Thursday, September 13, 2007
Los Angeles Convention Center Goes Green
LA Convention Center Goes Green For $3 Million....The Los Angeles Convention Center has announced a $3 million plan to make the facility eco-friendly. By next year, the 4.1-million-square-foot building will run on completely renewable energy. It will also pursue certification from the US Green Building Council.
Sunday, September 09, 2007
The Most Impressive Technical Program To-Date
The PACE Technical Education Program Advisory Committee has truly outdone themselves for PACE 2008. There will be four sessions on concrete that include:
• Highway;
• Wastewater;
• Architectural; and,
• Concrete hot topics.
Another major focus will be on Marine – Shallow Draft and Littoral Water.
A Program With-in a Program
The Technical Program will now have several keynote presentations of its own:
Dan Dunmire from Office of Under Secretary of Defense - Acquisition, Technology & Logistics will be kicking off the Marine Session on Monday morning. There will also be several other keynote presentations given by Northrop Grumman and the California DOT, Office of Specialty Investigations and Bridge Management.
A highlight of the Concrete Session comes from Peter Emmons speaking on Surface Preparation And Placement Techniques For Concrete Repair which will cover concrete repair, placement techniques and material selection; and Dennis Pinelle speaking on Moisture Evaluation & Remediation which will cover various techniques commonly used to measure the moisture content of concrete floor slabs, as well as what kind of results are obtained and how to interpret them.
We're also including a wide range of topics from, 20-Year Performance of Bridge Maintenance Systems to Color and Its Effect on Coatings Performance. Other noteworthy topics are: Coating Failures on Painted Galvanized Mast Arms and Air Quality Improvements in the South Coast Air Basin through VOC Reductions in Paint and Coatings.
Don’t miss out on the outstanding workshop line up the technical program has to offer. There will be two Coating Failure Workshops, two Inspection Instrument Workshops, a Waterborne Acrylic Coatings Workshops, and lastly a Surface Preparation Methods Workshop.
For detailed program information, visit: http://www.pace2008.com/attendee/program.php?m=&d=&sort=4&ha=4
• Highway;
• Wastewater;
• Architectural; and,
• Concrete hot topics.
Another major focus will be on Marine – Shallow Draft and Littoral Water.
A Program With-in a Program
The Technical Program will now have several keynote presentations of its own:
Dan Dunmire from Office of Under Secretary of Defense - Acquisition, Technology & Logistics will be kicking off the Marine Session on Monday morning. There will also be several other keynote presentations given by Northrop Grumman and the California DOT, Office of Specialty Investigations and Bridge Management.
A highlight of the Concrete Session comes from Peter Emmons speaking on Surface Preparation And Placement Techniques For Concrete Repair which will cover concrete repair, placement techniques and material selection; and Dennis Pinelle speaking on Moisture Evaluation & Remediation which will cover various techniques commonly used to measure the moisture content of concrete floor slabs, as well as what kind of results are obtained and how to interpret them.
We're also including a wide range of topics from, 20-Year Performance of Bridge Maintenance Systems to Color and Its Effect on Coatings Performance. Other noteworthy topics are: Coating Failures on Painted Galvanized Mast Arms and Air Quality Improvements in the South Coast Air Basin through VOC Reductions in Paint and Coatings.
Don’t miss out on the outstanding workshop line up the technical program has to offer. There will be two Coating Failure Workshops, two Inspection Instrument Workshops, a Waterborne Acrylic Coatings Workshops, and lastly a Surface Preparation Methods Workshop.
