Will Metro Expansion "Change" L.A.? (Los Angeles, Long Beach: how much, neighborhoods)

[majoun]

Originally Posted by erin_elise_

hmmm...which neighborhoods are becoming more desirable b/c of metro? i already know culver city is building tons of apartments close to the culver city station. But culver city was already a desirable place u know

Highland Park and other northeastern neighborhoods. The Noho Arts District. And, let's not forget, the comebacks of Hollywood and Downtown happened due to the Metro.

Some neighborhoods are going to decline because of being far from the Metro. We haven't seen much of this outside the Valley. But when the RE bubble pops again I sense there will be some neighborhoods far from transit that might go into the crapper. We'll see.

[erin_elise_]

Originally Posted by majoun

Highland Park and other northeastern neighborhoods. The Noho Arts District. And, let's not forget, the comebacks of Hollywood and Downtown happened due to the Metro.

Some neighborhoods are going to decline because of being far from the Metro. We haven't seen much of this outside the Valley. But when the RE bubble pops again I sense there will be some neighborhoods far from transit that might go into the crapper. We'll see.

ooo i c....yea northeastern neighborhoods are seeing a boom...but i did not know that it was due to metro expansion.....and yes hollywood and DTLA are booming too...but again, i did not know it was because of metro expansion...I know that developers for years have wanted to revitalize DTLA, which is FINALLY happening. and hollywood is such an "icon" that ppl want it revived to its potential...not sure if u have seen some of my other threads, but I believe the only way hollywood (around hollywood blvd) and DTLA will REALLY revitalize is if there are people living, working, and playing in those areas constantly. thats the way urban areas are brought back. and both hollywood and DTLA are seeing that come, slowly but surely.

[majoun]

Originally Posted by erin_elise_

ooo i c....yea northeastern neighborhoods are seeing a boom...but i did not know that it was due to metro expansion.....and yes hollywood and DTLA are booming too...but again, i did not know it was because of metro expansion...I know that developers for years have wanted to revitalize DTLA, which is FINALLY happening. and hollywood is such an "icon" that ppl want it revived to its potential...not sure if u have seen some of my other threads, but I believe the only way hollywood (around hollywood blvd) and DTLA will REALLY revitalize is if there are people living, working, and playing in those areas constantly. thats the way urban areas are brought back. and both hollywood and DTLA are seeing that come, slowly but surely.

There were attempts at fixing up Hollywood and downtown for years. They all failed until the Red Line came. Northeastern gentrification is being greatly advanced by the Gold Line. Palms gentrification, and the early stages of Mid City and USC area gentrification, is happening due to the Expo Line. Gentrification and revitalization happen much more easily when rail is involved.

[erin_elise_]

Originally Posted by majoun

There were attempts at fixing up Hollywood and downtown for years. They all failed until the Red Line came. Northeastern gentrification is being greatly advanced by the Gold Line. Palms gentrification, and the early stages of Mid City and USC area gentrification, is happening due to the Expo Line. Gentrification and revitalization happen much more easily when rail is involved.

cool! like i said i will be personally happy when the line to SM is finished. It will make it much for easier for me and friends to go shop at the SM mall or go the promenade or even the pier! ive only been to the pier like 3 time in my life and im a native. lol but the rail will make it MUCH easier!

[genjy]

Areas not served by Metro rail won't be as desireable to renters, home buyers and developers... car-dependent areas like Northridge, West Covina, Cerritos, Sylmar, Carson, San Gabriel, etc. They will still develop and boom, but will eventually hit a point in the future when they need rail to progress to the next stage. This is why cities and areas in LA County are all fighting for a piece of Metro rail (see SFV, Gold Line Eastside II, and Glendale/Burbank).

Metro rail was the catalyst for NE Los Angeles' gentrification, and is the reason why many speculate Boyle Heights, East LA, and Leimert Park are next in line for gentrification.

[erin_elise_]

Originally Posted by genjy

Areas not served by Metro rail won't be as desireable to both home buyers and developers... areas like Northridge, West Covina, Cerritos, Sylmar, Carson, San Gabriel, etc. They will still develop and boom, but will eventually hit a point where they will need rail to progress to the next stage.

Metro rail was the catalyst for NE Los Angeles' gentrification, and is the reason why many speculate Boyle Heights, East LA, and Leimert Park are next on the list.

wowwww i see i see. yes, I have heard of the speculation for boyle heights, east la, and leimert park. rail might just take over the LA area after a while.

[Beardown91737]

The clusters around rail stations repeat themselves across the country. Rail stations attract a number of condo/townhouses and large apartment projects, which turns into a walkable downtown situation.

These will be limited to an extent because not everyone works where the train is going, but it turns out that many residents don't use the transit at all. Instead they were attracted to the mini-urban environment, the compact downtown, or the low maintenance living. So the housing will move to the rail lines without really needing more to be built. In Southern California, you could build the time kind of communities a couple blocks from a freeway exit, which is already happening in the suburbs of Dallas.

[HarryKerryJr]

Unless our new Sheriff, Mr. McDonnell, and the MTA get SERIOUS about returning to the level of security and visibility and enforcement of laws and rules on the Metro some years ago, it will continue to be a filthy home of choice for the mentally disturbed, especially Blue line and the two subway lines: Red and Purple. Enforcement needs to return to levels of the 1990's and 2000's. Things were mush better on the subway when LAPD was in charge of security. I think that duty should be returned to them and let LASD focus on the other lines. The stinking subway and rancid Blue line seem to get no attention from the politicians nor the MTA nor LASD.

[Raja2014]

FWIW I used to ride the orange (bus) metro line that runs from warner center to north Hollywood for a year back in 2009. The journey was about 19 miles and took almost exactly 45 mins. Aside from a couple of incidents where the bus broke down, it was a reliable, cheap, and civilized experience. Never had to wait long for a bus, riders were courteous, professional, and well behaved. Much more pleasant than riding BART during rush hour.

[pwright1]

LA's subway and lightrail is no more dangerous than anywhere else. And I when went looking at places to live thru the years, I only looked at and lived in places close to excellent public transportation including LA. I honestly can't imagine living in places that don't have this. If downtown did not have the abundant transportation options that it has today it would not be as appealing to developers, companies or residents. The Expo Line expansion to the sea will be a game changer.