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Board and Committee meeting dates have been finalized for 2018. The South Park II Committee will no longer meet, and the
Operations and Enhanced Beautification Committee (SOBO) will now be known as the Planning & Infrastructure Committee. Click here for the full schedule.
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Earlier this year we launched South Park Stories, an initiative designed to showcase the people and personalities in South Park. South Park Stories are now on Medium, and we want to share your stories!
Check out the blog, and
submit your own story ideas.
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Upcoming South Park Committee Meetings
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District Identity and Marketing Committee
Wednesday, January 10, 2017, 8:30 AM - RSVP
Provides guidance to the full Board of Directors on strategic communications
and marketing efforts.
Infrastructure and Planning Committee (Formerly Operations and Enhanced Beautification)
Wednesday, February 7, 8:30 AM -
RSVP
Provides guidance to the full Board of Directors on all matters relating to clean and safe services and streetscape projects.
All are welcome to attend SPBID meetings, which take place at our office. Agendas
are available online. Click
here to view our 2018 Meeting Schedule.
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We've been working to put South Park on the Metro map. The Metro Board is set to hear a proposal to rename Pico Station "L.A. LIVE / South Park" on January 10, 2018. Click
here to support this effort.
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We sat down with
Kelcey Fisher
, the first Artist-in-Residence at
OLiVE DTLA
, to talk about his first four months in OLiVE's six-month Artist-in-Residence program, living and working downtown, and his work at OLiVE and elsewhere.
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Bee Organic Dry Cleaners is now open at
E on Grand! Bee Organic offers free pick up and delivery within South Park, and uses strictly organic detergents for all services. Stop in and say hello!
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Update: MyFigueroa
Construction continues on the
MyFigueroa project. New extended sidewalks were poured on the north side of 11th, and new light poles were installed. We're working closely with the MyFig team on outreach and logistics. If you want to receive construction and street closure updates, email
Katie Kiefer.
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Citywide Economic Development Strategy Survey
The City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department is developing a citywide Economic Development Strategy and five-year Implementation Plan, and wants your feedback. Click
here to take their survey.
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In honor of
Giving Tuesday
, we sat down with Anne Hawthorne, the Executive Director of the Los Angeles United Methodist Urban Foundation, to talk about
Kid City
, an after school and leadership program located at
Hope Village
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Next to Bee Organic Dry Cleaners and Starbucks in new residential building. Surrounded by new residences, one block from California Hospital and next to Morrison Hotel.
For more information, contact
Josh Kreger at
josh@southpark.la
or (213) 663-1123, or view the listing.
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Los Angeles Downtown News
A pair of business entities in South Park are hoping to get the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to rename the Pico Station.
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Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to impose a new fee on development to raise millions [...]
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Los Angeles Times
The flurry of new development among some long-neglected blocks of downtown Los Angeles is pulling in thousands of new residents and [...]
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Urbanize.LA
Dignity Health has submitted plans to the City of Los Angeles for a partial rebuild of Downtown's California Hospital Medical Center.
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Los Angeles Downtown News
In Downtown Los Angeles, as in many places, the winter holidays are not just a time to receive, but to give. The opportunities are numerous and the demand is great [...]
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Stay in the know about the issues that affect our community.
Check out these links, and visit our
In the News
section for more.
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Bands, choirs and dance companies from the many neighborhoods and cultures of LA celebrate the season during this free three hour holiday spectacular at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Click here for more information.
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Dance your heart out and into 2018 with best friends, sweeties, friendly neighbors, and those cousins from out-of-town at the West Coast's flagship New Year's Eve celebration. Welcome new beginnings with a countdown on City Hall, live music, food, and photo booths.
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TheFitExpo is a family-friendly event bringing together thousands of fitness enthusiasts ranging from bodybuilders and powerlifters to jiu-jitsu and karate participants, personal trainers, group exercise instructors, competitive athletes and even the weekend warrior.
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The LA Art Show will return to the Los Angeles Convention Center for its 23rd year. The showcase is continuing its expansion into the global art market with a new partnership with The Museum of the Arts of Guadalajara, as well as exhibitors from more than 18 countries.
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There's always something happening in South Park.
Check out these events, or visit our
calendar
for more.
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Report maintenance & safety issues
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Monthly Focus
South Park's Clean Team focuses on a monthly special project. I
n November, we focused detailing the Hope St Parklet, and alley maintenance.
Have an idea for a special project?
Let us know!
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Clean Team Updates
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November |
YTD |
Streets Maintained
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3,510
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39,195
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Streets Maintained (linear ft) |
1,702,920
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19,015,940
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Trash Disposed (bags)
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2,349
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28,468
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Trash Disposed (pounds)
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33,885
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397,255 |
Bulky Items Disposed
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102
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735
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Number of Requests/Jobs
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316
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4,911
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Graffiti Removed (square ft)
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5,422
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49,826
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Citizen Assists
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430
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6,409
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Tree Wells Serviced
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781
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10,462
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Pressure Washing (square ft)
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11,050
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109,100
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Alleys Maintained (510)
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450
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5,055
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Weed Abatement (square ft)
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0
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14,767
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Safety Team Updates
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November |
YTD |
Observations
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882
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14,352
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Merchant Contact |
321
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2,506
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Resident Contact
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4
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56
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Citizen Assist
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13
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473
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Call for Service
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387
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2,003
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Kiosk Assists
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0
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148
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Guard Tour Check in
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6,165
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85,598
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Benches/Sidewalks cleared
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74
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1,074
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SPII Updates
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November |
YTD |
Trash Disposed (bags)
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382
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6,523
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Trash Disposed (pounds) |
9,550
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163,075
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Pan and Broom (block faces)
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1,200
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12,000
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Weed Abatement
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0
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160
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Graffiti Removed
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180
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1,272
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Graffiti Reported
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14
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736
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Graffiti Special Projects
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0
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0
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Hospitality - Directions Provided
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11
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226
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Hospitality - Assistance Provided |
23
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68
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Pressure Washing (block faces) |
5
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20
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Pressure Washing (gallons of h2o) |
250
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1,350
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Business/Merchant Contacts |
100
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722
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Homelessness - Wake-Up Service |
50
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515
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Calls for Assistance |
11
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29
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If you'd like to advertise on SPBID's newsletter, website, mobile kiosk, social media, street furniture, and more, check out our
Sponsorship Package. Your financial support will increase funding straight into the local community, while we promote your business or event! For more information, contact
wallis@southpark.la.
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The South Park BID was established in 2005, with the mission to continually support the unique living and commerce experience for its residents and businesses by facilitating a safe, clean, collaborative and wholesome environment.
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