March 17, 2016
Los Angeles Streetscape Project Moving Ahead
The Los Angeles Streetscape project is moving ahead and should begin construction by June. There are a number of trees being removed and replaced and as such have been posted. Please note that all trees have been evaluated and recommendations made by the Bureau of Street Services, Urban Forestry Division Certified Arborist.
A total of 21 trees are proposed for removal along Los Angeles Street (between Olympic Boulevard and 7th Street):
- 15 Ficus Nitidas, average size, 24" caliper (trunk size) x 25'-30' canopy
Total of 15 Ficus trees are proposed for removal. Some of the Ficus trees are proposed to be removed due to their root structure lifting and cracking sidewalk and curb. The extensive root pruning required to accommodate sidewalk repair will compromise the stability of the trees and can cause trees to fail. A few of the trees also have structural damage (major limb loss, damage from cars, old tree grates stuck in tree trunk, etc.)
- 6 Flowering Pear, average size 5" x 13'
Total of 6 Flowering Pear trees are proposed for removal. These trees have poor structure and weak branching (with some branches crossing/growing together that tend to break in wind storms). The extent of the root pruning required to accommodate sidewalk repair will compromise the stability of the trees and can cause trees to fail.
- Dead Flowering Pear (not included in overall tree counts)
About 26,000 square feet of sidewalk will be removed and reconstructed along Los Angeles Street. Sidewalk replacement is not only proposed in areas that are cracked/broken but will include, where feasible, areas that do not meet current standards/codes (the reason for removal of some of the trees in areas where sidewalk does not appear to be in very bad condition). Project scope and budget do not allow for basement concrete covers and glass block light wells to be removed and reconstructed. Total of 20 trees to remain/be protected in place: - 7 Flowering Pear (with new cast iron, custom tree grate)
- African Fern Pine (with new cast iron, custom tree grate)
- 12 Ficus Nitidas (with replenished decomposed granite and expanded tree wells)
In total there are 34 proposed new Flowering Pear trees with cast iron, custom tree grates.
Harris Building on 11th and Main Undergoing Office Conversion
The Harris Building is the latest building on 11th and Main Streets to undergo renovation. The light industrial edifice will be transformed into creative offices by developer Industry Partners. As per Urbanize LA, it formerly housed operations for the Union Manufacturing Company, a now-defunct garment purveyor. "Under new plans documented in a leasing brochure from brokerage firm Industry Partners, the historic building's upper levels are being converted into approximately 52,000 square feet of office space. As expected from a former manufacturing building, each floor would offer large windows, exposed brick and polished concrete floors.
At street level, plans call for nearly 6,500 square feet of retail and restaurant space, subdivided into five stalls fronting both Main and 11th Streets." Read the full story on Urbanize LA.
Trash Tonnage - February 2016
The Fashion District Avoids Major Flooding
This past weekend brought significant rain to Downtown LA. While El Niño has caused flooding in other parts of Los Angeles, the Fashion District has weathered the storm quite well thanks to the hard work of our Safe and Clean Team, which have been working for weeks leading up to the rainy season to prevent flooding in the district. The Clean Team regularly cleans out blocked storm drains and keeps trash and debris off the street. Flooding is often a result of trash-blocked sewer grates. Great job team!
IDEPSCA Downtown Community Job Center Offering Services and Training
The Day Laborer Community Job Center located at 121 E. Pico Blvd. offers a fast, easy, and affordable way to hire day laborers for general labor, painting, construction, demolition, gardening, moving, unloading, cleaning, and repairs. Those interested in employing a day laborer can call ahead or request a worker in person. The center follows a registration system to distribute jobs, but the employer is free to choose a worker in particular. There is no fee charged to the employer or the workers.
IDEPSCA also offers a number of services including English classes, health workshops, free health screenings, and job fairs.
LA Sanitation Needs Your Input
LA Sanitation is conducting a citywide survey to address cleanliness of the City's streets, sidewalks, and alleys. Individual responses are anonymous and the over survey results will be used to create a citywide campaign to be launched in April. Click here to take the survey.
FREE Workshop: Doing Business with LADWP
Join the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for an informative session on how to leverage LADWP incentives and programs. The workshop will provide information on:
- Establishing service with LADWP
- Energy Efficiency Programs - for residential and commercial customers
- Water Conservation Programs - for residential and commercial customers
- Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
- Financing Option - Utility Infrastructure Loans
There will also be a tour of La Kretz Innovation Campus where attendees will learn about green technologies being incubated in Los Angeles. Lunch will be provided. RSVP here.
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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Last Day for LA Fashion Market Fall 2016!
LA market week includes both permanent showrooms and trade shows featuring hundreds of designer brands. Learn more here.
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