July 25, 2012 at 9:30am 123 notes
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Source: Los Angeles Times
New park in downtown Los Angeles inspires grand hopes: Officials envision the renovated space stretching from the Music Center to City Hall as a draw for both nearby residents and the region. Experts says it’s an open question whether Grand Park will be widely embraced. Downtown’s other open space about a mile south offers a cautionary tale for Grand Park. Pershing Square was redesigned with much fanfare more than two decades ago in an effort to attract more users with a dramatic tower fountain and other amenities. But the park is generally considered a dud, and the city has been talking about another redesign. Officials said they’ve learned their lesson from Pershing Square — Grand Park has more grass and green space, and it can host a wider variety of events. Photo: Grand Park, as seen from the top of City Hall, has been likened to a “green room” in the middle of downtown Los Angeles. Credit: Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times

New park in downtown Los Angeles inspires grand hopes: Officials envision the renovated space stretching from the Music Center to City Hall as a draw for both nearby residents and the region. Experts says it’s an open question whether Grand Park will be widely embraced.

Downtown’s other open space about a mile south offers a cautionary tale for Grand Park. Pershing Square was redesigned with much fanfare more than two decades ago in an effort to attract more users with a dramatic tower fountain and other amenities. But the park is generally considered a dud, and the city has been talking about another redesign.

Officials said they’ve learned their lesson from Pershing Square — Grand Park has more grass and green space, and it can host a wider variety of events.

Photo: Grand Park, as seen from the top of City Hall, has been likened to a “green room” in the middle of downtown Los Angeles. Credit: Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times

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