Neighborhood: Greater Wilshire
Robert Burns Park Facility Enhancements
Project includes constructing repairing broken concrete, and installation of a new shade structure over the picnic area (if feasible).
Sunnynook River Park
Groundbreaking for the Sunnynook River Park project is scheduled for Autumn, 2010. This five-acre greenway along the existing Los Angeles River bikepath will serve as a rest area for pedestrians and cyclists. It will be landscaped with native vegetation and include picnic areas, benches, educational signage and art. For more information, click here.
Larchmont Upgrades
Zoning restrictions that preserve the character and scale of Larchmont Village were unanimously approved by the City Council on Feb. 19, 2009.
The new ordinance, proposed and championed by Councilmember LaBonge, imposes a 35-foot height limit on all new development and limits the width of individual store fronts to 50 feet. The restrictions effect all property on Larchmont Boulevard between Beverly Blvd. and 1st St.
For more information on the ordinance, you can view the City Council file by clicking here.
HPOZ -- Windsor Square
The City Council approved the Windsor Square HPOZ in April, 2007. The board is in place. Click here to learn more about Historic Preservation Overlay Zones in Los Angeles.
New Olympic Police Division Station
Project completed. Station opened on Jan. 4, 2009.
Green Paths to School -- Tree Planting Project
The councilmember worked with city beautification staff and three Council District 4 school communities to plant street trees in neighborhoods around the schools.
Plantings at three schools are complete. To see photos from a joint tree-planting at Third Street School and Yavneh Hebrew Academy, click here.
Robert Burns Park Improvements
The city has made Robert Burns Park a model of sustainability with drought-tolerant plants and a smart irrigation system that gauges soil moisture and sets watering levels accordingly. Recreation and Parks staff have installed a decomposed granite walking path and several shade trees as well as new playground equipment. Click here to read about the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Metro Rail Westside Extension Project
METRO has been meeting extensively with the public on plans for extending the existing subway westward.
Alternative plans - including one proposal submitted by Councilmember LaBonge - have been considered and added to the Draft EIR/EIS, currently under development. More information is available by clicking here.
