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March 27, 2014

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Two Historic Garment Buildings Being Converted Into Loft-Style Apartments

The Garment Capitol Building and Maxfield Building, both located on Los Angeles Street between 7th and 8th Streets will be converted to apartments by Los Angeles-based Capital Foresight Development. The conversions will significantly contribute to the ongoing revival of north Los Angeles Street. Capital Foresight expects to open both buildings in 2015. Click here to read the story in California Apparel News.

Dump Fee Increase

Due to an increase in operational costs the Bureau of Sanitation is increasing dump fee rates starting April 1, 2014 from $52.00 to $54.00 a ton - equal to a 3.85% increase. The City had not increased this rate since February 2009. Read the letter here.

A Map Guide for What to Do When You're Staying on Broadway

Curbed LA featured the Fashion District's Ace Hotel as part of their Hotel Week stories, complete with a map guide of places patrons should visit during their stay. Umami, Alma, Santee Alley, and the Electric Dusk Drive-In are all featured. See the map guide here.

So You Think You Can Dance!

Season 11 auditions kicked off on March 23 at the historic Orpheum Theatre on Broadway. Hopefuls had the opportunity to show the judges they have what it takes to be America's Favorite Dancer.

Image via LA Historic Theatre Foundation Instagram: @official_lahtf

Also new this week...

Councilmember Huizar Announces Bringing Back Broadway's Fa�ade Lighting Grant Recipients

$750,000 in grants to 13 Broadway buildings will help light historic features, contribute to public safety and encourage night-time activity along the increasingly revitalized corridor. Three of the buildings are in the LA Fashion District BID. Installation of the final designs is expected to occur throughout 2014 and 2015. The program was funded through a Community Development Block Grant secured for the Bringing Back Broadway effort.

DLANC Elections - April 3

The Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC) Board of Directors will hold its next election for all 28 board positions on Thursday April 3rd. The election will be at the Downtown Central Library from noon to 8 p.m. There is no voting by mail.

Click here to learn more about the candidates and remember to vote!

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