For detailed program information, visit: http://www.pace2008.com/attendee/program.php?m=&d=&sort=4&ha=4
Monday, September 03, 2007
LA's Metro Gets You Where You Want To Go
The Los Angeles subway system is clean, efficient, and a great bargain. For $1.35 you can go anywhere on the route (one-way; you can use 90-cent tokens as well), and for twice that you can pretty much ride around all day. Tickets are on the honor system. I've been checked pretty often, usually around the big tourist spots (Hollywood, etc.). If you're caught without a fare you usually get a warning but the fine is over $200. If you're staying in Downtown LA or Hollywood, the subway is particularly easy to use. It starts at North Hollywood, home of an arts-and-theatre community, then stops at Universal Studios, Hollywood & Highland (near Chinese theatre), Hollywood & Vine (Pantages theatre), several more stops, then 7th & Metro (heart of Downtown's financial district), Pershing Square (near Grand Central Market, Biltmore, & more), Civic Center (for the Music Center & new Cathedral), and finally Union Station (a monument unto itself. and close to Chinatown, Olvera Street). At Union Station you can transfer to the Gold Line which goes to Pasadena. At 7th & Metro, you can transfer to the Blue Line which goes to Long Beach and also meets the Green Line, which goes to LAX. Staying downtown, you're really at the centerpoint of all public transit in LA. It's about the only place you could stay without a car. One final note: docent tours of the art at each station are offered. Check www.mta.net/metroart for details. Each station was commissioned by a different artist, and they are all treats.
Popular Routes from Downtown’s Seven Metro Stations
It’s easy to use the Metro Red, Blue and Gold Lines with stops in Downtown Los Angeles to reach key destinations from the Walt Disney Concert Hall to the Fashion District. The Trip Planner feature at www.metro.net is a great way to plan your trip using the Metro trains.
1. Chinatown Station (Metro Gold Line) -Chinatown- To reach the main artery of Chinatown, walk west along College Street from the Chinatown Station one block to Broadway. Visit www.chinatownla.com for store and restaurant listings, plus special events.
2. Union Station (Metro Red/Gold Lines) -Olvera Street-
Exit at Union Station (Red/Gold lines) at the main entrance on Alameda Street. Cross Alameda St. and walk another 100 yards to reach Olvera Street. Visit www.olvera-street.com for store and restaurant listings, plus special events.
3. Civic Center Station (Metro Red Line) -Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels-
Exit at Civic Center and go north on Hill Street to Temple. Cross the street at Temple and make a left. The Cathedral is on your right at the corner of Hill and Temple at 555 Temple. Visit www.olacathedral.org for more information about special events and tours.
-Music Center-
Exit at Civic Center and head west on 1st Street. Walk two blocks along 1st Street until you reach Grand Avenue. Cross Grand Ave. and turn right for the Music Center. The Music Center is composed of four buildings – the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Mark Taper Forum, the Ahmanson Theatre and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. It is home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Opera, Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Music Center Dance and the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater known as REDCAT. Visit www.musiccenter.org for performance schedules and tour information.
-City Hall- Walk east on 1st Street for two blocks until you reach Spring Street. Cross Spring St. and turn left. Built in 1928, this beautiful structure has been featured in many television shows including Superman and Dragnet. Visit www.lacity.org for more details.
-Little Tokyo- Head east along 1st Street, walk five blocks to Los Angeles Street where Little Tokyo begins. Continue on 1st Street to Alameda to explore shops, restaurants, museums and other historic attractions. The website, www.visitlittletokyo.com is filled with information including maps, tours and an event calendar.
4. Pershing Square Station (Metro Red Line) -Grand Central Market- Head north on Hill Street to 4th street. Grand Central Market is located on the right-hand side of Hill Street north of 4th Street. Built in 1917, this historic open-air market sells fresh produce, meats, poultry and fish, as well as prepared foods and spices. Visit www.grandcentralsquare.com to learn more.
-Jewelry District- Head south on Hill Street for one block to the Jewelry District located on Hill Street from 5th to 8th streets. Thousands of jewelry retailers and wholesalers offer discounts of 50% to 70%. St. Vincent Jewelry Center at 640/650 S. Hill is the largest jewelry center in the district. Most stores are open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm.
