In a significant step forward for the North Hollywood community, the proposed District NoHo Metro joint development project has secured approval from the Los Angeles City Council on Friday, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times. Spearheaded by Trammell Crow Company and its affiliate, High Street Residential, the endeavor aims to breathe new life into the area surrounding the North Hollywood Station. Spanning 16 acres, the project will include a mix of commercial and residential spaces, culminating in a sprawling 2.2 million square feet of urban development.
The project is located at several addresses, including 11041-11046, 11163-11347, 11264-11280 and 11440 W. Chandler Blvd.; 11204 -11270 W. Cumpston St.; 5300-5320 N. Bakman Ave.; and 5311-5373 and 5356-5430 N. Lankershim Blvd. In addition to Trammell Crow Company, the project team includes architectural firms Gensler, HKS, KFA Architecture and Relm.
Overall, The District NoHo development will encompass the construction of up to 1,216 market-rate housing units, along with 311 affordable residential units, offering diverse housing options to cater to the needs of the local population. In addition to this, the project will introduce 105,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space and 580,000 square feet of office space.
The project also features 3,313 parking spaces, with 750 of them designated for Metro bus and rail passengers. Two acres of publicly accessible open space will create three inviting plazas, offering residents and visitors respite amid the urban bustle. A new entrance to the B Line subway on the west side of Lankershim and improvements to the G Line busway terminus will enhance public transit options, and new internal streets and walkways will break up the large development site, ensuring a pedestrian-friendly and connected environment.
These amenities will be included primarily within three towers standing 20-, 23- and 21-stories. Respectively, these towers will house 420 units, 508 units and the majority of the office space.
While the Planning Commission approved maximum figures as part of a specific plan, Trammell Crow is planning a slightly scaled-down version of the project. According to a recent staff report to the Metro Board of Directors, District NoHo is expected to comprise a maximum of 1,481 homes, approximately 60,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and roughly 450,000 square feet of office space. Trammell Crow will allocate an additional 55 apartments for rent to moderate-income households, defined as those earning up to 120 percent of the area median income level.
The realization of District NoHo is slated to occur in phases over a span of up to 15 years. A development agreement will bind the project, guaranteeing additional public benefits beyond its substantial footprint. These include the establishment of a new art gallery, funding for a two-way Class IV bike trail on the west side of Fair Avenue from Chandler Boulevard to District Way, public art installations, a roster of community events and historical plaques that will offer insights into the neighborhood’s heritage.
