The proposed Metro K-Line extension will create a new underground light rail from West Adams to Hollywood, with three possible routes under consideration and an option to extend the Hollywood Bowl. The Conservancy is concerned about the potential demolitions in Hollywood and West Hollywood as part of the project. 

Four historic buildings in Hollywood are at risk in all three route options due to proposed stations and construction staging. These include:

6806 Hollywood Boulevard
Rexall Drug Store, Lee Drug Company (6800 Hollywood Boulevard)
Bank of America (6780 Hollywood Boulevard)
Hollywood Theatre (6766 Hollywood Boulevard)

All are contributors to the Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment District, listed in the National Register in 1984. Additional demolition could compromise the district's integrity and its eligibility for the National Register. 

We’re asking Metro to identify and select a preservation-based approach in the Final Enivronmental Impact Report (EIR), which would preserve and adaptively reuse one of the targeted historic buildings as the proposed station entrance. We believe this is the most appropriate and sustainable preservation option and request a similar approach be identified for the Santa Palm Car Wash in West Hollywood. 

We can achieve both preservation and transit goals. By September 5th, submit written comments to urge Metro to refine the project to respect Hollywood and West Hollywood’s heritage. 

MAIL:
Roger Martin c/o Los Angeles Metro 
Metro One Gateway Plaza, Mail Stop: 99-22-3
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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