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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 […]

Speakers talk on Miracle Mile historic preservation

Jane Gilman · September 1, 2016

The need to prevent McMansionization and to preserve the integrity of residences in the Miracle Mile community was echoed by two-thirds of the speakers at a recent meeting. They favor […]

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