More Quake Studies for Hollywood Skyscrapers

July 24, 2013

Los Angeles officials have asked developers of a massive Hollywood skyscraper project to conduct more studies to determine whether it’s earthquake-safe.

The request came last week after a USC quake expert voiced concerns.

The Millennium project would build two towers of 39 and 35 stories near the Capitol Records building, creating more than 1 million square feet of apartment, office, hotel and retail space. The City Council holds a major vote on the project Wednesday.

Dozens of neighborhood groups oppose the plan and state officials have launched their own study to determine whether a nearby quake fault is active.

The head of Millennium Partners, Philip Aarons, said Monday that there’s no evidence of an active fault and the developer is convinced that the project is safe.

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  • July 25, 2013 at 5:27 pm
    LP says:
    I saw the movie....budget cuts, poor planning, poor quality materials.....Mr Heston, and Lorne Green won't be around to save them this time.
  • July 25, 2013 at 10:58 am
    reality bites says:
    Maybe the towers are just a backdrop to the mash-up sequel to "The Towering Inferno" and "Sharknado"?
  • July 24, 2013 at 2:01 pm
    Josh Clobier says:
    They better hurry since they are increasing the fracking in downtown LA. It is a situation of when, not if.

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