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27/08/2013

As of today, KPCC is moving blogdowntown coverage to our main news site, [KPCC.org](http://www.scpr.org/).

14/08/2013

What do you think of the new courthouse's design? Will a giant cube fit with the rest of the area's architecture or be a stark contrast?

Crews broke ground last week on the new Downtown courthouse, but there are no definite plans for the old location on Spring Street. The U.S. General Services Authority (GSA), said they haven\'t decided if they\'ll be razing the structure.

06/08/2013

What do you think they should do with the Spring Street courthouse?

A large lot that has been empty for years on 1st Street and Broadway will soon be transformed into a federal courthouse. The new building will look a lot like a large, glass cube and include 24 courtrooms and 32 judicial chambers.

02/08/2013

Metro says Angelenos are most concerned with how the new Union Station will connect to the L.A. River, how it will facilitate travel and what type of new development it will bring to the area.

Plans for the historic station\'s overhaul will be presented tonight at 5:30 p.m. in DTLA. The refined designs are expected to include a closer look at the main concourse, as well as a look at possible developments.

01/08/2013

Do you think Downtown is becoming more family-friendly? Would you consider raising a child in DTLA?

Although DTLA is often recognized for its nightlife, growing restaurant scene and loft-living, there\'s an even younger demographic the neighborhood is trying to attract now; kids.

25/07/2013

Most of the feral cats -- who made a home on the empty plot -- have been removed and placed in shelters. The next step will be demolishing a two-story, underground parking garage.

Workers have begun the process of turning a nearly two-acre lot at 1st and Broadway into a new public park. The space has stood empty since 1976 when the building there was damaged in an earthquake, and then torn down.

25/07/2013

“My interest really is in neighborhoods that are changing rapidly and in neighborhoods where we might expect there to be a lot of very local travel," said Michael Smart, lead researcher on the study.

A new study out of the school\'s Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) aims to improve transit in DTLA by studying travel patterns of people who live and work in the area.

23/07/2013

A new craft brewery is angling to open up shop near Downtown and off of the L.A. River.

Dry River Brewing is making plans to open a brewery along the L.A. River, with an emphasis on becoming

18/07/2013

Do you like the new changes at the market? What vendors would you like to see open up shop there?

Everything from a BBQ restaurant to a gelato shop are opening at the Downtown staple, Grand Central Market. The 27,000-square-foot space is undergoing renovations, as developers slowly change and add new vendors to the historic market.

16/07/2013

Blogdowntown was nominated for a Web Award by the L.A. Weekly! You can vote here and check out all the other nominees and categories...

09/07/2013

The Downtown Film Festival Los Angeles kicks off on Wednesday and will continue through July 20. The festival\'s panels, parties and screenings take place at locations throughout DTLA.

05/07/2013

Waiting for the bus is just about to get a little prettier...

Starting Friday, twenty bus benches in downtown L.A. and Boyle Heights will have their empty ad space replaced with art installations. Up to 100 benches may be transformed throughout the summer.

05/07/2013

How often do you go to Chinatown? Why do you think its developed slower than many other parts of Downtown?

DTLA\'s population has exploded by about 40 percent over the last ten years, as residents have filled lofts in the Arts District and the Historic Core. But amid all this growth, one neighborhood has remained largely the same: Chinatown.

01/07/2013

Broadway will soon have only three lanes for traffic but additional pedestrian space. Will you miss the cars?

The L.A. City Council has voted to fund Phase I of a project that will transform Broadway into a more pedestrian friendly space. This means reducing lanes of traffic to three and adding more 24-hour curbside parking.

28/06/2013

Do you have other ideas on how to beat the weekend heat? Please. PLEASE. Share with us in the comments!

In honor of the triple digit temperatures coming our way, this week\'s edition of the DTLA event round-up focuses on cool, shady places to spend your time over the coming week.

26/06/2013

This Sunday at the L.A. Athletic Club. Tickets are $50 and proceeds go to an Arts District non-profit.

Art Beyond the Glass pits teams of L.A. bartenders against each other in a cocktail-making competition that also showcases their skills as musicians, artists and creators. The event is Sunday at the L.A. Athletic Club.

25/06/2013

Carol Sobel, attorney for the homeless, said she was pleased with the Supreme Court's decision not to review the case.

“You can’t take people’s property and destroy it. Our evidence in support of this injunction was overwhelming," she said.

The U.S. Supreme Court will not review a controversial case that puts restrictions on how the city of Los Angeles can remove and destroy the possessions of the homeless living on Skid Row.

24/06/2013

What do you think the "Arts District inspired burger" will consist of?

“Downtown Los Angeles has been a great neighborhood for us,” said Adam Fleischman, founder of Umami Restaurant Group. Umami\'s newest location will feature restaurant favorites and a specia