August 6, 2015
Upcoming Events: Sundance NEXT FEST, Woody Allen's New Orleans Jazz Band + MoreAugust is shaping up to be a busy month for the Fashion District with a number of high-profile events taking place in the district's historic theatres. This weekend Sundance's NEXT FEST will kick off at Ace Hotel with movie screenings at The Theatre through August 9th. The Orpheum will play host to Woody Allen's New Orleans Jazz Band on Saturday, August 8th, and The Hive Gallery will celebrate the opening of their newest exhibit, "Into the Wild". Unique LA returns to the California Market Center, August 8-9 featuring fashion, crafts, and gourmet goods by local designers and artisans. Additional Events in August:
August 13-16 Dew Tour Skateboarding Event, Ace Hotel August 13 We Are Blood World Premiere, Ace Hotel
August 15 The Princess Bride, Electric Dusk Drive-In
August 20 American Idol Live!, The Orpheum
August 25-30 MTV VMA's live recording
Marketing Opportunity for Business and Property Owners: Residential Welcome Packages
With multiple residential projects in the Fashion District expected to come on the market as soon as this fall, the LA Fashion District BID is putting together residential welcome packages for our new tenants. We invite Fashion District businesses and property owners to provide coupons, discounts, samples, and/or promotional items to be included in the welcome package. This is a great marketing opportunity for businesses in the area looking to reach the growing residential community.
If you are interested in having your business included in the residential welcome package please contact Ariana Gomez at ariana@fashiondistrict.org.
Beautify your Building with Think Tank Mural Project
Fashion District-based art gallery and studio, Think Tank Gallery is embarking on a project to beautify the district through art. The Mural Project desires to reimagine and contribute to the transformation of the Fashion District's landscape. Think Tank Gallery has been on the second floor of the J.J. Bayer Building at the end of Santee Alley for over five years and is now helping building owners renovate their facades and storefronts with fresh murals, even painting and lighting the metal roll-up doors so that at night the area can maintain some of the vibrancy it exhibits during the day.
Think Tank is currently looking for property owners who might be interested in participating in the project. Interested property owners please contact Think Tank Gallery at thinktankgallery@gmail.com.
 New LA Fashion District Safe Team Lieutenant Allen Lanuza recently rejoined the LA Fashion District BID Safe Team as our new Lieutenant. Allen, a barber by trade and a part-time DOT employee, was a supervisor for the LA Fashion District BID for a year before leaving to become a self-employed barber. Recently, BID Project Manager/Captain Ernesto Majano spoke with Allen and enticed him to return to the LA Fashion District as the new Lieutenant. We're all happy to have Allen return to the District as he was known to be a very amiable, competent, and energetic supervisor.
2015 BID Board Elections
On January 1, 2016 six (6) seats on the LA Fashion District BID Board of Directors will be available for the upcoming 2015 election. All qualified property owners within the boundaries of the LA Fashion District BID are eligible for Board membership. In November, all property owners, or their representative, will be asked to vote for their candidates by a mail-in ballot. The LA Fashion District's Board of Directors oversees the Business Improvement District's:
- Clean & Safe services
- Promotions
- Advocacy programs
- Establishing of the budget to ensure that every dollar of the BID budget is well spent
All candidates must be a property owner or their representative in good standing with all assessments paid in full by the Board approved record date of September 15, 2015. BID Board Members are required to attend a minimum of 8 Board meetings per year as well as periodic committee meetings. All terms will commence on January 1, 2016.
If you have any questions please call the LA Fashion District office at (213) 488-1153 and talk to Kent Smith (extension 712) or Rena Leddy (extension 713).
BID Meets with Councilmembers to Discuss Sidewalk Vending
BID Executive Director, Kent Smith has joined with other Los Angeles BIDs, City Neighborhood Councils, and small businesses to meet City councilmembers one-on-one to discuss concerns on sidewalk vending. These meetings will continue through August. Jamison Realty Unveils Plans for Creative Office Space at California Market Center
On August 4, 2015, Jaime Lee, CEO of Jamison Realty, Inc. spoke at the Movers & Shakers event of the Urban Land Institute Los Angeles. She unveiled the new creative office spaces on the 10th floor B side of the California Market Center. She also spoke about plans to re-invent the retail and food court on the main level. The California Market Center is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation. It is a two million square foot building in the Fashion District which provides creative office space, public event venues, showrooms and retail space. Jamison is one of the largest owners and managers of commercial real estate in Los Angeles.
What's New in Santee Alley
We have a new monthly series on our blog highlighting new stores, trends, and events in Santee Alley. This cross promotional effort aims to increase visibility to the bargain shopping area of the district during the upcoming back-to-school and holiday seasons. You can view our first What's New in Santee Alley blog post here.
Trash Tonnage Increases in July
Trash tonnage increased by 12% from July 2014 and now averages 6.34 tones per day.
Farmer's Market
Every Saturday, 9a-2p
Enjoy fresh produce, gourmet food, flowers, and entertainment at The Wall Farmer's Market, located on Wall Street between 8th and 7th Streets. Food, flowers, farmers, and fun!
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