- The Downtown Santa Monica (DTSM) Board of Directors was informed of the demolition plans in March of 2019. As three of DTSM's board members would be submitting proposals for the project, the board did not take a stance on this project. The City was informed that DTSM staff would be drafting a letter of support for the project in the March 2019 CEO Report.
- DTSM staff sent a letter of support to Council prior to the April 19th, 2019 Council meeting. The letter highlights the importance of creating pedestrian friendly uses on the ground floor: “Given the size and location of the PS3 site, in the heart of Downtown, it is essential that ground floor space be well-designed for modern retail and restaurant. This project also provides a rare opportunity to introduce a new entertainment use to Downtown by creating an additional, below-grade level. This type of venue, suitable for live music or other experiential entertainment would fill a void in our offerings and be a major draw for the community. In its selection of a developer, the City should seek proposals that include these elements in the project.”