One of the original 1960’s Marina del Rey developers has begun above ground construction on a 12-building apartment complex.
Los Angeles County has been working on the plan with the developer and owner Jerry Epstein of Del Rey Shores, LLC since 2001. The 544-unit project, called Shores, is located on an 8-acre site at 4201 Via Marina, and will consist of one and two bedroom units.
“We found a way to incorporate modern, nautical and California themes into a design that still focused on functionality and efficiency,” said Dale Yonkin of Nadel Architects, the design firm, in a statement. “While still keeping a high quantity of units at variable sizes to ensure that rents would remain in reach for a larger percentage of residents.”
The $120 million complex is one of the largest in progress in the U.S., according to Nadel Architects.
Apartment sizes will range between 650-square-feet and 1,245-square-feet, and a two acre park will be nestled in the middle of the 12 interconnected five story buildings.
“In dealing with high-density projects such as Shores, we know it is important to include design elements that will not only accommodate the large number of residents, such as private subterranean parking, but also to provide opportunities for chance social interactions,” Yonkin said in a statement.
The Shores’ expected completion date is in the spring of 2013.
Correction: The article previously stated that construction began on Wednesday. Initial construction began in 2011, and in the last month, workers have been building the above-ground structure.
It's certainly not a plug, I received a letter from the architect yesterday stating that the project had begun. I called them yesterday, but will follow up with them again today to clarify
J.W. - Rents will start at $2,000 for a 1-bedroom and $2,500 for a 2-bedroom, and I am not sure yet if the developer will have to invest in public infrastructure.
http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2011/03/richard_fine_judge_yaffey_del.php
Seriously?? They were scheduled to finish Autumn 2012 :( :( I live in front of that construction site and I'm increasingly annoyed by it. Workers waking us up at 6AM in the morning, sometimes working late (9-10PM!!) and at the weekend are a REAL PAIN. Is it even legal?? Do you know of any council organisation one can submit a complain at? This is becoming ridiculous and competent authorities will be informed very soon if this goes on like that.
1) the jailing of an attorney who represented a homeowner group opposed to this project. The Shore's owners and attorneys in court records pushed for the 72yr old attorney to remain in coercive confinement, which ended up being over a year 2) The loan to build this project was only possible because the US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that promotes low income housing guaranteed their $125 million loan with taxpayer dollars. In fact HUD sent us a letter containing the Shore owner's lawsuit threat to our non-profit group if we disclosed the details of loan documents that HUD "accidentally" sent us through a federal public records act request. 3) It was recently discovered by a community member that the Shores owners received credits (against money they would have owed into a coastal improvement fund setup to build park space in the Marina) for their resident pool and hot tub and the resident courtyards inside the complex. When queried about this, LA County stated that the pool and spa would be open to the public because they took these credits. This proviso was never mentioned in the project hearings. there is more...
what do you think their response will be if 100 non residents show up to make use of the facilities...