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CAC - (1) Update of a Conceptual Plan for the Revitalization of Media Park; and (2) Provide Comments as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: November 16, 2021
Contact Person/Dept: Elaine Warner/CDD
Todd Tipton/CDD
Phone Number: (310) 253 - 5777
(310) 253 - 5783
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Cultural Affairs (11/11/21); The Actors' Gang (11/11/21)
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director (11/11/21); Serena Wright-Black, Assistant City Manager (11/11/21)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Cultural Affairs Commission (1) receive an update on a conceptual plan for the revitalization of Media Park; and (2) provide comments as deemed appropriate.
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. Utilizing input from more than 100 su...
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