Los Angeles County plans to raze historic headquarters building

The County of Los Angeles purchased the Gas Company Tower for $200 million, prompting a debate over the fate of the 1960s-era Hall of Administration. Supervisor Janice Hahn is opposing a plan to move workers to the new skyscraper and demolish the historic building, citing concerns over transparency and preservation. While county officials are considering razing the Hall of Administration, a formal decision is pending until 2027, raising budget challenges and preservation concerns among advocates like the Los Angeles Conservancy.

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