All of a sudden, La Brea is starting to look like there is a mini-renaissance going on.  The area between 1st and 2nd on the West side of La Brea is being re-developed as District La Brea – a pedestrian oriented retail space for artists, designers and retailers.
The buildings at 2nd and La Brea have undergone renovation, including a parking garage.
Newly renovated space heading north on La Brea…
About midway up the block, as you head north, a mural indicates where current construction is focused.
It’s a long block – the project kind of screams for a cross walk to make it possible to access American Rag and other well established east side of La Brea shops.
Check out the Curbed LA story about this development. Â The “Continental Graphics” block encompasses a 1.9 acre site.
Curbed LA: Â Can Continental Graphics Rehab Make La Brea between First and Second Street a Happening Pedestrian Zone?
Update:  District La Brea has unveiled their new website!  Lots of good info and a fully fleshed out vision for the project.