that’s LOCO
The Ludlow Orchard Community Organization is kicking ass and taking names! we first learned of L.O.C.O. on Curbed a couple weeks ago and were pyched to find a group taking on some of the community abuse going on in the Lower East Side, including the massive hotel being built on Allen St. and the never ending flood of film crews.

from their site…

We are rising up: To stop the 24 story hotel and other high-rise developments on Orchard Street – and demand the landmark status and zoning changes that will “keep the Lower East Side low!” To tell our local political leaders that we want a say in how this neighborhood and its residents are affected by all the bars, film shoots, and new developments that are bringing an influx of traffic and noise into our streets, and destroying our quality of life! To tell the landlords: we don’t want more yuppy bars. We do want culture and things that enrich the lives of residents! L.O.C.O. seeks to take these issues on, to affect city policy and send a message to developers and local politicians: We have had enough of the takeover of our community! We are reclaiming our streets, and going to keep our community intact and vibrant.

and yesterday’s newsletter (email them to sign up) has a tip on an interesting meeting TONIGHT: Housing, Land Disposition, Zoning, & NYC Housing Authority Committee meeting – Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30PM — Project Renewal, Kenton Hall – 333 Bowery (near 3rd St) the first presentation will be regarding the new Allen Street Hotel

GO LOCO GO LOCO! CityRag is behind you…
- demise of the LES: Pomeranc’s Allen St. Fuckover begins
- production companies love messin’ with the locals
- why film production companies SUCK
- Law and Order returns to the LES