Manager’s Messages

ATTENTION

Elevator #1 is out of service at this time because of mechanical problems and the failure of the processor board for this elevator. We have been in contact with Otis Elevators the service contractor and are working on a scheduled time for repairs to be made.

Once we have information on a scheduled date of repair we will update the community. Please allow yourself extra time to leave due to the elevator being out of service.

Filming at Luma- Why we do it?

Over the past ten years, Luma has been host to many filming projects.  The income generated from filming has been instrumental in providing many financial benefits to Luma residents and the neighborhood overall. Below you will find a list of amenities and other advantages that were funded by filming income.  We believe the positive financial assistance far outweighs the occasional inconvenience associated with filming at LUMA.  With all of the new buildings being constructed in South Park, there will be added competition for shooting in the area and there is no guarantee filming income will continue in the future

Direct Benefits to Luma:

• The just approved Luma Lobby Improvement Project. The upgraded lobby is important to the desirability of our building and will likely increase property values, especially as many new buildings spring up downtown.
• Luma Gym  Its construction and the equipment were paid for by film money
• Extensive renovations to Lobby Desk
• Provided financial buffer during last economic downturn
• Allowed one month’s abatement of assessments
• Total location fees paid to Luma HOA to date $368,200

Care for the Common Areas:

• Industry Regulations require Production companies to treat our building with care. They typically leave our building as good (or better) than they found it. Again, Production picks up the tab!
• Luma HOA fees have consistently remained some of the most reasonable in South Park. Filming revenue has helped to keep it this way.

Cool Factor:

• Many Luma homeowners have commented how cool it is to see the filming process up close and personal! That in itself is quite cool. But meeting the cast and crew is even more glamorous. Others have said how much they enjoyed seeing our building portrayed in commercials, shows and feature films. We are after all living in a “Company Town” and Luma is a player in Hollywood.

Benefits to the Community at Large:

• A typical location shoot spends 50 thousand dollars a day on hotel, restaurants, dry cleaners and stores & labor to name a few. Local communities reap economic benefits whenever filming occurs in town.
• Jobs are created; money flows into businesses and tax revenue is generated.

That concludes our quick walk through as to how filming works in the building and how it benefits everyone who calls Luma “home.”  It’s also a snapshot as to why we are sought after location for filming.

Any questions, comments, or opinions? Don’t hesitate to contact your HOA manager for more information.

What:
Ford – Jeff Ludes Photography
Dates and Hours:
May 3rd – 7AM to 9PM
No Parking Signs:
NO PARKING ON EAST SIDE OF HOPE BETWEET 11TH AND 12TH STREETS.
Notes on Exterior and Garage Filming
11th and Hope – Still shots of car in street; traffic control, cameras in street, and drive-ups.

Location Manager
Vincent Lopez – 619-204-5497
Production Company – 310-505-9342

Luma is not involved with this filming, we are passing on the information from Film Locations
Thank you,

Dear Residents,
The MyFIG project update is as follows:

4/23 – 4/28 WORK
Broadway to Hill: sidewalk demo has been completed. Subterranean irrigation and electrical connections are the focus this week.

Hill to Olive: sidewalk demo work is estimated to start 4/27-4/28. Demo will be loud (ie: jackhammering). **Should the work go into Saturday, please let residents know loud work will start as early as 7A.**

11th/Hope intersection: The new storm drain work should be completed early this week.

During all abovementioned impactful work, pedestrian access may be diverted during working hours to the north side of 11th. This is a safety precaution.

Please feel free to contact MyFIG directly:
Mat Talag, LADOT
mat.talag@lacity.org
(213) 305-0312

Katie Kiefer
Director of Operations

South Park Business Improvement District
1100 S. Flower St., Suite #3400, Los Angeles, CA 90015
katie@southpark.la | o. 213 663 1120
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24/7 DISPATCH: 866-560-9346

Dear Luma Homeowners,

Below are the results of the Lobby Capital Improvement Vote:

A total of 189 ballots were collected. Of the 189 ballots, 133 voted “In Favor” and 49 voted “Against”. Seven ballots were rejected as either duplicate or missing the signature/address envelope.

The measure passed.

In the near future the Association will email and post the construction schedule and provide updates as this much awaited projects moves forward.

Thank you to everyone that took the time to cast your vote, share your thoughts, and work hard to get us where we are today.

Sincerely,

Luma Homeowners Association