Sustainability Committee / Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council

Special Committee Meeting - Monday, May 24 at 6:30pm

2010-05-21T13:05:00.000-07:00

We are hosting a special meeting (which will replace our regular meeting) to formalize our 2010-2011 budget request. In addition, there are a few new projects and upcoming opportunities which we would like to discuss as a group.We also invite all DLANC candidates to attend our meeting and introduce themselves - you will get a couple of minutes to share your vision for Downtown Los Angeles. Check

Green Pockets - Greening a Parking Lot

2010-05-18T12:26:00.000-07:00

The DLANC Sustainability Committee is considering a partnership with the Downtown Los Angeles Youth & Cultural Center to help them "green" their parking lot. It will be a BIG POCKET of green space that we hope will set the example for the rest of Downtown. Get involved as we kick-off this exciting initiative!View Larger Map

Harlem Place Project - Starting a Conversation about Green Alleys Downtown

2010-05-04T07:25:00.001-07:00

At a community presentation of the Harlem Place Project, the graduate student team from the UCSB Bren School of Environmental Science and Management discussed the impacts of transforming small-scale open space on both a local and regional level. With more than 900 miles of alleys and many park-poor neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles, the DLANC Sustainability Committee is interested in

Sustainability Committee meeting Tuesday, May 4 at the Central Public Library

2010-05-03T19:04:00.000-07:00

Join us for our next regular meeting of the Sustainability Committee on Tuesday, May 4 at the Central Public Library (Meeting Room A) from 6:30PM-7:45PM.Meeting Agenda:Welcome and Introductions.Review and approval of meeting minutes from April 2010 meetings. Announcements: Neighborhood Council Elections: June 25. Candidates welcome to introduce themselves to the

Harlem Place Project - Integrating Small-Scale Urban Greenspace into Downtown

2010-05-02T19:10:00.000-07:00

On Monday, May 3 the UC-Santa Barbara Bren School of Environmental Science & Management graduate student team will present the results of their investigation of the impacts of “greening” small-scale open space to the community.What are green alleys? What do they look like?The Bren team has developed a few scenarios, with Harlem Place as a model, to help the community visualize how transformative

Green Pockets: Neighborhood-Wide Survey Day Saturday, May 1

2010-04-19T13:05:00.000-07:00

In partnership with Big Sunday, the DLANC Sustainability Committee is looking to survey the ENTIRE Downtown community for left-over spaces that could be potentially transformed into small gardens. Our Green Pockets project is looking to identify these small opportunities for more greenery around Downtown Los Angeles, map these areas, and help property owners create a more livable urban

CAR-FREE FRIDAYS: What will you do?

2010-04-13T20:38:00.000-07:00

At the April 2010 meeting, the DLANC Board supported the Sustainability Committee motion to support CAR-FREE FRIDAYS, the last Friday of every month. The Sustainability Committee is now reaching out to City Councilmembers Jan Perry, Jose Huizar, and Ed Reyes to partner with us as participants, supporters, and advocates in the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition’s campaign. As a part of our

Sustainability Committee meeting Tuesday, April 6 at the Central Public Library

2010-03-30T07:54:00.000-07:00

Join us for our next regular meeting of the Sustainability Committee on Tuesday, April 6 at the Central Public Library (Meeting Room A) from 6:30PM-7:45PM.Meeting Agenda:Welcome and Introductions.Review and approval of meeting minutes from February and March 2010 meetings.Announcements: Neighborhood Council elections registration for candidates has started! You are encouraged to sign-up as a

Rotary Club of Los Angeles provides $1,000 in support of a Community Greening Strategy for Downtown

2010-03-22T12:50:00.000-07:00

A very special thank you to the Rotary Club of Los AngelesOn Friday, March 19, 2010, the Rotary Club of Los Angeles - the fifth oldest Rotary Club - presented the DLANC Sustainability Committee Chair Ashley Zarella Hand, LEED AP BD+C, Assoc. AIA with a $1,000 check towards the community match required for the SDAT (Sustainable Design Assessment Team) Grant. This money will go the national

Green Pockets - Survey Day #1 Saturday, March 20

2010-03-10T13:26:00.001-08:00

Join us as we kick-off our first survey of the neighborhood for the Green Pockets Project. Our goal is to map all of the leftover spots around Downtown Los Angeles that could potentially be transformed in small gardens with native (and maybe even edible) plants. Meet us at the DLANC Office (453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020) on Saturday, March 20 at 10AM where we will divide into survey

