro Board will now consider the […]
Arts District awarded $15M to spend on bike- and pedestrian-friendly upgrades
The city of Los Angeles has been awarded $14.85 million in state funding for building sidewalks, bike lanes, and other upgrades for people on foot and on bikes in the Arts District, the Downtown News reports. The AD continues to be a draw for its restaurants, shops, and bars, and allowing people to get there […]