Conservancies Seek Landmark Status for Mel's Drive-In Amid Redevelopment Plans
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What happened
The Santa Monica Conservancy and Los Angeles Conservancy jointly submitted an application to the Landmarks Commission to grant historic landmark status to Mel's Drive-In. The restaurant, which features Googie architecture, is facing redevelopment plans that include an eight-story apartment building with 138 units and commercial space. The owner of the 67-year-old restaurant intends to sell the property to developers.
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Why it matters
The application aims to shield the historic site from being dismantled for a high-rise project. This effort is part of the Los Angeles Conservancy's broader advocacy for preserving historically significant sites within Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Conservancy is advocating for historically significant sites in Los Angeles, including nominating the Silver Platter site for preservation.
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Who's involved
- Los Angeles ConservancyJointly submitted the application to protect the historic Mel's Drive-In
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Conservancies filed a landmark application to protect the historic Mel's Drive-In.1 source
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Los Angeles Conservancy
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