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McAvoy on Preservation: Conservation starts with a story — Hollywood craftsman had one in 1940

Columnist · August 2, 2018

Telling the stories of Los Angeles through preservation of its buildings is often hard work.  There are the formal processes:  Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) guidelines and the people to […]

New subzone is designed to curb mansionization

Suzan Filipek · November 2, 2017

Temporary zoning measures designed to protect neighborhood character and prevent building of homes too large for their lots are set to expire this summer for both Brookside and Sycamore Square. […]

McAvoy on Preservation: Preservation policies are strong, leadership is lacking

Columnist · August 31, 2017

We have a process, but . . . How do we as citizens help to preserve the iconic individual structures and significant historic neighborhoods in Los Angeles? Seems a simple […]

Brookside considers its preservation options

Billy Taylor · June 1, 2017

Before further pursuing an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ), residents attending the May 18 Brookside Homeowners Association community meeting were asked to consider seeking adoption of one of the city’s […]

History will be made in Miracle Mile, probably

Suzan Filipek · December 1, 2016

Miracle Mile has hit a bump on its road to historic preservation. Many residents carried red “No HPOZ” (Historic Protection Overlay Zone) signs to the Miracle Mile Residential Association (MMRA) […]

Larchmont Village and La Brea-Hancock residents cheer Planning Dept.

John Welborne · September 29, 2016

If there were one theme that predominated at the recent Dept. of City Planning open house and public hearing regarding several residential neighborhoods, including Larchmont Village and La Brea-Hancock, it […]

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