DLANC Board and Sustainability Committee endorse the Cyclists' Bill of Rights

2010-03-09T20:00:00.000-08:00

At the March 2010 Board of Directors meeting, DLANC voted to support the Cyclists' Bill of Rights which outline key principles that we feel are important to ensuring cyclist safety for a more bike-friendly Los Angeles. Read more on the Cyclists' Bill of Rights, including other organizations who have supported these 12 values at the Bike Writers Collective website.Whereas, cyclists have the right

03/02/09 - March Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting

2010-03-06T20:35:00.000-08:00

MEETING MINUTES SC-21-030210Welcome and Introductions: Lauren Takeda, Sandy Meola, Shira Blatt, Michael Ferguson, Stan Michaels, Gunnar Hand, Natalia Aguilar, Alex Brideau III, Scott Bytof, Dawna Nolan, Ashley Hand.Defer approval of February meeting minutes until April meeting.Announcements: Neighborhood Council elections registration for candidates begins later this month. You are encouraged to

Regular Committee Meeting - This Tuesday, March 2

2010-02-26T21:39:00.000-08:00

Join us for our next DLANC Sustainability Committee meeting this Tuesday, March 2. We have a lot of great things to discuss - check out our agenda and we hope to see you soon.Sustainability Committee MeetingTuesday, March 2, 2010 6:30pm-7:45pm at the Central Public Library (Meeting Room A)630 W. 5th StreetPublic Comment.Approve meeting minutes from February meeting.Neighborhood Council elections

Green Pockets: Small Garden Project for Downtown

2010-02-08T22:06:00.000-08:00

Community Information MeetingCentral Public LibraryWednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 - 12:15pmCommunity Information Meeting DLANC Office (453 S. Spring St, #1020)Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 – 6:45pmCommunity Projects WorkshopCentral Public Library, Meeting Room BSaturday, Feb. 20, 2010 – 10:00amThere are many ways to get involved as we map possible spots for little gardens (native plants, flowers and maybe

Looking to our members and friends for information

2010-02-05T12:55:00.000-08:00

We've been tracking some of the news articles our committee members, community partners and others have recommended. Check them out and let us know if you run into anything interesting.Los Angeles Times "For Hawaii, big push to go green is natural" by Alana Semuels. Published February 4, 2010. Recommended by Stanley Michaels.http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-green-hawaii4-2010feb04,0,976169.

Introducing the 2010 Community Projects

2010-02-05T12:40:00.000-08:00

Through a process of outreach and community meetings, the Sustainability Committee has chosen the following projects for 2010. We welcome your involvement in any of these initiatives. Or, if you have other ideas, please email us at sustainability@dlanc.comWe've categorized these initiatives based on the general subject matter: Energy/Water; Green Business; Green Space; Mobility; Waste/

02/02/09 - February Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting

2010-02-02T20:38:00.000-08:00

MEETING MINUTES SC-20-020210Welcome and Introductions: Todd, Marc, Niva, Paul, Gunnar, Stanley, Christopher, Tamara and Ashley.Continuing education and outreach report. Committee represented at CITYLabs event (1/27/10). We need committee volunteers for upcoming outreach events (Green Block Party, 2010 Community Projects Workshop Scribe). We are also inviting committee members to bring a news item

Multi-Family Recycling Downtown

2010-02-01T15:12:00.000-08:00

As part of our effort to understand participation in the City of Los Angeles' free multi-family recycling program, we have found this map identifying locations currently using the program.Does your residential building have recycling? Is it included on this map? Let us know! Email us with your address and recycling status at sustainability@dlanc.com.View Multifamily Residential Recycling Program

Next regular meeting: Tuesday, February 2

2010-01-30T07:55:00.000-08:00

Join us for our next regular committee meeting - it is open to all!When: Tuesday, February 2, 2009, 6:30-7:50pmWhere: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)1. Welcome.2. Introductions (5 minutes).3. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).4. Review meeting minutes from the December 2010 and January 2010 meeting. Action Item: Approve

Sustainability Committee & DLANC support planning CicLAvia event for Downtown

2010-01-25T12:20:00.000-08:00

At our regular January Board meeting, DLANC voted to support the planning of a Downtown CicLAvia event to connect East Hollywood to Boyle Heights by recapturing the streets for people. Check out this presentation on CicLAvia and email us at sustainability@dlanc.com if you'd like to be involved.Ciclavia 2010View more documents from Ashley Zarella Hand.

