CURTAIN RISES ON RESTORATION PROJECT RESEDA THEATER PLANS READY TO MOVE FORWARD.Byline: Rick Orlov Staff Writer RESEDA - Hoping to further revitalize re·vi·tal·ize tr.v. re·vi·tal·ized, re·vi·tal·iz·ing, re·vi·tal·iz·es To impart new life or vigor to: plans to revitalize inner-city neighborhoods; tried to revitalize a flagging economy. the area, a city agency on Thursday approved plans to negotiate for the restoration and renovation of the 57-year-old Reseda Theater. Under the proposal selected by the city Community Redevelopment Agency, the theater would be developed into a state-of-the-art facility for live performances. In addition, its facade - including a marquee with neon lights neon light Noun a glass tube containing neon, which gives a pink or red glow when a voltage is applied neon light n → lámpara de neón neon light n and a terrazzo terrazzo Type of flooring consisting of marble chips set in cement or epoxy resin that is poured and ground smooth when dry. Terrazzo was ubiquitous in the 20th century in commercial and institutional buildings. entryway - would be restored, and 900 square feet of retail space would be created. The CRA See Community Reinvestment Act. urged the City Council to back negotiations with the proposal's developer, CIM (1) (Computer-Integrated Manufacturing) Integrating office/accounting functions with automated factory systems. Point of sale, billing, machine tool scheduling and supply ordering are part of CIM. Group Inc., selected from among four bidders. ``We felt (CIM Group) would introduce a unique destination business into the area by creating a catalytic project and upgrading the existing commercial mix,'' Commission Chairman Paul Hudson
Paul David Hudson (born 27 February, 1971 in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire) is a weather presenter for BBC Yorkshire and BBC Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, in said. The 9,500-square-foot theater at 18447 Sherman Way was purchased by the CRA in 2004 for $1.94 million. No estimate was available Thursday on projected renovation costs. Councilman Dennis Zine, who represents the area, favors moving ahead with the project, aides said. ``The councilman is excited about the prospect of changing an area that has become blighted over the years,'' spokeswoman Jennifer Forkish said. ``We are particularly pleased they are going to keep it as a theater to retain the historical perspective of Reseda.'' The theater renovation would be the latest area improvement effort. The CRA said it has spent $1l.4 million for underground power lines, sponsored storefront improvements and is nearing completion of a $900,000 streetscape street·scape n. 1. An artistic representation of a street. 2. Surroundings composed of streets: the urban streetscape. project. Rick Orlov, (213) 978-0390 rick.orlov(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Reseda Theater may be developed into a state-of-the-art facility for live performances under a proposal chosen by the Community Redevelopment Agency. John Lazar/Staff Photographer |
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