LA CITY COUNCIL GREENLIGHTS 670 MESQUIT IN LOS ANGELES ARTS DISTRICT

The Los Angeles City Council approved the BIG-designed 670 Mesquit, bringing the development one step closer to realization. Located along the Los Angeles River in the LA Arts District, 670 Mesquit is a mixed-use stepped complex consisting of four connected buildings reaching as high as 34 stories. The development will feature 676,000 sq ft of office space, approximately 895 residential units including low-income housing, a 271-room hotel, a charter elementary school, retail and restaurant spaces, a gym, gallery space, and more. At the new 670 Mesquit, the freedom of the neighborhood’s typical warehouse loft meets the individual customization of the stick-built house. The large size of the modules allows interior spaces to be subdivided based on program types and tenant needs. Bridging the gap between the Arts District and the Los Angeles River, a proposed park will be built above the existing freight rail line, fulfilling the long-awaited goal for the neighborhood.