Proposed 2010 Projects: Developing Community-Based Initiatives for the Neighborhood

2010-01-20T12:20:00.000-08:00

As discussed in December 2009 and January 2010, here are the community ideas to date for projects to be considered at Thursday's workshop (see post below).Thursday's workshop will focus on identifying a few key projects for 2010 from this list, developing project goals and other information, and start working towards the successful implementation of some community-based initiatives organized by

2010 Community Projects - Get Involved this Thursday

2010-01-18T16:27:00.000-08:00

Join us this Thursday, January 21 at the Los Angeles Theater Company (LATC) for our first 2010 Project Break-Out Meeting. We are hosting round-table discussions in an interactive setting to focus on our proposed community projects that address issues of Water/Energy; Waste/Recycling; Mobility; Green Space; and Green Business. Even if you have never attended a Sustainability Committee meeting

New Park for Downtown? Community workshops resume tonight, Monday January 18

2010-01-18T12:16:00.000-08:00

CRA/LA is applying for state funding to create a linear park on Grand Avenue near Olympic Blvd. They will be hosting the next community workshop on Monday, January 18 at 6:00pm at the Bureau of Engineering Bldg, 1149 S. Broadway, Conference Room SB-6, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The meeting will cover: choosing the preferred park design. Please join us! The CRA needs your feedback. The CRA is looking

Downtown and walkability - A Walkers' Paradise

2010-01-14T17:43:00.001-08:00

Out of cities across the country, Los Angeles ranks 9th overall for walkability according to Walk Score. Surprised? We were too. We were pleased to see our neighborhood, Downtown Los Angeles, ranked No. 2 within the entire city for walkability.So what does this mean?In 2010, the Sustainability Committee would like to focus on issues of walkability and help foster a more bike-friendly environment.

01/05/09 - January Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting

2010-01-05T20:02:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, January 5, 2009, 6:30-7:50pmCentral Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)Meeting Minutes SC-19-1201091. Welcome.2. Stanley Michaels commented that he enjoyed the December Special Meeting and would like to see a second Sustainability Committee meeting each month. Discussion deferred to later in the agenda. 3. Stuart Patterson invited our participation in upcoming LATC ArtWalk

SDAT Presentation to LANCC (Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition)

2010-01-02T14:31:00.000-08:00

Check out the presentation made to LANCC on Saturday, January 2 by Chair Ashley Zarella Hand. If you have any questions, please email us at sustainability@dlanc.com Please note: There is an additional case study on the Skid Row Tree Planting Pilot - this was not presented to LANCC today.SDAT Process And Opportunities 010210View more presentations from Ashley Zarella Hand.Thank you to Jim Diers

Sustainability Committee meeting Tuesday, January 5

2010-01-01T17:24:00.000-08:00

When: Tuesday, January 5, 2009, 6:30-7:50pmWhere: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)HAPPY NEW YEARMEETING AGENDA SC-19-1201091. Welcome.2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).3. Jonathan Parfrey, the director of Green LA Institute, will be presenting Ciclavia ("seek-low-VEE-uh") to the Sustainability Committee at our next

Neighborhood Council election year - an opportunity for community engagement

2010-01-01T01:31:00.000-08:00

This year is election year for Neighborhood Councils and all eyes are on the system as the City faces an economic crisis. This is a great year to get involved with your neighborhood - whether you live, work, own a business, volunteer for a nonprofit, or are otherwise considered a "stakeholder" in Downtown Los Angeles. Representing nearly 420,000 people, the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood

New DLANC Event for 2010? Ciclovia to be presented to Sustainability Committee

2009-12-29T16:56:00.000-08:00

Jonathan Parfrey, the director of Green LA Institute, will be presenting Ciclavia ("seek-low-VEE-uh") to the Sustainability Committee at our next meeting January 5. They are seeking the support of DLANC for an event downtown this year. Ciclovía started in Bogotá, Colombia over thirty years ago as a response to the congestion and pollution of city streets. Now it is happening all over Latin

SDAT to be presented at LANCC Saturday, January 2

2009-12-28T21:37:00.000-08:00

FYI: Los Angeles Neighborhood Council CoalitionInfo@lanccoalition.orgwww.lanccoalition.org The LANCC meets on the first Saturday of each month. See our web site for details and agendas. REMINDER: LANCC MEETING JANUARY 2ND. A reminder that our next LANCC meeting will be next Saturday, January 2nd, 10:00 a.m. at the Hollywood Constituent Center on Fountain, west of Vine St. DLANC has received a

Public Vice-Chair Position OPEN - please apply if you are interested

2009-12-21T22:14:00.000-08:00

The Sustainability Committee has two chair positions: the Board Chair and Public Vice-Chair. Currently, we are looking for interested community members to consider applying for the Public Vice-Chair position.The general requirements for the job include: general outreach skills (multi-media, multi-tasking) - web design would be great for the "online toolkit"; available for weekly office hours for

