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Plotting the Stars
Gensler releases the Walk of Fame Masterplan
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Plan is to develop a new vision for the Walk of Fame, that celebrates its past, looks towards the future, and restores its original vision of a place that “maintains the glory of a community whose name means glamour and excitement in the four corners of the world.” It Since February 9, 1960, when the first star awarded in establishes an aspirational vision for the Walk of Fame, a public ceremony was officially dedicated honoring and a clear, implementable framework, laying the actress Joanne Woodward, the Walk of Fame has grown foundation for future improvement work. The project to more than two thousand stars, celebrating honorees area includes the entire extent in five categories: Motion of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Pictures, Television, Recording, The purpose of the Hollywood comprising Hollywood Boulevard Radio, and Live Performance. Over time, the Walk of Fame has Walk of Fame Concept Plan is from Gower Street to La Brea and Vine Street from Yucca fallen into disrepair and to develop a new vision for the Avenue Street to Sunset Boulevard. many visitors leave disappointed Walk of Fame that celebrates its with their experience. The Concept Plan is a project of the past and looks to the future City of Los Angeles, 2020 will mark the 60th led by the Bureau of Engineering in anniversary of that first star partnership with Council District 13 ceremony and in recognition and Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell’s HEART of Hollywood of this historic occasion, the City of Los Angeles has initiative. Design work is being led by Gensler, with support undertaken an ambitious program to re-imagine and from Sam Schwartz Transportation Consultants, DCA Civil revitalize the Walk of Fame. Engineering Group, Historic Resources Group, Studio-MLA, and Leland Saylor Associates. The purpose of the Hollywood Walk of Fame Concept he Hollywood Walk of Fame Concept Plan is the first step in reimagining Hollywood Boulevard and the Walk of Fame for the twenty-first century.
LEFT IMAGE: A rendering of Hollywood Boulevard from the Masterplan. Courtesy of Gensler and Heart of Hollywood.
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