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Krekorian's Corner:
Making it Safer and Easier
to Walk and Bike in Noho
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The secret is out: NoHo is a happening place. It isn't just up and coming anymore. We have arrived. Within just a few blocks, you can ride your bike for fun, walk to great shops and restaurants, and hop on the Metro to get to work or anywhere else you want to go.
After the NoHo Arts District joined Council District 2 in 2012, I made it a priority to make NoHo even better and safer for pedestrians, bicyclists and commuters. There are currently a number of projects moving forward and some that are complete.
One example is the improvement on Lankershim in front of the Laemmle NoHo 7. When theatre owner and bike enthusiast Greg Laemmle told me that he wanted a bike corral in front of his theatre, I worked with him to get the project approved and completed. LADOT employees installed the new bike corral last week, just in time to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Laemmle Theatres.
In the coming weeks, the intersection of Magnolia Boulevard and Blakeslee Avenue will also get a complete overhaul that will make it safer for everyone, especially those who walk around the neighborhood.
With the help of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Magnolia and Blakeslee is being outfitted with Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons. RRFBs are flashing lights that complement warning signs at intersections that don't have traffic signals or at mid-block crosswalks. They are proven to enhance motorist compliance when coupled with a crosswalk. I know they will do wonders for safety at Magnolia and Blakeslee, which is something community members want and deserve.
I believe we can all agree that NoHo is getting better and more mobile every day. What is happening here is a new form of "upward mobility"--one that benefits everyone.
Councilmember Paul Krekorian
P.S. Don't forget to check out the pictures from last Saturday's bike corral ribbon cutting by visiting my Flickr page.
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Studio City Welcomes New Riverwalk
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Councilmember Krekorian and Supervisor Yaroslavsky congratulate artist Kevin Carman on the completion of the North Valleyheart Riverwalk's new mural. | Photo: CD2
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LOS ANGELES - On Saturday, Councilmember Paul Krekorian, along with Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian and the Village Gardeners, marked the opening of Studio City's North Valleyheart Riverwalk Project.
The Riverwalk, a $3.5 million project funded by the LA County in addition and a beautification grant from the office of Councilmember Krekorian, is a half-mile stretch of greenway along the LA River. The pedestrian and bike friendly multi-use river trail from Coldwater Canyon to Fulton Avenue features a concrete and stone entry way at Ethel Avenue and stone seat walls shaded by California native plants along the path.
This urban oasis is also home to a new mural by local artist Kevin Carman, called "The Mighty Steelhead." The stone mosaic mural of a steelhead trout is composed of more than 40,000 stones collected by Carman for the public art piece.
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Robots, Popcorn and Dinosaurs Kick Off
Summer Movies in the Park
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NohoBot joins Councilmember Krekorian and Tracy Cohen of NBCUniversal at the Saturday night movie screening. | Photo: CD2
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD - Councilmember Krekorian joined the community to kick off the Summer Movies in the Park series on Saturday at North Hollywood Park.
Community members with lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets in tow, were welcomed by NoHoBot, the official mascot of the Midtown North Hollywood Neighborhood Council, as the crowds settled into their spots on the green for a screening of Jurassic Park.
Stay tuned for a schedule of upcoming summer movies nights in Council District 2.
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A Fresh Look for the Noho Metro
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North Hollywood Red Line Station. | Photo: Metro
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD - The North Hollywood Metro Red Line Station got a fresh coat of paint last week, continuing a beautification push throughout Council District 2.
The weather-worn canopies above the station's entrance were recently repainted by Metro at the request of Councilmember Krekorian. The vibrant colors of the station greet thousands riders everyday who use the Red Line.
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Living History
A Modern Look Back at Our San Fernando Valley
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Little has changed for the look of Fire Station No. 60 in North Hollywood.
According to the library's archive, the station was built as part of a $4,600,000 expansion program of the Los Angeles Fire department and replaced the old Fire Station No. 60 location at 11222 Weddington Street in North Hollywood.
Do you have a piece of Valley history to share? Send photos and comments to [email protected].
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Upcoming Community Events
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Summer Night Lights
Wednesday, June 25
7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Valley Plaza Rec Center
12240 Archwood St.,
North Hollywood
Join Councilmember Krekorian for to kick off Summer Night Lights at the Valley Plaza Re Center.
The annual citywide program offers a range of activities while keeping parks open during the peak hours of gang activity with free food, workshops, crafts and expanded programming. This year, the program will take place across 32 parks and recreation centers throughout the city. For more information, click here.
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Free CERT Training
Monday, July 7
5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Valley Plaza Library
12311 Vanowen St.,
North Hollywood
Join the Los Angeles Fire Dept. for a free training course on emergency preparedness.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members are trained in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations.
To sign up for the seven-week course, call the Valley Plaza Library at (818) 765-9251.
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Valley Village Park
Clean Up
Saturday, July 12
8:30 am to 11:00 am
Valley Village Park
5000 Westpark Dr.,
North Hollywood
Join the Neighborhood Association of Valley Village, Tree People and community members to clean up Valley Village Park and nurture the park's newly planted trees with mulch and hand watering. Free refreshments will be provided for volunteers. For more information email [email protected] or call 818-759-8204.
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Call for Submissions: LA Video Project
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LOS ANGELES - Calling all filmmakers! NewFilmmakersLA is accepting submissions for its 2014 Los Angeles Video Project.
The project is a community outreach multimedia program that celebrates and enlists LA's remarkable pool of creative talent. Filmmakers have until Aug. 29 to submit their work for a chance to win $50,000 in prizes. Entries must showcase the LA experience through a narrative, documentary, commercial or animation format that positively highlights the city to the rest of the world.
For more information and submission guidelines, visit www.nfmla.org/onlocation.
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Last week, the Sun Valley Graffiti Busters helped remove graffiti
from the Sun Valley Cell Tower. | Photo: CD2
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On Saturday, Studio City hosted the American Cancer Society's
2014 Relay for Life event. | Photo: CD2
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Councilmember Krekorian joined the Valley Glen Neighborhood Association to speak with community members and share updates. | Photo: CD2
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Last week, Councilmember Krekorian hosted a senior resource fair at the Bernardi Center in Van Nuys to give seniors information about benefits and programs. | Photo: CD2
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Councilmember Krekorian addressed the graduating Class of 2014 at the Art Institute in North Hollywood. Pictured here are Chef Mauro Rossi and culinary graduate Paul Richardson with Councilmember Krekorian. | Photo: CD2
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