Neighborhood Council Elections have been scheduled - starting in 2010

2009-12-21T21:17:00.000-08:00

The Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council has a Board of Directors with 28 positions for residents; business owners; public and private sector workforce; artists and educators; social service providers; homeless representing stakeholders throughout the neighborhood. Each Neighborhood Council is different - defined by each community it represents.We have an annual budget of $45,000 sponsored

Green Block Party #1 - SATURDAY, December 19

2009-12-16T22:23:00.000-08:00

Sustainability Committee is pleased to support Green Block Party #1 on Saturday, December 19 from 10am-5pm. We hope to see you there - volunteer and let us know you'll be coming by emailing sustainability@dlanc.com

Special Sustainability Committee Meeting - Next Wednesday, December 16

2009-12-10T17:36:00.000-08:00

Join us on Wednesday, December 16 as we begin planning for the 2010 Community Projects. We'll review the recent SDAT visit, discuss some lessons learned about the 2009 projects, and embark on planning another year of exciting community-based initiatives.Wed., December 166:30pm-8:30pmLost Souls Cafe (124 W. 4th St)What do you want to accomplish next year? Come talk about your vision for our

AIA SDAT Visit - An exciting process has begun!

2009-12-09T07:45:00.000-08:00

The full SDAT visit was hosted DLANC on December 2-4, 2009. The national team of experts toured the neighborhood, met with stakeholders, and explored the many opportunities they identified Downtown.Our partners during the process included: DLANC, CRA/LA, Department of City Planning, Urban Design Studio, Melendrez Partners, South Park BID, Metro, Historic Downtown BID, Council District 9, Gilmore

12/01/09 - December Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting

2009-12-01T20:00:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 6:30-7:50pmCentral Public Library, Meeting Room A Celebrating One YearMEETING MINUTES SC-17-1201091. Welcome.2. Motion to approve minutes SC-16-091103 passed.3. Presentation by Zane Tatum on upcoming Green Block Party and model block on Margo Street. Sustainability Committee moves to support Green Block Party #1.4. Sustainability Committee Public Vice Chair. Jennifer

AIA SDAT visit to start this Wednesday

2009-12-01T11:06:00.000-08:00

After many months of anticipation, the AIA SDAT (Sustainable Design Assessment Team) arrives this Wednesday for a three day visit and study of our neighborhood. In November 2008, the Sustainability Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council successfully applied to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Center for Communities by Design SDAT Grant - which provides our community

Sustainability Committee Meeting - Tuesday at the Central Public Library

2009-11-29T14:44:00.000-08:00

Join us this Tuesday, December 1 at 6:30pm at the Central Public Library (Meeting Room A) for our final regular meeting of this year. We'll be starting our planning process for the 2010 projects, discussing the details of the upcoming SDAT visit, and much more. For the complete agenda, please click here.

Next Committee Meeting - Tuesday, December 1

2009-11-27T11:27:00.000-08:00

When: Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 6:30-7:50pmWhere: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)Celebrating One YearMEETING AGENDA SC-17-1201091. Welcome.2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).3. Review meeting minutes from the November meeting. Action Item: Approve minutes SC-16-091103 (all meeting attendees - 3 minutes).4. Presentation

AIA SDAT Itinerary & Media Package

2009-11-22T20:48:00.000-08:00

SDAT Goals & ItineraryView more documents from Ashley Zarella Hand.

AIA National SDAT Team Members: Biographies

2009-11-22T14:58:00.000-08:00

The SDAT TEAMThe AIA SDAT grant provides $15,000 to bring a team of professionals to our community to help us address issues of sustainability as outlined in our project goals. The following team members have been confirmed as participants: Walter Sedovic, AIA LEED AP SDAT Project LeadMr. Sedovic is Principal & CEO of Walter Sedovic Architects, established in 1986. Following his 10-year tenure

Sustainability Planning at the Grassroots Level - Hosted by the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council

2009-11-19T16:31:00.000-08:00

Community members, steering committee, and other neighborhood councils are invited to the Public Presentation of the Preliminary SDAT Report. The SDAT will present their initial proposal and plan for the community and will provide a finalized report in early 2010. Your feedback is encouraged!Friday, December 4, 2009 Starting at 6:00pm Ronald F. Deaton Civic Auditorium LAPD Police Administration

SDAT Visit - Tour of Downtown Los Angeles

2009-11-17T13:00:00.000-08:00

Wednesday, December 2The SDAT will take a tour of the neighborhood with a few stops along the way. Due to limited capacity, the tour is not open to the public but we encourage media participation as this will be an opportunity to meet the national team of experts. Please contact us at sustainability@dlanc.com to participate. View Sustainable Design Assessment Team Visit in a larger map

