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HNTB wins Sixth Street Viaduct conceptual design competition

MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA AND COUNCILMEMBER HUIZAR ANNOUNCE WINNER OF INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION FOR NEW 6TH STREET BRIDGE New Bridge Will Create Nearly 5,000 Construction Jobs LOS ANGELES – Mayor Villaraigosa today joined Councilmember Jose Huizar to announce that the architecture firm HNTB is the winner of the international...

And the winner is…

The 6th Viaduct Design winner is in! Who will it be? Come find out tomorrow morning! A press conference will be held at 9:45am tomorrow morning, Friday October 19, 2012 to announce the final selection of a design consultant. The announcement will take place on...

District Gallery Presents – Matt Aston, 1970s’ Movie Posters

SHOW CLOSING TODAY! Friday November 9, 7 pm to 10 pmMatt Aston:  Movie Posters -- Closing ShowDistrict Gallery, 740 E. Third St. (just off Traction)Matt Aston's portraits -- particularly his self portraits, often appear to emerge seamlessly from abstract elements. Now he has extended his self portrait...

Space Shuttle Endeavors final Journey

The Space Shuttle Endeavor's final journey before arriving at its new home at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.   Photo by Laura Velkei...

3rd Public Design Presentation for the 6th St. Bridge!

This Monday, September 17th, will be the 2nd to the last opportunity to view and have input in the re-design of the 6th Street Bridge.  Our friends at Sci Arc have been gracious enough to host a  presentation for the Arts District.            ...

The 2012 “Artsy” is awarded to Arturo Gonzalez

The recipient of the 2012 Artsy is Arturo Gonzalez, Area Director for the Office of Councilman Jose Huizar.     Arturo is a veteran of public service serving Council members Richard Alarcon, Wendy Greuel and ending his tenure with the City with Jose Huizar.   Arturo has been...

1st Public Design Presentation for the 6th St. Bridge!

Today is the first of the public meeting where you get to express your preference in the re-design of the the 6th St. Bridge.  This is the first of 4 meetings and is located: Public Presentation by Design Teams - Wed. Sept. 12thWednesday, September 12,...