The City of West Hollywood is actively engaging with its community by hosting a series of meetings and public hearings over the next two weeks to discuss potential changes to Fountain Avenue.
This streetscape project aims to enhance the area with wider sidewalks, protected bike lanes, and new landscaping, among other improvements.
Residents are encouraged to participate in the following events:
1. The Fountain Avenue Streetscape Project Community Meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 19, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Plummer Park Community Center, located in Rooms 5 & 6 at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069.
2. On Wednesday, August 20, starting at 6:30 PM, the project will be discussed at the West Hollywood Transportation & Mobility Commission meeting, held in the Public Meeting Room of the West Hollywood Council Chambers at 625 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069.
3. Finally, on Tuesday, August 26, the project will be featured during the West Hollywood Public Facilities, Recreation, & Infrastructure Commission meeting, which will take place at 6:30 PM in the City Hall Community Meeting Room at 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California 90069.
For further details, additional information can be accessed through the city’s calendar.
In a related infrastructure update, the Port of Los Angeles has announced the long-term closure of certain on- and off-ramps near the Vincent Thomas Bridge as part of the SR 47 Interchange Project.
Starting Monday, August 18, the northbound I-110 on-ramp at Harbor Boulevard and the southbound SR 47 off-ramp at Harbor Boulevard will close to facilitate necessary construction of new roadway and ramps.
The new northbound on-ramp to I-110 and southbound off-ramp to SR 47 are scheduled to open in November 2025, which will also include a realigned Knoll Drive.
For more information, residents can visit the Port of Los Angeles website at portofla.org/sr47.
In other news, a report has surfaced discussing the potential for converting empty office spaces in downtown Los Angeles into residential units as a way to address the current housing crisis.
According to data from the Los Angeles Times, transforming just ten large office buildings into housing could increase their combined assessed property value by $12 billion over the next decade.
This conversion could also generate an additional $46 million in tax revenue and create over 3,800 new residential units in the area.
Meanwhile, legal troubles continue to mount for Los Angeles councilmember Curren Price, who has recently been charged with new corruption allegations.
Price, who has served as councilmember for L.A.’s Ninth District since 2013, was previously indicted with ten felony charges related to public corruption including embezzlement, perjury, and conflict of interest, as reported by KTLA.
Safety concerns have risen in response to local initiatives in Stoner Park, highlighted by activists pushing for DIY crosswalks.
Their efforts have drawn the attention of city officials, compelling improvements to transportation safety within West L.A.
In Long Beach, the City Council has decided to proceed with a controversial development of a vacant lot near the LA River despite ongoing protests from environmentalists and local residents who sought to convert the space into a park instead.
On a lighter note, the Tesla Diner has recently trimmed its menu significantly and reduced operating hours following a short-lived opening period, a situation that draws both surprise and understanding from industry observers, as noted by Jalopnik.
Furthermore, the city of Norwalk has lifted its moratorium on emergency shelters as part of ongoing settlement negotiations with the state of California.
This decision follows a lawsuit by the state, which claimed that Norwalk’s temporary ban on new emergency shelters violated several state housing laws, including the Housing Crisis Act.
In transportation updates, LADOT has installed new armadillo-type bike lane delineators on Adams Boulevard and Spring Street.
These enhancements are proving effective in reducing hazardous driving behaviors in high-traffic areas, according to reports from Streetsblog LA.
Airbnb is campaigning for an increase in short-term rental opportunities in Los Angeles through its ‘Save Our Services’ initiative.
This coalition includes various chambers of commerce, labor unions, and community groups, among others, but notably lacks transparency regarding its sponsorship by Airbnb itself, as reported by LAist.
The community will also be participating in a car-free event during the upcoming CicLAvia event, taking place on Sunday, August 17, from 9 AM to 4 PM.
This event, connecting Culver City, Mar Vista, and Venice, encourages walking, biking, skating, and spectating, promoting health and active transportation.
For those who commute, Metrolink has simplified its fare structure, effective July 1st, now offering a Day Pass and discounts for seniors and veterans.
This initiative aims to expand ridership beyond just commuters, making Metrolink a more versatile travel option within the region.
Lastly, in local sentiments, California’s Opportunity Zone 2.0 program places Los Angeles and the Bay Area in a favorable position for tax breaks concerning diverse land tracts.
The state also mourns the loss of Louis Naidorf, the architect renowned for designing L.A.’s iconic Capitol Records Building, who has passed away at the age of 96.
Naidorf’s legacy extends far beyond the famous landmark, which opened in 1956 and was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 2006.
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