Residential space coming to South Park, downtown.

31-, 40-Story Apartment Towers to Open in South Park in 2019

Thirty-one and 40-story apartment towers containing 730 units in downtown’s South Park area are expected to welcome residents in 2019, Curbed Los Angeles reported. Developed by Omni Group of Canada, Hope+Flower (named for its location between Hope and Flower streets) will also have parking for more than 800 vehicles and 800 bicycles in an 11-story garage. The sleek, glassy towers will have amenities including multiple swimming pools, an outdoor fitness area and a dog run. There will be 7,873 sq. ft. of ground-floor commercial space. The source noted Hope+Flower is “one of dozens of projects bringing thousands of new apartments” to the area.

38-Story Condo Tower With Lots of Parking for Downtown

After five years, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission has approved developer Barry Shy’s plans to build a 38-story condominium tower with six levels of podium parking in L.A.’s historic core at Sixth and Main streets, Curbed L.A. reported. Including 467 condos, 21,500 sq. ft. for ground-level retail and 860 parking spaces, the design for SB Omega by architect David Takacs features foliage atop the podium, balconies with perforated metal screens and vertical landscaping. Nearby residents would also     use the parking, which was applauded by both city leaders and residents. If ultimately approved, SB Omega will replace Joe’s  Auto Parks.