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More Than Skin Deep: Dr. Lori Aliksanian’s Investment in South Park
When Dr. Lori Aliksanian moved to South Park nearly 12 years ago, opening a business here wasn’t part of the plan. She was already traveling to downtown almost every week from the South Bay and was drawn to a clean, walkable, and vibrant neighborhood, with plenty of restaurants, entertainment, and things to do. As a young woman and dog owner, South Park offered the kind of urban lifestyle she was looking for.
Oceanwide Plaza Turns the Corner
For the first time in nearly seven years, Oceanwide Plaza is moving forward.
What is the solution? DTLA Open-Air Drug Use and Sales
Downtown Los Angeles Residents Association (DTLA RA) has been organizing and fighting for solutions to the open-air drug use in downtown LA as well as many other downtown issues. Their efforts grabbed the attention of the LA Mayor’s office and city officials are now responding.
Open Board Position, South Park Neighborhood Association (SPNA)-- Are You Interested?
Are you interested in volunteering to build community, support our local businesses, and advocate for the South Park neighborhood? If so, please consider applying for an open seat on the SPNA Board.
Mamba Murals
There is a legendary hero praised in Los Angeles. Take a look around and you will notice multiple paintings on the cityscape of this influential figure: Kobe Bryant, also known as “The Black Mamba”.
Finding a Place to Belong at Kid City Hope Place
Along Hope Street is a narrow courtyard behind a green fence, tucked in next to the California Children's Academy day care. With its colorful mural, landscaping, and outdoor seating, it looks a little like a pocket park. It wasn’t designed by a landscape architect. It was designed by teenagers. It's called the Breezeway, and it belongs to Kid City Hope Place.
Who should I call….?
There is understandably a lot of confusion as to how to use the various government/neighborhood phone numbers when we want to report something or obtain information.
South Park Condo Market Snapshot — August 2026
The annual USC effect came and went again this year. As expected, leasing activity picked up in the spring before slowing as students settled in for the fall semester. Historically, that demand spills over into condo sales as well, but this year buyers largely stayed on the sidelines.
Raising Kids in South Park: The Launch of the Parents of South Park Network
uly was an exciting milestone for our community. We officially launched the Parents of South Park, a grassroots initiative focused on supporting local families, creating resource-sharing networks, and identifying neighborhood infrastructure gaps.
Sugar Sugar™ is Bringing Clean Beauty to South Park
If you've walked down 11th Street over the past year or so, you've probably wondered about the storefront under construction with big signs for Sugar Sugar™. Behind those doors is a beautiful new clean beauty day spa that's bringing organic sugaring, custom airbrush tanning, and facials to South Park. Even better, it's being opened by two of our own neighbors.
Finding Meaning in the Age of AI, Personality Profile: Nifemi Aluko
If you're a regular at Ideology or Awesome Coffee, you've probably walked past Nifemi Aluko working from his laptop. The work happening on that laptop has led to five books, a weekly newsletter, and a business helping founders tell better stories.
Shephard Fairey’s “Defend Dignity” Mural Has Been Restored
Our landmark mural “Defend Dignity” has been restored and is once again shining its light on the neighborhood!
A Good Time Sunday in the Park, Neighborhood Bazaar Market
A wonderful afternoon was held in the neighborhood at the Summer Bazaar Market hosted by SPNA and Makers Market – Just Buy The Thing on Sunday, June 7 in Wishbone Park (on Grand Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets).
Broadway’s Future Is Still Being Decided - And South Park Residents Have a Voice
At first glance, this may seem like an issue happening outside of South Park. Historic Broadway lies just a couple of blocks outside our neighborhood. But for many South Park residents, Broadway is part of daily life.
The New South Park Parents Network
If you noticed an influx of energy at Sunday’s Summer Bazaar at Wishbone Park, you likely ran into our neighborhood’s newest grassroots initiative, a group of local parents discussing the unique realities of raising children in South Park.
FitPals Holds Big Dog Event at Toastique DTLA!
Local dog walking/training service FitPals LA (https://www.fitpalsla.com) held a huge neighborhood dog walking event and breakfast at Toastique several Sundays ago. The community dog walk, a monthly event held on Saturdays at local sponsors’ establishments, brings dogs and their owners together for a guided hike through DTLA to a location where participants are treated to a brief training session and then a return trip to enjoy a great breakfast.
LA28 Olympic/Paralympic Neighborhood Survey
A brief survey to help gauge community interest and gather feedback regarding LA28 preparation and engagement opportunities has been prepared by SPNA.