Proposed Complex in Hollywood

Re “Mayor Leads a Hurray for Hollywood,” April 3: Despite Mayor Richard Riordan’s and Councilwoman Jackie Goldberg’s assertions, there is considerable opposition to the project [at Hollywood and Highland] from members of the residential and business community. Residents and organizations object to and share serious concerns about many aspects of the proposal and its impact.

The list taken from the final environmental impact report includes the Hollywood Heights Assn., the Whitley Heights Civic Assn., the Oaks School, the Hollywood Bowl, the Outpost Estates Homeowners Assn., the Los Angeles Conservancy, the Tourism Industry Development Council and others, in addition to private residents such as myself. All seem to support a revitalized Hollywood, but objections stem from concerns over the accuracy of the draft and final environmental impact reports and other issues including traffic, the closure of Orchid Avenue, pollution, crime, parking, historical design, the size and scope of the project and more.

The politicians are eager to take the credit for restoring Hollywood to its “former glory,” and the city itself stands to earn considerable profit by leasing the not yet finished MTA station to TrizecHahn. I fear that the public will mistakenly perceive that this proposal is a done deal. The public is entitled to hear the whole story.

JONATHAN DARR

Hollywood