DOWNTOWN BURBANK NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 2006
 THE COLLECTION IN DOWNTOWN BURBANK
Champion Development's $80 million mixed-use development in Downtown Burbank is set to begin construction during the 1st quarter of 2006 with completion scheduled for the 2nd quarter of 2008. Called "The Collection," this major addition to downtown completes phase II of the AMC project, with 118 residential units and 40,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

THE COLLECTION IN DOWNTOWN BURBANKThe Collection will occupy the lot immediately adjacent to AMC 16, with retail uses on ground level and residential units above. Residential units will range from 600 to 2,200 square feet with a mixture of studios, 1-, 2- and 3-bedrooms and lofts. Finishes in many of the units will feature granite countertops, hardwood cabinets, walk-in closets, spa baths, stainless steel appliances, and floor to ceiling glass. Prices are anticipated to range from $350,000 to $1.2 million. Fifteen of the units will qualify as affordable, with the rest at market rate.

The retailer Urban Home has signed a letter of intent for 14,000 square feet. The store currently has five locations, and is similar to Pottery Barn. Hip shoe store Skechers has also signed a letter of intent for the property.

As part of the development, Champion is fully providing for the parking needs of the project's residents and retailers, while adding an additional 278 for general downtown use. Total number of new spaces that the Collection will add to downtown's parking inventory is 723.

"Downtown Burbank is a phenomenon that I'm extremely pleased to be a part of," says Robert Champion, President of Champion Development Group. "I've been watching the area evolve into something great, and am glad to be contributing to its future success.

EQ3 FURNITURE AND ACCENTS OPENS IN DOWNTOWN BURBANK

 EQ3 FURNITURE AND ACCENTS OPENS IN DOWNTOWN BURBANKEQ3 Furniture and Accents, a new concept in contemporary home furnishings, is celebrating its grand opening and ribbon cutting in Downtown Burbank from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 8. Located at 308 N San Fernando Blvd, EQ3 brings nine major design collections with supporting accessories, carpets, and lamps.

Franchise partner Doug Smith is excited about EQ3 and this new adventure. "I have been in the retail furniture business for 20 years and I am proud to be associated with this exciting product line. I love the contemporary design and variety in the different collections. I have a unique opportunity to help launch a cool brand in Los Angeles that one day will be recognized worldwide." Smith plans to open more EQ3 stores in LA as well as in Phoenix, AZ.

For further information, please call 818.841.8110 or visit www.eq3.com .

DO YOU WI-FI?
Surfing the web in Downtown Burbank is as easy as 1-2-3. And best of all, it is free. All a customer needs is a laptop with a wireless card (most models built after 2002 have them already installed. Even without a built-in receiver, it is easy to buy and install a "wireless card" from any major computer store.) Downtown's Wi-Fi coverage area extends from the Holiday Inn to Burbank Boulevard,and from the Metrolink Station to Glenoaks. The hotspot offers many opportunities for users to access the Internet on laptops, notebooks, smart phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) or hand-held game devices.

If you haven't tried using this latest step in computer technology, please check out the complete "how-to" on the Downtown Burbank website, www.downtown-burbank.org.

For events, shop and restaurant listings, film times, parking information or to contact us, visit

www.downtown-burbank.org

Downtown Burbank's official website.

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