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YOLA Center Makes Its Official Inglewood Debut

ByIn The Building LA – Staff WriterOct 18, 20212 min read

The Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (YOLA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony over the weekend to officially open the $14.5M performing arts center in Inglewood. Thanks to the leadership gift from Judith and Thomas I. Beckmen, acclaimed architect Frank Gehry…

Moving Forward: Jordan Downs Redevelopment Reaches Another Milestone

ByIn The Building LA – Staff WriterOct 13, 20211 min read

Progress continues with the $1B Jordan Downs redevelopment, as a $43M five-story building at Century Blvd and Grape Street is now fully framed.  Developed by BRIDGE Housing Corp, the building will feature 97 one to four-bedroom units, ranging in price…


Avis and Mark Ridley Thomas Wellness Center Officially Opens at Charles R. Drew University

ByIn The Building LA – Staff WriterSep 27, 20211 min read

A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held for the Avis & Mark Ridley-Thomas Wellness Center at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. According to a recent article published by the Los Angeles Daily News, the new 10,000-square foot building will…

Sole Folks’ Akil West Mobilizes Business Owners To Purchase Building In Leimert Park

ByTina SampaySep 15, 20216 min read

Over the last year, Sole Folks has transformed dormant retail space in Leimert Park into a vibrant hub for creatives and commerce. In the process, the retail co-op has also become a vital link to the future of a reimagined Black…

AAREP LA Partners with One United Bank to Host Networking Brunch at Post & Beam

ByJason LewisSep 8, 20214 min read

The African American Real Estate Professionals of Los Angeles (AAREP LA) recently hosted a networking event in the heart of the Baldwin Hills community at Post & Beam. The event, which was co-sponsored by One United Bank, brought together Black…