Council OKs Plan for Studio Complex
Plans to make North Hollywood a hub of the entertainment industry moved closer to reality Wednesday when the Los Angeles City Council decided to pursue developer J. Allen Radford’s plans to build a $750-million studio and commercial complex.
The council decided to negotiate exclusively with Radford, meaning that construction could start next to the North Hollywood subway station as early as next year.
The first step is called the North Hollywood Studio Project and involves the construction of 10 sound stages and support offices occupying 432,000 square feet on the corner of Vineland Avenue and Cumpston Street in the NoHo Arts District.
J. Allen Radford, representing the Jarco partnership, was confident.
“We are ready to move forward, with council approval, and are thrilled to be there in North Hollywood. It has long been neglected and it is time for North Hollywood to have its turn in the East Valley,” he said.
Plans were approved over the opposition of competitor Anko Construction Inc.
Phase two of the project will include 385,000 square feet of office and retail space. Phase three will include two 20-story office towers, 20 restaurants and movie theaters.
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