The Los Angeles City Council approved plans for a new 43-story mixed-use building downtown, on South Figueroa Street just south of Staples Center.  The high-rise will include 273 residential units stacked atop an eight-level podium, restaurants and a spa. The project, approved 10 to 0, was supported by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Councilwoman Jan Perry, who represents that portion of downtown...more.