Los Angeles housing developer The Heyday Partnership put its new project, Buzz Court, on the market less than two months ago. And now? Sold out. It must be a sign of the times — “green” architecture is as good as gold. I learned about Heyday when I wrote a case study of their previous project, Rock Row in Eagle Rock. (Full paper below.) I was impressed that the project incorporated a range of sustainable strategies without compromising aesthetics. Buzz Court seems to evince the same qualities. And Los Angeles is better for it. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Eagle Rock
[Oxy Weekly] Exploring the Philippines in Occidental’s Backyard
By: Daina Beth Solomon Issue date: 3/25/09 Section: Features The façade of Eagle Rock Plaza is unremarkable. Some might call it ugly. Street-level stores suggest a predictable American mall, featuring Chuck E. Cheese, Macy’s and Target. But underneath, nothing is ordinary. An oasis of cultural delight and wonder hides on the lower level. Tangy, tantalizing … Continue reading
[Oxy Weekly] Temple Beth Israel, A Culutral Gem in L.A.’s World of Religion
By: Daina Beth Solomon Issue date: 10/15/08 Section: Entertainment Northeast Los Angeles is blessed with religion. The area surrounding Occidental is a landscape of world religions. An informal internet inventory revealed over 100 religious centers within Occidental’s 2.5 mile radius. There are eight Seventh-Day Adventist churches, seven Foursquare Churches and three Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Halls. … Continue reading
[Oxy Weekly] Art Culture in Eagle Rock
By: Daina Solomon Posted: 9/24/08 It’s a perfect Saturday night at Oxy, looking out over the twinkling city from the cool, dark grass of Stewie Beach. But as lovely as it is to enjoy the sparkle of Los Angeles from the Occidental Campus, it’s time to hit the streets. Fun has many faces on this … Continue reading