LOS ANGELES People St

People St Application 2018

May 02, 2018
submission #22
Application Form

Applicant Contact Information

First name Megan
Last name Furey
Title Marketing Comminications
Organization Westwood Village Improvement Association
Email ---
Phone ---
Address 1100 Glendon Ave, PH 2 Los Angeles CA 90024

Project type and description

Which type of project are you applying for? Plaza
Describe the location and your goals for your People St project. Example: This proposed parklet will use two spaces in front of a Walgreens, and will create much-needed seating for shoppers in the neighborhood." Westwood Village needs a place for people to gather to experience community, events, and programming. The goal of the Broxton Avenue Plaza is to convert a partially-realized pedestrian street into a fully activated car-free venue where the Westwood Village Improvement District can program music, screen outdoor movies, and other fun activities while providing relaxing open space for the people who live, work, and play in the district. The Broxton Avenue Plaza will also be the home of the Westwood Village Farmers Market.

Organization Type

What kind of organization are you with? Business Improvement District

Proposed Location

Nearest Valid Street Address 1031 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Nearest Cross Street Weyburn
Council District (if unsure check http://neighborhoodinfo.lacity.org/) CD 5

Site Location Information

Speed Limit 25 MPH or less
Site Context (Check all that Apply): Site includes driveway access, Site includes fire hydrant(s), Site does not restrict access to emergency vehicles or public utilities, Site provides alternative access to delivery trucks and sanitation vehicles

Use Types within Two Block Radius

Check all that Apply: Business, Retail Store, Restaurant, Cafe , Bar, Office/Commercial

Parking Zone(s) that the Proposed Project will repurpose

Check all that Apply: Metered Parking, Red Zone, Yellow Zone (Commercial Loading)
Proof of Community Outreach and Support

Letters of Support (Minimum of 5 Letters Required)

Council District Office Letter_of_Support_CD5.pdf
Adjacent Property or Business Owners Westwood_letter_from_DH.pdf, Plaza_Support_Letter_NL.pdf, Plaza_Support_Letter_Dabney.pdf, People_st_support_letter_PH.pdf, People_St_Support_Letter_JF.pdf
Additional support letters (multiple files allowed) Plaza+Support.pdf, People_Streets_Letter_RS.pdf
Notes or comments WVIA has presented the proposed plaza project in front of the Westwood Neighborhood Council (Please see Proof of Public Presentation). The WWNC made a motion to approve the Westwood Village Broxton Ave Pedestrian Plaza. The motion passed unanimously.

Proof of Public Presentation

Neighborhood Council Meeting Minutes and/or Agenda WWNC+Agenda+for+5.9.2018.pdf
Additional (Optional) Documentation Editorial-+Westwood+community+would+ben...ed+pedestrian-only+plaza+|+Daily+Bruin.pdf, Broxton+Avenue+proposed+to+turn+into+pe...ian-only+area+for+events+|+Daily+Bruin+.pdf, 4-11-18+CSB+Draft+Minutes.pdf, 4-11-18+CSB+Agenda.pdf, APPROVED+Board+Minutes+April+2018.pdf, April+19,+2018+Board+Meeting+Agenda.pdf

Additional support materials

Petition Plaza_Petition_of_Support.pdf
Flyer Broxton+Support.pdf, Broxton_Plaza_Signed_Flyers.pdf, Plaza+Information+Sheet+South+Broxton.pdf
Description of additional community outreach activities Westwood Village has a unique demographic, surrounded by people of diverse backgrounds, whether they work in the Village, live in the communities surrounding the Village, or attend UCLA. A successful plaza will portray Westwood Village in a new light for those who find it difficult to envision the full potential of the area. This plaza will demonstrate the power of dedicating public space for the purpose of bringing the community together. The WVIA will provide local strategies for outreach and participation, such as business outreach, print and e-newsletters, social media (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Blog), surveys, engagement at events (i.e. Farmers' market), and engage with local organizations (i.e. Westwood Neighborhood Council and homeowner association groups). The proposed plaza will encompass activities appropriate for people of all age groups with various targeted programs and events. By providing the necessary elements to produce an environment conducive for the comfort and enjoyment of the public realm, residents and visitors will experience a newfound appreciation for Westwood Village.
Existing Conditions Documentation

Plaza Applicants only: Existing Conditions Site Plan

Site Plan South+Broxton+Sitemap.pdf

Existing Conditions Photos

External Viewshed 1 (looking out)
External Viewshed 2
External Viewshed 3
External Viewshed 4
Internal Viewshed 1 (looking in)
Internal Viewshed 2
Internal viewshed 3
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Notes or comments The proposed Plaza will be located south of the Broxton Avenue Public Parking structure, which has a working alleyway that is parallel to the proposed Plaza area. Currently, the alleyway is one-way going north. The alley entrance is located below the proposed plaza area and would need to be rerouted for vehicles to enter from the other direction (making it a southbound alley). The alley has been successfully rerouted every Thursday for the Westwood Village Farmers' Market for many years.
Model and Color-Scheme Information

Roadbed Graphics

Color Palette Blue
Pattern Dots - Staggered

Proposed Furnishings

Umbrella Model No umbrella
Picnic Table No picnic table

Bicycle Racks

Are you interested in bicycle parking? No
Are there metered parking spaces at this site? Yes
How many spaces are parallel to curb? 5 parallel metered spaces, 2 loading zone spaces and a LADOT Bike corral.
How many spaces are perpendicular/angular to curb? 0
Proposed Programming (required for plaza applicants)

Programming

Narrative description of proposed programming: Westwood Village is a vibrant local community, but it lacks a centralized venue and meeting place. The Broxton Avenue Plaza will create a mini-park centrally located in the heart of Westwood Village with colorful tables, chairs, and umbrellas for shade. It will be free to use, and open to the public. Programming and events will include live music, health events, dance festivals, kids and family events, art walks, art fairs, Westwood community days, pet events, UCLA partnered events, outdoor movies, and other fun activities. The Broxton Avenue Plaza will be the home of the weekly Westwood Village Farmers’ Market, and it will also provide a relaxing open space for the people who live, work, and play in the district to hang out an enjoy the Village’s welcoming atmosphere.
Proposed Programming Worksheet Plaza-Proposed-Programming.pdf
Budget & Maintenance

Budget & Maintenance Plan

Budget and Maintenance Worksheet WVIA-Plaza-Budget-and-Maintenance-Worksheet.pdf
Financial Statement (required for plaza applicants)

Financial Statements - Required for Plaza applicants only

Financial Statement Worksheet WVIA-Financial-Statements+Sheet1.pdf
Organization's most recent annual report Westwood_Annual_Report_2017.pdf