Historic pavers preserved at 8484 Wilshire
Summary
After emotional testimony from preservationists, the Pereira family and the LA Conservancy, the council refused to release Douglas Emmett from its permit obligation, requiring Metro to keep hunting for matching replacement tiles rather than pouring plain concrete around the iconic 1972 building.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Metro, not the city, bears the cost of restoration and any preservation consultant Metro hires.
Preservation advocates, the Pereira family and neighbors of the new Metro station keep the building's historic gateway character.
The property owner wanted the maintenance burden of pavers lifted; some residents worry interim concrete will become permanent.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Adjourned Regular Meeting and Parking Authority Meeting - Jun 23, 2026
After emotional testimony from preservationists, the Pereira family and the LA Conservancy, the council refused to release Douglas Emmett from its permit obligation, requiring Metro to keep hunting for matching replacement tiles rather than pouring plain concrete around the iconic 1972 building.
City Council Regular Meeting and Parking Authority - May 19, 2026
A plan to replace the distinctive 1972 decorative pavers around the William Pereira-designed office building with plain concrete drew sharp public pushback. The council pulled the item and sent it to the Cultural Heritage Commission for study instead of approving the rescission of the 1972 encroachment agreement.
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