The California Geological Survey in November released its final maps of the Hollywood and Sierra Madre fault lines, a measure that could have widespread impacts on development and construction in Los Angeles and its surrounding counties. The final maps create off-limits zones for new construction and could drive owners to retrofit existing buildings.
The state’s conclusion on the path of the Hollywood Fault is particularly bad news for the proposed 39-story Millennium Tower, designed to be the tallest building in Hollywood’s history. The California Geological Survey (CGS) says the site sits atop an active splay of the fault. However, developer Millennium Partners is undeterred: The firm said in a statement that it intends to continue pursuing the project, with further geological testing.