American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Thanks to everyone who participated in and/or contributed to the Relay for Life last weekend at the Mulholland Fountain in Los Feliz. The event, which was organized by Brigid LaBonge and Mary Frances Smith-Reynolds, raised $33,000 for cancer research.
Metro Universal proposed development
Councilmember LaBonge has pressed developers to scale back the size and density of this project, proposed for Lankershim Boulevard in Studio City. Click here to read more about this issue.
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.
R&P Citywide Community Needs Assessment
Click here to see the study, which was conducted by Mia Lehrer & Associates.
Los Angeles River Revitalization
Implementation of the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan continues. Councilmember LaBonge joined Friends of the L.A. River for their 20th Annual River Clean-Up in April, 2009. Click here to read about the clean-up or visit the River Revitalization Web site by clicking here.
Silver Lake Reservoir
Walking paths are now open to the public on both sides of the reservoir. Click here to see a photo gallery of the December 2008 ribbon cutting on the East side walking path.
Griffith Park Recovery/Hydromulching
The recovery of Griffith Park following the fires of May 8-9, 2007 continues with regular monthly clean-ups. Held on the second Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m., they offer park-lovers an opportunity to demonstrate affection for a great Los Angeles park. For more details, email Mary Rodriguez for more information. Hydromulching was completed in Summer, 2008.
