area newsletter OCTOBER 2018 • WESTSIDE
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Community News Santa Monica announces dockless scooter program
The City of Santa Monica has announced a pilot program that will formalize the dockless scooter boom that has recently swept the area. Under the city’s Shared Mobility program, four companies --- Bird, Jump, Lime, and Lyft --- will be permitted to operate up to 2,000 scooters and 1,000 e-bikes in the city, though each company will begin with a total of 750 vehicles. In addition to restricting the number of scooters and e-bikes in the city, the program will also forbid their use on the Santa Monica pier, the beach bike path, and in the city’s public parks. The participating companies will also be required to pay a $1 per vehicle, per day, usage fee. Initial reports that Bird and Lime, the most prominent scooter companies in the area, would be excluded from the 18 month pilot program led the startups to stage a “Day Without Scooters” protest in August, during which all of their scooters were temporarily deactivated. Ultimately the city elected to work with all 4 companies, rather than just Lyft and Jump, a company that is owned by Uber, the ridesharing giant.
Pedestrian-only area coming to Playa Vista The owners of the Runway at Playa Vista project are moving forward with a plan to restrict a portion of the property to pedestrians only. A central street, Millennium Drive, will be blocked to motorized vehicles,
allowing for the creation of a walk-friendly promenade that the owners believe will foster a “downtown” area for patrons. In addition to changing the traffic flow, plans call for the addition of outdoor seating and landscaping to enhance the area’s aesthetics.
Broadway apartments break ground
Construction is underway on an expansive apartment complex at 500 Broadway, in Santa Monica. The mixeduse development will take over the space once occupied by a Fred Segal store and will feature 249 residences, as well as 55,000 square feet of commercial space. The project’s design calls for 4 mid-rise tower structures, each seven stories high, joined by pedestrian bridges. The building’s footprint also allows for courtyards and setbacks that would facilitate patio dining for a ground floor restaurant. Construction is expected to be completed in 2020.
Community News UCLA hospital scores for innovation
a medium-density residential building. The property is located adjacent to the Barrington Village shopping area and has been the subject of safety violations at the shuttered building.
Property in Beverly Hills listed for $1 billion
UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital was recently named among the most innovative hospitals in the U.S. by Parents magazine. In surveying 150 pediatric hospitals across the country, the magazine ranked UCLA among the 20 best for their medical advancements and research, their support for patients’ loved ones, and for their technological innovation. The Westwood hospital is the only pediatric hospital in California to receive the honor.
Mixed-use project planned for Brentwood A long-closed gas station in Brentwood may soon make way for a new mixed-use project. The owners of a former Texaco station at the corner of Wilshire Blvd. and Barrignton Ave. have filed paperwork with the City of Los Angeles to rezone the property to allow the construction of a mixed-use project, a building that combines residential units with ground floor retail space. The property was previously re-zoned to allow
Land at the top of the highest peak in Beverly Hills is now on the market for the princely sum of $1 billion. The property, known at The Mountain, is the most expensive residential property ever listed for sale and was once owned by Princess Shams of Iran and legendary TV producer Merv Griffin. In addition to the prime location, the site measures 157 acres, nearly twice the size of Disneyland, and features 360 degree views of the entire westside, from downtown Los Angeles to Catalina Island. The property actually consists of 17 adjoining parcels, with 6 lots zoned for immediate residential construction.
Restaurant
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Joe & The Juice
Winston Pies
11930 San Vicente Boulevard Los Angeles
11906 San Vicente Boulevard Los Angeles
11678 San Vicente Boulevard Los Angeles
While there are plenty of Italian options in Brentwood, this longrunning restaurant remains a standout since opening in 1997. The menu here focuses on fresh ingredients and includes various dishes such as housemade pastas, wood-oven pizzas, calamari, and rotisserie duck. In addition to the regular menu, the restaurant also prepares a special daily list designed to heighten your culinary senses. According to the restaurant, while some ingredients are imported directly from Italy, others are sourced from the finest local producers. To help pair your dishes with the right drink, the high-end Italian eatery also has an extensive wine list.
This Danish franchise has a menu of cold-pressed juices and sandwiches. Founded in 2002, the company is on a mission to establish itself as the go-to place for health-conscious people who like their fresh-pressed juice. Here you have juices like the Green Haven (pineapple, spinach, and apple), the Heartbeet (beetroot, avocado, banana, pineapple, and apple), and The Guardian (turmeric, black pepper, pineapple, and carrot). To eat, try the Joe’s Club, a chicken sandwich with avocado, tomato, and pesto or the Meaty Omelet, which comes with parsley, spinach, chicken, feta, and chili flakes. In addition to sandwiches and juices, you can also grab a shake, a shot of ginger, or a cup of coffee here.
This local Los Angeles bakery has made-from-scratch fruit pies that incorporate organic farmer’s market produce when possible. The pie flavors here rotate seasonally. A few suggestions, the Classic Southern Pecan or the Chocolate Cowgirl, an intensely rich mix of caramel and fudgy Ecuadorian chocolate pressed into a salted oatmeal crust. A little information on prices, an 11-inch round will cost you about $45, a 5-inch mini $9, and a slice of pie $7. For those looking for a small taste of sweetness, try the PieBites, which are sold by the dozen ($20) or individually. Most full sizes and mini pies are available gluten free. Winston Pies also offers artisan coffees, teas, and select flavors of McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream.
SIGHTS & SOUNDS in LOS ANGELES
The Autry Museum in Griffith Park 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles, CA 90027 CURRENT EXHIBITION: Rick Bartow: Things You Know But Cannot Explain May 12, 2018 - January 6, 2019 The Autry is presenting the first major retrospective of noted Native American artist Rick Bartow. The exhibition reflects Bartow’s personal journey as a Vietnam veteran who battled PTSD and alcoholism to develop a career as a self-taught artist, creating a body of work that is both deeply personal and culturally relevant. Featured work includes large-scale paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures.
The Broad
J. Paul Getty Museum
221South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012
1200 Getty Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
A Journey That Wasn’t June 30, 2018 - February 2019
Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography, 1911-2011 June 26 – October 21, 2018
The featured exhibition at the Broad is a collection of works that focus on the passage of time, dealing with themes such as nostalgia and decay. The exhibition features film and video pieces as well as paintings, sculpture, and photos, and 40 of the 55 works are on display at the Broad for the first time. The exhibition is on display in the Broad’s first floor galleries and is included with regular admission to the museum.
Icons of Style focuses on the transcendence of functional fashion photography into great works of art, beginning with the pioneering work of Edward Steichen in early years of the 20th century, through the influential photos of Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, and Herb Ritts. The exhibit features over 160 photos, as well as a sampling of costumes, illustrations and magazine covers.
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