Situated at the intersection of Western and Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood, Los Angeles' Melrose Hill neighborhood has recently become a place of pilgrimage for art and design enthusiasts. With new and established galleries setting up shop in the area, including legendary Blue Chip art dealer David Zwirner's latest namesake location, the city's next big thing is currently seeing swathes of creative entrepreneurs, as well as artists and designers, strive to secure a spot in this blossoming locale.
Powered by actor-turned-real estate developer Zach Lasry, Melrose Hill's transformation into one of the culture and hospitality gems of Los Angeles began in 2019, when together with his billionaire father Marc Lasry, he purchased over a dozen of properties in the district with the aim of renovating them and renting them out to independent businesses across the arts, design, food, and nightlife sectors. While the redevelopment's impact on the local community is yet to be assessed, with concerns rising over their inability to withstand the growing cost of living in the district, its cultural relevance can't be ignored.
