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PRCSC - Receipt and Filing of the Report Regarding a Conceptual Plan for the Revitalization of Media Park.
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Meeting Date: December 7, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: Elaine Warner/CDD
Todd Tipton/CDD
Phone Numbers: (310) 253 - 5777 / (310) 253 - 5783
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (Email) Meetings and Agendas - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission (12/02/2021); (Email) Parks, Recreation & Community Service Department Updates (12/02/2021)
Department Approval: Armando Abrego, PRCS Director (12/01/2021)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Commission receive and file the report regarding a Conceptual Plan for the Revitalization of Media Park.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In October 2020, the City Council authorized an agreement with SWA to prepare a conceptual plan for the revitalization of Media Park and conduct community outreach. Design goals include activating the park, accommodating special events/vendors, and integrating the existing green space and tree canopy. Two community meetings were held in February and April 2021 to garner community input on design elements and program components. Representatives from the City of Los Angeles 5th Council District, Department of Recreation and Parks, and members of the Palms Neighborhood Council also participated in the process in consideration of the park's long-term lease with the City of Los Angeles.
Community Workshops and Plan Development
The first workshop held in February 2021 focused on the park's location, context, and activation opportunities. Participants were engaged through an interactive survey assessing connectivity, ecological issues/open space, social programming, park management, and maintenance. Utilizi...
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