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June 1, 2009
"Largest" Sales Event Ever This Weekend at Evo
April 20, 2009
Evo Maintains Furious Sales Pace,
Announces New "Homebuyer Advantage Sale"
March 2, 2009
Evo High-Rise Reports 24 Year-to-Date Sales, Continues Furious Pace as Los Angeles’ Leading Residence
February 2, 2009
Sales Success at Evo High-Rise Signifies Steady Consumer Demand
September 4, 2008
The “EVO”-lution of South
August 1, 2008
Sip, Sup and Celebrate the Art Scene at South
July 25, 2008
LA Hard Hats
April 22, 2008
Good as Gold for Going Green: Luma Awarded LEED Gold Certification on Earth Day
October 30, 2007
The Midas Touch: The South Group’s Elleven Awarded LEED Gold Certification
April 11, 2007
Building on Success
December 18, 2006
The South Group Steps up Customer Service with Management Position
November 20, 2006
The Building Buzz is “Brewing” in South Park
July 6, 2006
Jr. Achievement “Job Shadows” Developers, Learns the Nuts & Bolts of Building Industry
June 23, 2006
The South Group's Evo Comes Flying Out of the Gate With Stunning Sales Event Numbers
March 7, 2006
Evo Elevates Urban Living in Downtown Los Angeles
December 21, 2005
Sierra Club Names The South Group’s Portland Development One of America’s Best
December 1, 2005
"Figueroa South," The South Group's Newest, Earns CRA Approval
November 29, 2005
Developers Thrilled by Weekend Sell-out
November 3, 2005
Civic, Business Leaders and Urban Pioneers
October 27, 2005
The South Group Announces Plans for New "Figueroa South" Residential Development Within the "South" Community
October 27, 2005
Evo, Developer's Third New Luxury Condo Project, Breaks Ground in Downtown Los Angeles
August 31, 2005
Downtown Urban Development Strengthened By Unique Relationship
August 23, 2005
Elleven's Scorecard: 50% Complete; 100% Recycled
August 16, 2005
The South Group Breaks Ground on Luma, Downtown Los Angeles' All-New Condominium Project
April 20, 2005
Green is Gold for Prominent LEED Developers
April 8, 2005
Downtown Developer, The South Group, Honored
November 15, 2004
Getting In On the "Ground Floor," Urban Pioneers Swamp Developers of First New Downtown L.A. Condos
October 19, 2004
The South Group & AEG Join the Mayor's Office to Inform Minority Businesses About Subcontracting Opportunities with Elleven Urban Dwellings & L.A. Live Projects
September 30, 2004
Downtown's First New Condo Project in 20 Years, 'Elleven,' Breaks Ground
September 29, 2004
Elleven, Downtown's First New Residential High-rise in Decades, Now Underway
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LOS ANGELES - November 3, 2005 - Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa played a 700-foot Earth Harp Oct. 27, symbolically ringing in the vibrant possibilities of downtown Los Angeles living, during a celebration of the latest milestones reached in the revitalization of the area's urban core.
More than 600 people, including the Mayor, City Councilmember Jan Perry and business leaders joined the South Group development team in toasting downtown L.A.'s new "South" community. The event featured the topping off of Elleven, and the groundbreaking of Luma and Evo, the South Group's trio of residential towers that are the first new ground-up buildings in downtown L.A. in 20 years.
"This kind of development – transit oriented, resource sensitive and environmentally responsible – is the kind of smart growth that will not only accommodate the needs of our city and citizens now, but will continue to serve us well in the future," Mayor Villaraigosa said.
New downtown residents, the first to buy units in the South Group's buildings, were also among the guests.
The Earth Harp – a stunning, large scale, architectural stringed instrument that was part of a performance by the group MASS Ensemble – was strung 700 feet from the stage to the top of Elleven. New residents joined Mayor Villaraigosa and MASS Ensemble members in "playing" the building – presenting a visual and musical extravaganza for the audience.
Another special moment came when South Group principal Tom Cody announced the company's donation of $10,000 to the New Image Emergency Shelter for the Homeless, which provides year-round emergency shelter near downtown Los Angeles. Councilwoman Jan Perry said, "Alongside those who can afford these wonderful new residences in a fresh, inviting neighborhood, are other less fortunate citizens. With its gift, the South Group demonstrates its concern for all Los Angelenos, and helps in my own determination to end homelessness in our city."
The event's theme of celebrating downtown included stations that utilized elaborate displays and food to represent neighboring landmarks including China Town, the Fashion Mart and STAPLES Center.
Downtown is experiencing an amazing revitalization, demonstrated by the unprecedented sales of new property. The South Group, the leading developer of new condo projects in downtown L.A., is creating a new neighborhood in the city's core.
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Also a leader in environmentally-responsible design, the South Group is expected to deliver to Los Angeles its first downtown residential buildings to be certified by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The South Group's projects will feature an abundant use of natural light, use of low-emitting materials and finishes, water efficient fixtures, appliances and landscaping, odorless paints, wheatboard cabinetry and bamboo floors, an aggressive waste management plan that ensures that the majority of materials leaving the site are recycled and dozens of other innovations incorporated into the project to create quality of life advantages for new homeowners.
South's first phase 11-story project, Elleven consists of nearly 200 studios, one- and two-bedroom and penthouse loft units, plus nine two-story live+work town homes – all ranging from 850- to 2,800-square feet.
Luma, the South Group's 19 floor second phase, will consist of 236 one- and two-bedroom softloft and penthouse units, plus live+work town homes – ranging from approximately 750 to 3,500 square feet.
Evo, the South Group's 23-story third phase in downtown Los Angeles will consist of 311 one- and two-bedroom softloft condominiums and 2-story live+work town homes – ranging from approximately 730 to 3,500 square feet.
Elleven, scheduled for move-ins in April 2006, is sold out; Luma's 236 units sold out in seven hours, with construction scheduled for completion in summer 2007, and Evo is just breaking ground.
About The South Group
The South Group is the joint venture partnership of Portland, Oregon-based developers Williams & Dame and Gerding/Edlen distinguished by its innovative, smart growth, environmentally friendly, high-density neighborhood developments. Elleven is the first of a number of projects The South Group plans for an area of the South Park neighborhood, to be known simply as South.
Williams & Dame's leaders, Homer Williams and Dike Dame, represent over 70 years of collective real estate experience. The firm has used an organic approach to urban transformation, collaborating with public and private partners to create unique neighborhoods that blend quality housing, vibrant street life and new business opportunities. Gerding/Edlen's Bob Gerding and Mark Edlen are widely respected for their extensive experience building large scale, mixed-use developments. With a fundamental commitment to building environmentally sustainable structures, the forward-thinking company fosters an "eco-friendly," progressive approach to urban living that consistently sets a new standard in community-based development.
For more information or to join the interest list, visit www.exploresouthgroup.com or call (213) 622-5400.
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