-Toy District- Head north on Hill Street to 4th Street. Walk east on 4th Street four blocks to the Toy District. You’ll enter the Toy District once you cross Los Angeles Street. The boundaries are 3rd Street to the north, 5th Street to the south, Los Angeles Street to the east and San Pedro Street to the west. The twelve-block district is filled with over 300 retail and wholesale stores selling everything from toys and craft supplies to shoes and electronics. Visit www.centralcityeast.org for more information.
5. 7th & Flower Station (Metro Red/Blue Lines) -Visitor Information Center-
Head west to Figueroa Street, cross Figueroa Street and make a right. The Visitor Information Center is located at 685 S. Figueroa and is open 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Run by LA Inc., the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the helpful staff answers questions, provides travel suggestions and distributes maps and brochures. Visit www.seemyla.com for travel itineraries and hotel listings.
-Central Library- Exit Flower Street and walk 3 blocks north to 5th and make a right. The Los Angeles Public Library is located at 630 W. 5th Street. This landmark building is a destination for readers and tourists alike for the books, magazines, lectures, food court, tours and gift shop. Visit www.lapl.org for more information.
6. Pico & Flower Station (Metro Blue Line) -Staples Center- Walk one block west on either Pico Boulevard or 12th Street and cross Figueroa Street to reach the Staples Center. Home to the Lakers, Sparks, Avengers, Clippers and Kings, as well as world-famous musical concerts, the Staples Center attracts millions of visitors each year. Visit www.staplescenter.com for schedules.
-Convention Center (South and West Halls)- Walk one block west on Pico Boulevard and cross Figueroa Street to the Los Angeles Convention Center where the public is invited to attend their annual car show, home shows and many other expos. Visit www.lacclink.com for event calendars.
-Fashion District- Walk two blocks north along Flower Street to Olympic Boulevard. Make a right on Olympic and walk 5 blocks east to the Fashion District. Spanning 90 blocks, the Fashion District runs from 7th Street south to the Santa Monica Freeway, west to Main Street and east to San Pedro Street. For shoppers on the prowl for bargains, the Fashion District offers women’s wear, men’s wear, children’s wear, accessories, textiles and flowers. Visit www.fashiondistrict.org for listings.
7. Washington Station (Metro Blue Line) -Figueroa Corridor- From Grand Avenue walk 2 blocks west to Figueroa Street. To access the district head south along Figueroa Street where you’ll find the museums at Exposition Park including the Natural History Museum, and the California Science Center and IMAX Theater. This district is also home to the University of Southern California. Visit www.figueroacorridor.org for more information.
Welcome aboard!
Popular Routes from Downtown’s Seven Metro Stations
It’s easy to use the Metro Red, Blue and Gold Lines with stops in Downtown Los Angeles to reach key destinations from the Walt Disney Concert Hall to the Fashion District. The Trip Planner feature at www.metro.net is a great way to plan your trip using the Metro trains.
1. Chinatown Station (Metro Gold Line) -Chinatown- To reach the main artery of Chinatown, walk west along College Street from the Chinatown Station one block to Broadway. Visit www.chinatownla.com for store and restaurant listings, plus special events.
2. Union Station (Metro Red/Gold Lines) -Olvera Street-
Exit at Union Station (Red/Gold lines) at the main entrance on Alameda Street. Cross Alameda St. and walk another 100 yards to reach Olvera Street. Visit www.olvera-street.com for store and restaurant listings, plus special events.
3. Civic Center Station (Metro Red Line) -Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels-
Exit at Civic Center and go north on Hill Street to Temple. Cross the street at Temple and make a left. The Cathedral is on your right at the corner of Hill and Temple at 555 Temple. Visit www.olacathedral.org for more information about special events and tours.
-Music Center-
Exit at Civic Center and head west on 1st Street. Walk two blocks along 1st Street until you reach Grand Avenue. Cross Grand Ave. and turn right for the Music Center. The Music Center is composed of four buildings – the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Mark Taper Forum, the Ahmanson Theatre and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. It is home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Opera, Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Music Center Dance and the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater known as REDCAT. Visit www.musiccenter.org for performance schedules and tour information.
