New businesses, events, and updates from DTLA's SPBID.
Volume 43 - January 2017 
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BID Highlights
South Park Renews in 2018!

Every five years, the BID goes through the renewal process. 2018 is special - we'll be merging South Park II into the Greater South Park BID. If you're a property owner and have enjoyed the clean and safe services that the BID provides, or have participated in any of the events or programming, we ask that you'll consider supporting the renewal. Please stay tuned for more information as this process unfolds and reach out to Interim Executive Director, Ellen Riotto, with questions or concerns: ellen@southpark.la .

January Green Carpet Recap 

Thank you to those who joined us last night at Club Pilates for the first Green Carpet Event of 2017!

We're gearing up for an exciting year of events and programming. If you'd like to host a Green Carpet at your business, please fill out this form.

Stay tuned for information about our February Green Carpet, featuring PRANK.
Pico Station Construction

As part of the MyFigueroa Project, South Park BID will be making several improvements to Pico Station. 

Starting on February 27th, installation will begin on a new fence, k-rail covering, 3 new pedestrian lights, and new drought tolerant landscaping.  Construction is expected to last 8 weeks.

Click here for more information, and contact  josh@southpark.la with any questions.
Upcoming South Park Board & Committee Meetings
Operations & Enhanced Beautification Committee
Wednesday, February 1, 9:30AM
Provides guidance to the full Board of Directors on matters relating to clean & safe services
 
South Park II Committee 
Wednesday, February 8, 9:30AM
The South Park II BID manages the 20-block area East of the South Park BID.

Anyone is welcome to join SPBID at any of these meetings, which take place at our office.  Agendas  are available online
South Park Spotlights
New Business: PRANK 

PRANK is home to Los Angeles' first walk-up bar, and offers a signature pairing menu, health conscious ingredients, and live music in a comfortable and inventive environment. About a block from Staples Center at the corner of 11th and Hope, the walk-up bar is an extension of the neighborhood in the heart of South Park.

Open Thursday through Sunday, hours vary.

For more information, click here.
New Business: COW

COW is a vegetarian and Mediterranean-inspired cafe in downtown Los Angeles, serving food and drinks made with love. At the intersection of Grand and Pico, the cafe is the result of a collaborative effort among musicians, architects and baristas who wanted a corner serving the local community. 

Open weekdays 7AM to 7PM.

For more information, click here.
In the News
Downtown LA Construction Boom is Largest in Nearly a Century

The Downtown LA skyline has changed considerably in just the past few years, with the Wilshire Grand now nearing complete and the first of four buildings in the towering Metropolis complex just about move-in ready. Plenty of other projects are on the way--in South Park and beyond-- and the pace of new development is now on pace to eclipse the skyscraper boom that reshaped the area in the 1980's.

To view the full Curbed LA article, click here.
More News
The people and projects of South Park are making headlines.  Check out these links, or visit our In the News  section for more. 

Upcoming Events
1/26 - 1/28: NHL Fan Fair

The official fan festival of the 2017 NHL All-Star Weekend, NHL Fan Fair will offer hockey fans of all ages three days of family friendly hockey interactive games and attractions, special appearances, trophy and memorabilia displays, live TV and radio broadcasts and dozens of other exciting activities.

For more information, click here

More Events
There's always something happening in South Park.  Check out these events, or visit our  calendar  for more.

Partners
WREN Here LA Heath C Seltzer
Two signature buildings, one uncommon community.
Now leasing in South Park.

WREN invites access to art, culture, entertainment, and community - and grants permission to retreat to a world that feels like your own home. 

For more information, click   here.

Here Design Studio is an interdisciplinary design practice that improves the public realm. 

Here Design looks forward to collaborating with you on your project, from parklet design and development or parcel studies, to conceptual green space design, mobility planning, and more.

For more information, click here.
Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Education Planning, Corporate Retirement Plans

Call to schedule your complimentary 
appointment today! 

Heath C Seltzer, CRPC®
Financial Advisor 
Morgan Stanley 

For more information, click here.


Clean & Safe
Report maintenance & safety issues 
at (866) 560-9346 or by clicking here.
Monthly Focus

Starting in 2015, South Park's Clean Team has focused on a monthly special project in order to increase the overall cleanliness of the neighborhood.

Our monthly special project consisted of detailing walls in the district. We painted a total of 4,050 square ft in addition to our daily graffiti abatement.

For more information, click here

Have an idea for a special project? Let us know!
Clean Team Updates


December
2016 Totals
Streets Maintained
4,154
49,044
Streets Maintained (linear ft)
2,065,096
24,381,4 56
Trash Disposed (bags)
398
5,243
Trash Disposed (pounds)
31,810
380,375
Bulky Items Disposed
61
487
Number of Requests/Jobs
323
3,507
Grafitti Removed (square ft)
6,657
50,930
Citizen Assists
471
5,545
Tree Wells Serviced
1,077
7,744
Pressure Washing (square ft)
0
105,056
Alleys Maintained (510)
527
6,207
Weed Abatement (square ft)
488
4,191

Safety Team Updates


December 2016 Totals
Observations
1,185
12,001
Merchant Contact
157
1,096
Resident Contact 
0
85
Citizen Assist
15
278
Call for Service
42
804
Kiosk Assists 
0
1,382
Guard Tour Check in
10,299
60,551
Benches/Sidewalks cleared
108
1,203

SPII Updates


December 2016 Total
Trash Disposed (bags)
540
5,074
Trash Disposed (pounds) 
13,500
127,625
Pan and Broom (block faces)
530
7,748
Weed Abatement 
23
405
Graffiti Removed 
84
1,565
Graffiti Reported 
70
546
Graffiti Special Projects 
0
39
Hospitality - Directions Provided
1
395
Hospitality - Assistance Provided
0
2
Pressure Washing (block faces)
1
34
Pressure Washing (gallons of h2o)
50
3,021
Business/Merchant Contacts
53
571
Homelessness - Wake-Up Service
40
119
Calls for Assistance
5
62

Sponsor South Park
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.
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.
South Park Business Improvement District
Admin & Field Office: (213) 663-1120
24/7 Dispatch: (866) 560-9346
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