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NY Times Asks Whether L.A. Should 'New Yorkify'

NY Times Asks Whether L.A. Should 'New Yorkify'

As we all know, New York is the only city in the world with tall buildings. Wait, what's that you say? Other cities have tall buildings, too? Well, that's not what the New York Times thinks: In a piece published today, the newspaper offers up the opinion of six Angelenos on the rezoning plan that would revitalize Hollywood by introducing high-rise buildings and better public transportation. more ›

"Mr. Trump? I Have Cesar Pelli on Line Two..."

"Mr. Trump? I Have Cesar Pelli on Line Two..."

Gentlemen (and real estate robber barons), start your engines! Today’s LA Times reports the city plans to sell 9 million square feet of unused air rights above the LA Convention Center to developers, and at the bargain basement price of $20 per square foot. For the unacquainted, air rights are what developers like Donald Trump usually have to quietly buy up in order to build a ginormous new tower. more ›

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