Bree Long's (breelong) Blog

It seems that Danish architect, Christian Bay-Jorgenson has come up with the most sensible and utilitarian design since IKEA! Mr. Bay-Jorgenson has literally brought calm and peace to an entire city now that he has solved the dilemma of the fate of the Hollywood sign: Make it a hotel!! Now the d...

I really have a special affection for Hollywood and its gung-ho enthusiasm for urban density and smart growth. There are times, epsecially in today's climate, when I am doubtful that the 'urban renaissance' will gain momentum, but then I'm reminded that Rome wasn't built in a day. The fact is tha...

Those who know me well have endured more than their fair share of my yammering about the experiences I had working on the W Hollywood project. From not-for-print debauchery working with the sales & development teams, mind numbing schmoozing into the wee hours, and non-stop promotion of the Wow an...

It is hard to believe that another year is upon us, and given the beating we've all taken in the last three years, it is with cautious and hopeful optimism that we tread lightly into 2010.That said, it is with my own tentative enthusiasm that I'm hopeful for the future of Real Estate, the general...