Harlem Place Project - Community Meeting

2009-11-15T17:03:00.000-08:00

Harlem Place is one of many interstitial spaces in our Downtown community that could potentially be transformed into active open space for our neighborhood to use. How might you use this alley? Would you walk your dog here? Does your business access it for deliveries? Is this a potential park space for our community?Harlem Place Project Community MeetingThursday, November 19 6:30pm-8:30pmLATC -

SDAT Steering Committee - Invited Members

2009-11-15T15:58:00.000-08:00

As part of the SDAT process, a steering committee of community leaders and stakeholders has been invited to participate in a several key conversations with the SDAT. The following stakeholders have been invited to participate, as approved by the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council:City Council District 1 (Ms. Lisa Flores)City Council District 9 (Mr. Greg Fischer)City Council District 14 (Ms

SDAT Working Group/Stakeholder Meeting 4: Neighborhood Governance & Community Leadership

2009-11-12T16:24:00.000-08:00

Invited: City of Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, CD1, CD9, CD14, Central City Association, Rotary Club of Los Angeles • How are local residents, workers, elected officials, and other community stakeholders engaged with one another and service providers around issues of sustainability;• What programs or structures exist that can be used to improve grassroots involvement in support of

SDAT Working Group/Stakeholder Meeting 3: Housing & Neighborhood Amenities

2009-11-12T16:22:00.000-08:00

Invited: Gilmore Associates, Mayor’s Office of Commercial & Residential Development, Skid Row Housing Trust, Chrysalis, Brady Westwater• What is the current housing market like in downtown for renters, owners, and the homeless population;• What are the main issues related to affordability and how can these be addressed;• What services are available to those who live, work, or visit downtown;• How

SDAT Working Group/Stakeholder Meeting 2: Streetscape, Open Space, Placemaking & Transportation

2009-11-12T16:19:00.000-08:00

Invited: City of Los Angeles Planning Department, City of Los Angeles Dept. of Public Works, Metro, Pershing Square, Bike Advocate Stephen Box, Los Angeles Conservation Corps, Melendrez Design Partners• What are the main issues and opportunities in Downtown’s streets and sidewalks;• What projects are underway and what projects are needed to support a pedestrian-friendly environment;• What transit

SDAT Working Group/Stakeholder Meeting 1: Downtown Business Improvement Strategies & Redevelopment

2009-11-12T16:17:00.000-08:00

Invited: Downtown BIDs, CRA/LA, Clean Tech LA, AEG, USGBC LA Chapter, SCI-Arc/Eric Owen Moss, Bringing Back Broadway• What redevelopment has occurred in recent years; • How is new development in downtown shaping the community and changing existing neighborhoods; • How can redevelopment be harnessed to foster overall improvements in downtown outside of specific locations; • How might redevelopment

November Regular Sustainability Meeting

2009-11-03T20:36:00.000-08:00

When: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 6:30-7:50pmWhere: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)Celebrating One YearMEETING MINUTES SC-16-1103091. Public Comment included a brief presentation by Mike Bonifer of Hollywood Sign Goes Solar, a recently incorporated nonprofit to introduce solar panels and light the Hollywood sign. There is a multi-pronged approach to introduce solar

November meeting - Tuesday at the Central Public Library

2009-11-02T12:36:00.000-08:00

When: Tuesday, November 4, 2009 6:30pm-7:45pmWhere: Central Public Library, Meeting Room AMEETING AGENDA SC-16-1103091. Welcome.2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).Review meeting minutes from the September meeting. Action Item: Approve minutes SC-14-090901 (all meeting attendees - 3 minutes).3. Review meeting minutes from the October meeting. Action

SDAT Project Team Planning Meeting - Summary

2009-10-26T08:09:00.000-07:00

SDAT Project Team MeetingOctober 26, 2009 at the DLANC Office(open to the public)Sustainability Committee members met on the evening of October 26, 2009 to debrief on the SDAT preliminary visit and begin planning the full team visit in early December. Committee members who participated in the SDAT preliminary visit gave a brief summary of the visit. The preliminary SDAT visit was a huge success.

