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In June 2009, the City of Los Angeles Planning Department issued a Notice of Preparation for the environmental impact report (EIR) for the project that threatens the Century Plaza. In this first phase of the process, the public had the chance learn about the proposed replacement project at a public scoping meeting in July. Until August 13, the Planning Department accepted public comments on the project's potential environmental impacts and alternatives that should be considered in the EIR.
1. Pledge your support for the Century Plaza's preservation, giving us strength in numbers and a way to keep you informed of new developments. And encourage your friends and family to take the pledge, too! 2. If you're part of an organization, consider joining the Conservancy's growing coalition of groups who support preservation of the Century Plaza. For more information, contact Flora Chou at fchou@laconservancy.org or (213) 430-4211.
3. Join the conversation on Facebook with our Century Plaza discussion board. Voice your opinion and find out what others are thinking. Visit our Facebook page and become a fan to get the most up to date information on this issue. 4. If you're not already a member, join the Conservancy to give us greater strength in numbers. 5. If you'd like to make a donation, consider a gift to the Conservancy's Preservation Advocacy Fund to help with expenses for support materials, outreach, and other costs related to protecting the hotel from demolition.
In December 2008, t he owners of the Century Plaza Hotel (Minoru Yamasaki, 1966) in Century City announced plans to raze the building and replace it with two 600-foot towers. The new project would include a boutique hotel, condominiums, and mixed-use space, plus two acres of open space. The venerable hotel received a $36 million facelift less than a year ago. In April 2009, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named the Century Plaza Hotel to its 2009 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. This annual list highlights historic places throughout the U.S. that face destruction or irreparable damage. In July 2009, Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz filed a motion to nominate the hotel as a local Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. We'd like to thank the CD 5 councilmember for his leadership in submitting this important motion.
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