DTLA Historic Core Lofts Anticipate Pershing Square Redesign And Welcome Two New Playgrounds

Historic Core Play Grounds
Historic Core Play Grounds Open in Pershing Square.

 

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This has been a big week for Downtown’s Pershing Square. Part of DTLA’s Historic Core. Recently, a design competition launched to address who will ultimately overhaul the underutilized and sparingly adorned park. Its current concrete pad is really only utilized for the yearly holiday ice rink. Also, yesterday marked the opening day for a smaller but still very major alteration to the park: the addition of two playgrounds. The playgrounds are in the southern-ish part of the park, by Sixth Street, and they are pretty hard to miss, this news as reported by Curbed Los Angeles.

The new playgrounds have two areas for kids, one for children under 5 and one for children under 12 says a release from LA’s Department of Rec and Parks. The new play zones include a traditional merry-go-round, at least one slide, and so many things to climb—even a structure that looks like an enormous, scaleable spider web. The playgrounds both have that bouncy, rubberized flooring and, like the playground at Grand Park that opened last year, are surrounded by fencing.

If you’re looking to slip into DTLA’s increasingly pricey housing market, you may end up narrowing your search to Lofts. There are solid options in the Historic core of DTLA near to Pershing Square in the heart of Downtown LA.

The location is prime, not only because it’s close to public transit but because Pershing Square is poised for a major makeover that will transform it from an uninviting concrete plaza to a greener space with themed gardens and a large lawn. And, at the corner of Fifth Street and several loft buildings are in walking distance to the park and other popular destinations like Clifton’s Republic, the Last Bookstore, and Grand Central Market. #millsact

Lofts are a smart step up from a traditional apartment style condo in the same price range. Also, some historic building offer Mills Act tax advantages to owners. If you are looking for features like tall ceilings, polished concrete floors, and a contemporary kitchen have a look at our links to see what is available now. Remember, Lofts don’t come with rooms so you will have a chance to get creative when it comes to partitioning that space yourself if you want sleeping privacy from the live/work area.

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Mills Act tax status is assigned to some historic buildings and is a fantastic bonus when loft shopping.  You can get free information here.  Fill out the online form.

 

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Apple Store Brings Adaptive Reuse Of The Historic Tower Theater In Downtown Los Angeles

Rendering of Planned Apple Store and Event Space in Tower Theater

The Tower Theatre was the place in 1927 where Angelenos first heard the wonder of “talkie” movies.  Now, the aging historic movie palace in the Los Angeles historic core will host an Apple store the tech giant says will be one of the world’s most prominent.

The tower theater was a technological wonder of its day and will be again. Apple intends to showcase the latest technology in the theater and at the same time revive the classic look of the original structure repurposed as a deluxle Apple Store.

“Most people think of our stores as the big glass boxes,” a spokesman said, but that is not entirely true. In many major cities worldwide you will find apple store inhabit historic locations. The Tower Theater will be one such location. The store will offer speaking events as well as classes when renovations are completed.
Prominent events will include talks by experts in the fields of movies, television, and music, according to an Apple spokesman.
Referring to the location as a mecca” for creating programs, by virtue of its location in Los Angeles, the hometown of all things creative.

Apple is correct in promoting the innovative and creative drive of Downtown Los Angeles.  The city core is popular with artists and innovative creative industry workers.  If that is you be on the lookout for the next available Downtown living opportunity in the Metropolitan Lofts.  Built in the same era as the tower theater you’ll find unit 414 is available now.

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This historical building was designed by renowned architect John Parkinson (Union Station, City Hall, The Coliseum) in 1913. Previously The Los Angeles Public Library, this building is considered one of the finest examples of Beaux Arts Style buildings in S. California. The units retain sought-after character in a glorious building with amenities such as controlled access, roof deck with pool & spa, game room, fitness room, BBQ grills and laundry service. Offered at $2,750.00 this awesome Downtown location is just across from the Metro and Pershing Square. Dog-friendly!

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Also, just down the street from the New Apple Store location, you will find the iconic Eastern Columbia Lofts.  Also located in the historic core with the Tower Theater.  Clad in stunning turquoise terra cotta and gold leaf, the Eastern Columbia Outfitting Companies’ 13-story art deco retail tower epitomized the height of opulence when it established in 1930. Currently, this zig zag moderne landmark condo loft building on Los Angeles’ list of historic and cultural monuments dazzles anew – and provides buyers a timeless setting for urbane living. ¨Spacious, sophisticated, urbane: each of Eastern Columbia’s 147 loft condominiums juxtapose luxurious contemporary upgrades and classic period details.

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Birthplace of the Talkies and now home to the latest in current innovative technology.

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