THANK YOU DOWNTOWN! Tree Planting Day was a success with more than 30 trees & 65 volunteers

2009-10-19T08:16:00.000-07:00

The Sustainability Committee in partnership with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps and Million Trees LA planted 31 trees on Saturday, October 24 along South Alameda. This is Phase I of our Skid Row Tree Planting Project and thank you to the many community volunteers and partners who made this great event happen! Check out some of our pictures from the event.Thank you to Daryl Rolen, Evelyn

LA Bioneers Beaming Conference - check out the Sustainability Committee presentation

2009-10-17T20:22:00.000-07:00

The first-ever LA Bioneers Beaming Conference was a success - and we have found several interested stakeholders who would like to get involved with the Sustainability Committee. Although the event cost money to participate, volunteers got in for free for the day and we benefited from this first-ever partnership with Project Butterfly.Check out the presentation made by Sustainability Committee

Sustainability Committee celebrates one year! Click here to see the full report.

2009-10-13T08:02:00.000-07:00

Check out our Year in Review Report for 2009. We have had an amazing first year as a committee with great projects, interesting discussions, and even more incredible community volunteers dedicated to making Downtown Los Angeles a more livable, affordable and efficient urban center. Thank you to everyone who has made this first year a success.If you are not already involved, please come join us at

Sustainability Committee partners with Project Butterfly for exciting new Downtown conference

2009-10-12T08:25:00.000-07:00

The Sustainability Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council has partnered with Project Butterfly, Electric Lodge, Evolution Jewels and Downtown Independent to present: THE FIRST BIONEERS CONFERENCE SIMULCAST IN LA! This event will take place October 16-18 at the Downtown Independent Theater: 251 S. Main Street, Los Angeles Ca 90012Tickets are $15-$100 [Early bird discounts

Small business sustainability recognition and project kick-off meeting

2009-10-10T14:11:00.000-07:00

Projects 3 & 4 Kick-Off Meeting Monday, October 12 from 7:00-8:30pmDowntown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office (453 S. Spring Street)If you plan on attending, please RSVP to sustainability@dlanc.com.Join us to discuss how we will work towards increasing participation in cost-saving City of Los Angeles programs to improve energy and water efficiency and cut our waste. We are planning to

Sustainable Community Projects Internship - Updates

2009-10-07T18:11:00.000-07:00

January 1, 2010: Marc Ross is currently working on two projects. In his own words, he summarizes the goals: The first project is a brochure describing how to start an urbangarden. There will be a series of seven questions one may ask duringthe process, and instructions and ideas of how to answer them. It willalso offer contact information of city and private resourcesavailable, as well as local

LADOT needs public feedback in light of budget shortfalls

2009-10-07T16:06:00.001-07:00

LADOT has begun a comprehensive analysis of its transit services to respond to a projected $23M shortfall in fiscal years 2010-11. It is critical that riders provide input so that LADOT can determine how to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its services while minimizing impacts on transit riders. Fare increases, service reductions, and elimination of LADOT transit services are real

Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council wins First Annual Neighborhood Council Peer Award for Environment

2009-10-07T15:49:00.000-07:00

The Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council will be honored with a First Annual Neighborhood Council Peer Award for Environment to be presented during lunch at the Empower LA 2009 A Congress of Neighborhoods October 10, 2009 at City Hall. The ceremony is scheduled during lunch from 11:40 am-11:55 am. This award was created to recognize the efforts and dedication of neighborhood councils and the

October Regular Sustainability Meeting - One Year in Review

2009-10-06T20:30:00.000-07:00

When: Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 6:30-7:50pmWhere: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)Celebrating One YearMEETING MINUTES SC-15-1006011. Welcome.2. Cookies baked by Sustainability Committee member Gunnar Hand. Thank you.3. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements. DLANC Transportation Committee Chair suggested a collaboration to solicit feedback

October Meeting - Sustainability Committee First Year Anniversary - Year in Review

2009-10-03T18:30:00.000-07:00

Join us this Tuesday, October 6, 2009 from 6:30pm-7:45pm at the Central Public Library (Meeting Room A) for our next regular Sustainability Committee meeting. We will be celebrating our first year anniversary and review our progress thus far. For the complete agenda, please click here.

Phase I: Alameda Corridor Planting Tree Species

2009-10-01T21:26:00.000-07:00

We will be planting Fern Pine Trees – Podocarpus macrophylla – evergreen trees that do not bloom or bare fruit. We will provide structural pruning prior to planting the trees – removing any damaged or crossing limbs. Pruning before they go in the ground will ensure the long-term structure of the tree and avoid the need to prune again in the first five years. However, if limbs are damaged or

Sustainability Committee Chair presents on panel at Bioneers Beaming Conference: Sustainable Communities

2009-10-01T20:21:00.000-07:00

Join us at the Downtown Independent for a panel discussion on sustainable communities - starting at 2:45pm. BUILDING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES IN LOS ANGELESCHARLES EISENSTEIN :: The Ascent of HumanityCharles Eisenstein is a healer, traveler, teacher, writer, integrated holistic visionary and evolutionary proactivist. His recent book 'The Ascent of Humanity' identifies the core of the perceived

