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The Garcetti 311 App Helps Residents Report Problems about their Neighborhood “Garcetti 311″ is a real-time mobile civic engagement tool that allows residents to identify problems in their neighborhood such as potholes, graffiti and broken sidewalks. Utilizing GPS technology, users can identify and take photos of the problem, which are then automatically geo-coded – or [...]
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The Traveler’s Aid Society of Los Angeles (TASLA) recently conducted a community needs assessment to identify what types of social services are offered in Los Angeles County, including what gaps in services exist, and how well TASLA’s target population (individuals and families who are stranded in transit and who are in danger of homelessness), are [...]
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1600 Vine, Hollywood, Ca. Via LA Wad’s Flickr One of our main goals at the Hollywood Community Studio is to help connect local residents with the opportunities that arise out of development. As such, we helped distribute the applications for the 78 affordable housing units at 1600 Vine, part of the new Hollywood and Vine [...]
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This summer, the Hollywood Community Studio (HCS) has continued its community-based research in the neighborhoods that make up the CRA/LA’s Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area. This year we are focusing on the northern part of the project area, which extends from La Brea to the 101 and from Franklin to Selma. HCS hits the streets with [...]
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Last year the Hollywood Community Studio surveyed close to 100 small businesses in Central Hollywood to learn about how they were being affected by neighborhood change. The survey inquired about the challenges and barriers to running small businesses in Hollywood, and what public agencies such as the CRA/LA can do to assist small businesses. To [...]
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Our stellar intern Shelma just created this great video talking about the results of last year’s Central Hollywood resident and small business surveys, as well as letting you know about this year’s summer survey efforts and how you can get involved. Check it out and let us know what you think!
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Tonight, the Hollywood Community Studio presented the results of our recent research report to the Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council, as well as information on our in-the-works development tracking tool. This online tool will allow community members to find out what major developments are proposed, under construction, and recently completed in the Hollywood area, as well [...]
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Pepsi is giving away $1.3 million every month through their Pepsi Refresh campaign to support great ideas. Thai CDC, the human capital partner of the Hollywood Community Studio, has a worthy project in the running for $250,000 that benefits Hollywood! Please VOTE EVERY DAY in March for the Thai Town Marketplace. Click here to VOTE! [...]
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The LACER after school program at LeConte M. S. is looking for someone to teach their Garden Club class. They have a plot at the Fountain Community Garden and also work in the student garden at LeConte. Class meets twice a week from 3:30 to 5:00, but even once a week would be great. It’s [...]
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Please join the Hollywood Community Studio at our upcoming walk surveys! Help us be better advocates for walkability in Hollywood! Come give your input! -2/18 at 6pm -2/20 at 11am -2/25 at 6pm -2/27 at 11am
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