A newly filed Los Angeles Superior Court case asks a judge to examine how the City of Santa Monica moved into exclusive negotiations with AEG Presents and its Goldenvoice..

The sharpest opposition came from Joseph DiRosa of Seedlings Inc., who has promoted an alternative concept to turn the site into a Santa Monica Global Conference Center with Morphosis Architects. In a series of letters and a formal written protest, DiRosa argued 

A local resident and real estate developer is proposing a dramatic overhaul of the long-shuttered Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.  Joe DiRosa of Seedlings VC is pitching it as a regional conference center capable of diverting tourists from Las Vegas.

Here is a press and media guide along with the most recent documents and exhibits for Joseph DiRosa vs. City of Santa Monica, et al. , Case No. 265SMCP00435 in Santa Monica Superior Court.

If you are requesting something you don't see yet on the site or have any questions, I can be reached at joe@seedlngs.vc !