-City Hall- Walk east on 1st Street for two blocks until you reach Spring Street. Cross Spring St. and turn left. Built in 1928, this beautiful structure has been featured in many television shows including Superman and Dragnet. Visit www.lacity.org for more details.
-Little Tokyo- Head east along 1st Street, walk five blocks to Los Angeles Street where Little Tokyo begins. Continue on 1st Street to Alameda to explore shops, restaurants, museums and other historic attractions. The website, www.visitlittletokyo.com is filled with information including maps, tours and an event calendar.
4. Pershing Square Station (Metro Red Line) -Grand Central Market- Head north on Hill Street to 4th street. Grand Central Market is located on the right-hand side of Hill Street north of 4th Street. Built in 1917, this historic open-air market sells fresh produce, meats, poultry and fish, as well as prepared foods and spices. Visit www.grandcentralsquare.com to learn more.
-Jewelry District- Head south on Hill Street for one block to the Jewelry District located on Hill Street from 5th to 8th streets. Thousands of jewelry retailers and wholesalers offer discounts of 50% to 70%. St. Vincent Jewelry Center at 640/650 S. Hill is the largest jewelry center in the district. Most stores are open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm.
-Toy District- Head north on Hill Street to 4th Street. Walk east on 4th Street four blocks to the Toy District. You’ll enter the Toy District once you cross Los Angeles Street. The boundaries are 3rd Street to the north, 5th Street to the south, Los Angeles Street to the east and San Pedro Street to the west. The twelve-block district is filled with over 300 retail and wholesale stores selling everything from toys and craft supplies to shoes and electronics. Visit www.centralcityeast.org for more information.
5. 7th & Flower Station (Metro Red/Blue Lines) -Visitor Information Center-
Head west to Figueroa Street, cross Figueroa Street and make a right. The Visitor Information Center is located at 685 S. Figueroa and is open 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Run by LA Inc., the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the helpful staff answers questions, provides travel suggestions and distributes maps and brochures. Visit www.seemyla.com for travel itineraries and hotel listings.
-Central Library- Exit Flower Street and walk 3 blocks north to 5th and make a right. The Los Angeles Public Library is located at 630 W. 5th Street. This landmark building is a destination for readers and tourists alike for the books, magazines, lectures, food court, tours and gift shop. Visit www.lapl.org for more information.
6. Pico & Flower Station (Metro Blue Line) -Staples Center- Walk one block west on either Pico Boulevard or 12th Street and cross Figueroa Street to reach the Staples Center. Home to the Lakers, Sparks, Avengers, Clippers and Kings, as well as world-famous musical concerts, the Staples Center attracts millions of visitors each year. Visit www.staplescenter.com for schedules.
-Convention Center (South and West Halls)- Walk one block west on Pico Boulevard and cross Figueroa Street to the Los Angeles Convention Center where the public is invited to attend their annual car show, home shows and many other expos. Visit www.lacclink.com for event calendars.
-Fashion District- Walk two blocks north along Flower Street to Olympic Boulevard. Make a right on Olympic and walk 5 blocks east to the Fashion District. Spanning 90 blocks, the Fashion District runs from 7th Street south to the Santa Monica Freeway, west to Main Street and east to San Pedro Street. For shoppers on the prowl for bargains, the Fashion District offers women’s wear, men’s wear, children’s wear, accessories, textiles and flowers. Visit www.fashiondistrict.org for listings.
7. Washington Station (Metro Blue Line) -Figueroa Corridor- From Grand Avenue walk 2 blocks west to Figueroa Street. To access the district head south along Figueroa Street where you’ll find the museums at Exposition Park including the Natural History Museum, and the California Science Center and IMAX Theater. This district is also home to the University of Southern California. Visit www.figueroacorridor.org for more information.
Welcome aboard!
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