Community Feedback on Energy Efficiency Block Grant

2009-09-27T13:04:00.000-07:00

The City of Los Angeles is seeking public input on how to spend the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant from the federal stimulus package – approximately $37 million which can be used in various ways to reduce energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions, improve energy efficiency, and maximize benefits for local communities – public health, good jobs and equitable business opportunities.It is

LA Bike Plan now available for public review

2009-09-27T12:42:00.000-07:00

From the City of Los Angeles:We are pleased to announce the availability of the complete Bicycle Plan draft for public review and comments. The Bicycle Plan draft includes the bikeway maps released to the public in May, as well the plan text and appendices. They are posted on the LA Bike Plan website (www.labikeplan.org). Due to budget constraints, we are unable to produce as many hard copies

October Regular Sustainability Committee Meeting Agenda

2009-09-25T18:25:00.000-07:00

When: Tuesday, October 6, 2009, 6:30-7:50pmWhere: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)Celebrating One YearMEETING AGENDA SC-15-1006011. Welcome.2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).3. Review meeting minutes from the September meeting. Action Item: Approve minutes SC-14-090901 (all meeting attendees - 3 minutes).4. Sustainable

Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council hosts its second Park[ing] Day LA block party Friday, September 18

2009-09-14T16:32:00.000-07:00

Park[ing] Day is a national grassroots effort to highlight the need for more open space in our cities by transforming parking spots into small parks. This year the Sustainability Committee is supporting Reclaim[ing] Harlem Place.There will be temporary park installations across Downtown and throughout Los Angeles. Bring your lunch, grab the pooch and check out the temporary parks around the

AIA SDAT Preliminary Visit - A whirlwind success

2009-09-11T08:03:00.000-07:00

On September 10 and 11, 2009, the AIA National team had a preliminary visit to Downtown Los Angeles. Guided by local residents and sustainability committee members, they visited historic city hall and the civic center, the industrial and fashion districts, the LA River, skid row, and took tours of LA Live and new green buildings. On the first day of their visit the AIA staffers and Project Lead

It's starting! AIA SDAT this Thursday & Friday

2009-09-09T21:54:00.000-07:00

The Sustainability Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council is pleased to announce that the first stage of the SDAT (Sustainable Design Assessment Team) grant starts this Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 9am.This $15,000 national grant is from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and will fund a team of professionals to help with the development of a community greening

SDAT (Sustainable Design Assessment Team) is coming to town!

2009-09-07T10:22:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce the preliminary visit for the AIA (American Institute of Architects) national grant is this Thursday, September 10 - Friday, September 11. We are hoping to find community partners to join us for tours of our neighborhood and perhaps even host a meal for the three visitors!Although there are many parts of Downtown that are not specifically listed for this visit, we are

September Regular Sustainability Committee Meeting

2009-09-01T08:37:00.000-07:00

When: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 6:30-7:50pmWhere: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)MEETING MINUTES SC-14-090901 (for approval at November 2009 meeting)1. Welcome.2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).3. August meeting minutes SC-13-090804 approved.4. Sustainable Community Projects Internship has been posted. Goal is to have

September Committee Meeting at the Central Public Library

2009-08-30T17:08:00.000-07:00

Our next Sustainability Committee meeting is the first Tuesday of September. This month we will be in Meeting Room A at the Central Public Library. We have more seats so we can stop sitting on the table!The meeting agenda is now available and so are the August 2009 meeting minutes. This month we will discuss the following: * Sustainable Community Projects Internship * SDAT Preliminary Visit

Update on Advocacy Issue: Recycling Chutes in Multi-Family & Commercial Buildings

2009-08-30T17:02:00.000-07:00

In April 2009, the Sustainability Committee wrote a letter of support to City Council regarding the proposed ordinance to require recycling chutes in multi-family and commercial buildings. Here's an update on the progress of that proposed ordinance: In July 2009, the Energy and Environment Committee have decided to continue the discussion at later date - TBD. As we hear more, we'll let you know

Sustainable Design Assessment Team Project Team Meeting

2009-08-27T12:35:00.000-07:00

When: Thursday, September 3, 2009, 6:30-8:30pmWhere: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office (453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)MEETING AGENDA1. Welcome.2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).3. Update on steering committee invitations.4. Update on invitations for community partnership ($5,000 community match).5. Planning of itinerary for

Park[ing] Day LA 2009 - next planning meeting this week!

