Friday, February 17, 2012
Starting with a few barns and predictable weather, Hollywood was the birthplace to the modern day motion picture industry. Since the early 1900s, Hollywood endured its share of ups and downs. Most recently, after decades of neglect, Hollywood has undergone a makeover and is once again the bustling entertainment and tourism center of the region. The subway arrived, residences and hotels were added, world-class nightlife, shopping, and dining has returned, transforming it into one of the most popular destinations in the world.
What led to the reality TV style makeover? What lessons can be tapped from Hollywood's re-emergence and be replicated in other areas of the region? What can we expect in the next installment of Hollywood's story, now that some of the tools used to re-spark the magic are changing or are in the midst of being taken away?
Come join us for a riveting discussion by some of the players who had a hand in its comeback.
Moderator
Jim Suhr- Principal, James Suhr and Associates LLC
Panelists
Brian Lane- Principal, Koning Eizenberg Architecture
Michael LoGrande- Director, Department of City Planning, City of Los Angeles
Kerry Morrison- Executive Director, Hollywood Entertainment District
