L.A. Live

The 27-acre (10.9-ha) L.A. LIVE project has energized downtown Los Angeles by creating a dynamic new hub of activity where Angelenos and tourists can engage in a variety of entertainment opportunities. Located in the South Park area of downtown Los Angeles near the confluence of the 10 and the 110 freeways and in proximity to light rail, L.A. LIVE shines like a beacon and captivates the eye with its sleek, 54-story skyscraper and effervescent LED signage. Offering many options, this sports- and entertainment-oriented development’s 5 million square feet (464,500 m2) houses two hotels, upscale residences, the STAPLES Center multipurpose arena, the Nokia Theatre, and numerous restaurants, among other uses, and anchors a part of downtown that once sat neglected and forlorn.

Baltimore Inner Harbor

The Baltimore Inner Harbor comprises the redevelopment of 192 acres (78 ha) of formerly dilapidated and abandoned waterfront property. The project involved condemnation and clearance of 22 city blocks, followed by the property’s redevelopment as a mixed-use waterfront district with cornerstone office buildings, hotels, apartments, and a critical mass of cultural and entertainment attractions. Today, the Baltimore Inner Harbor contains 2.58 million square feet (239,690 m²) of office space; 2.3 million square feet (213,677 m²) of retail and entertainment space, including Harborplace, the waterfront festival marketplace; more than 800 residential units; 13 hotels; and numerous cultural venues, including the National Aquarium and the Maryland Science Center.