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The Dogs of South Park
Tag your South Park dog photos @thedogsofsouthpark and hashtag #thedogsofsouthpark so we can add them to our Dogs of South Park Instagram page!
South Park featured dog: Finnie
5 years old, “He’s a very stylish guy, is obsessed with food and loves to roll around in the clean laundry.” Rescued from North Central Animal Shelter #dogsofsouthpark
Are You Registered to Vote?
Is your address current? Your voice matters!
The deadline is May 23 to register for the June 7 election. Use this QR code below to register or to change your address or visit lavote.gov
June 7th Primary Election Day: Who is on the ballot? What is on the ballot? We can help!
South Park residents are invited to a facilitated discussion regarding the June 7th Primary Election. The Salon-style format will be held on May 15 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm, hosted by the South Park Neighborhood Association (SPNA), and held at a convenient South Park location. The Salon is a gathering of neighbors who can ask questions, increase knowledge through a civil discussion, and listen to learn more about the June 7th Primary Election.
Transportation Updates
On March 31 I attended a Webinar hosted by MoveLA that described new transportation projects currently in the works including: a Gondola from Union Station to Dodger Stadium, a people mover at LAX, and a downtown streetcar. All hope to be operational by the 2028 Olympics. Upcoming State Transit Legislation. These bills promise to make South Park safer, quieter, and less polluted.
A 40-story Tower is Proposed for 1111 S. Hill
In a recent preliminary LA City design meeting, the final plan for a new 40-Story residential tower designed with a “California Redwoods theme” and named Sky Tree by Architect Sherwin Peneda MVD was presented. The project is slated to replace a mid-century warehouse located at the southwest corner of 11th and Hill Streets in the South Park neighborhood.
Cabra Los Angeles, a new rooftop restaurant opens at The Hoxton
Chef Stephanie Izard and the Boka Restaurant Group’s latest culinary delight is a Peruvian inspired drinking and eating establishment on top of The Hoxton Hotel, at 1060 South Broadway Avenue which opened in January 2020.
Livability issues in South Park
Drag racing and e-scooters are two issues the Livability Committee of Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council (DLANC) has submitted requests for action to Council Districts 14 and 9 and LADOT. As one of the Resident Directors representing South Park on DLANC, I chair the Livability Committee, which covers all topics pertaining to quality of life and the delivery of city services – including but not limited to public spaces, public safety, emergency preparedness, mobility, public works, beautification, and sustainability. In the first quarter of 2022, we’ve acted on issues that impact South Park.
Timothy Oulton, a Furniture StoreThat Feels Like a Hospitality Suite
I first visited Timothy Oulton years ago with the HC Buttercup store in Culver City. I was enthralled with its design and unique displays. I was ecstatic to see that they had opened in our downtown L.A.neighborhood. When I first walked in, I was mesmerized by the wooden tennis racket display on the wall and the Apollo shuttle living space in the middle of the floor (available for sale for only $130K). The entire atmosphere is so inviting and stimulating. The ambiance and feel are more like visiting a hospitality suite, rather than a retail furniture gallery.