2009-08-24T12:44:00.000-07:00

Park[ing] Day LA Planning MeetingThursday, August 27, 20096:30PM - 8:30PMLost Souls Cafe (124 W. 4th Street)Parking Day LA is now less then a month away and we can use your help getting ready for the big day! We have secured the permit and support of the Gilmore Associates for use of Harlem Place but we still need to do some additional outreach to local groups regarding activities and

Tree Planting Community Partner Update

2009-08-24T12:33:00.000-07:00

Check out the latest update on our Tree Planting Pilot for Skid Row. We're actively searching for community partners to help us with tree maintenance. If you're interested, please contact us at sustainability@dlanc.com.

Sustainable Community Projects Internship

2009-08-23T13:02:00.000-07:00

The Sustainability Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council is working to develop a community greening strategy and resource toolkit for Downtown stakeholders. We have created this unpaid internship to allow one qualified individual the opportunity to be involved with the administration, outreach and development of our 2009 projects and long-term planning for the Sustainability

September Regular Committee Meeting Agenda

2009-08-14T09:07:00.000-07:00

Please note the location for our next meeting:Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 6:30-7:50pmWhere: Central Public Library, Meeting Room A (630 W. 5th Street)1. Welcome.2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).3. Review meeting minutes from the August meeting. Action Item: Approve minutes SC-13-090804 (all meeting attendees - 3 minutes). Minutes will be

DLANC considering a partnership with Village Green - public comment requested

2009-08-12T22:44:00.000-07:00

Community Feedback RequestedMonday, August 17 6:30pm-8:30pmNC Office (453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)During the public comment at our monthly August Sustainability Committee meeting, Jude Hannah from Urban Glue invited the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council to consider a community partnership with the company Village Green as applicants for grant money from the American Recovery and

August Regular Sustainability Meeting

2009-08-04T21:00:00.000-07:00

When: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 6:30-8:00pmWhere: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office(453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)MEETING MINUTES SC-13-090804For approval at the September 2009 Sustainability Committee meeting.1. During Public Comment, Jude Hannah of Urban Glue presented a proposed partnership with Village Green, an Australian for-profit company focused on increasing small

Sustainability Committee Meeting Tuesday, August 4 - Agenda is now available

2009-08-01T14:32:00.000-07:00

When: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 6:30-8:00pmWhere: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office (453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)1. Welcome.2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).3. Review meeting minutes from the July meeting. Action Item: Approve minutes SC-12-090707 (all meeting attendees - 5 minutes).4. Translation services are being provided

Tree Planting: Community Partner Update

2009-08-01T12:35:00.000-07:00

Here's the latest update on our project.

Park[ing] Day LA 2009 - Next meeting this Saturday

2009-07-29T10:23:00.000-07:00

Park[ing] Day LA Planning MeetingSaturday, August 1, 200911:00AM - 1:00PM639 S. Spring Street, Unit 5C There is an informal meeting this Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Spring Tower Lofts Unit 5C, starting at 11:00am, to discuss the third annual Park[ing] Day LA. We will recap our last meeting's discussion about what happened last year, lessons learned, and then focus on identifying tasks and

Sustainability Committee wins 2009 California American Planning Association (APA) Award of Merit for Grassroots Initiative!

2009-07-20T22:39:00.000-07:00

Although we are still enjoying the honor of receiving the 2009 Los Angeles Section Award, the Sustainability Committee has been notified that we will be receiving a state-level APA Award of Merit for our efforts to create a community greening strategy and resource toolkit for Downtown Los Angeles.Thank you for the support of our efforts by the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council,

SDAT Nominations for Steering Committee / Community Partners

2009-07-14T13:39:00.000-07:00

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Our Role as Neighborhood Advocates: Energy Block Grants

2009-07-09T21:00:00.001-07:00

Via an email request, the Los Angeles Convention Center asked the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council to support their application for the Energy Block Grant. This funding is available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. At our July 2009 meeting, the Sustainability Committee discussed and agreed to bring a letter of support to our upcoming Board of Director's meeting

Products we use - and the consequences

2009-07-08T23:01:00.000-07:00

For our July meeting, Stanley Michaels (Director, Resident - Civic Center) presented the second installation of his research into more sustainable packaging options. In particular, Mr. Michaels investigated the impact of EPS expanded polystyrene and PS polystyrene packaging. As a committee, we discussed the impact of packaging on waste, recycling, economics, and community. For Mr. Michaels full

July Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting

2009-07-07T20:00:00.000-07:00

When: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 6:30-8:00pmWhere: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office (453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)MEETING MINUTES SC-12-090707For approval at the August 2009 meeting (Tuesday, August 4, 6:30pm @ NC Office)1. Welcome.2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 minutes).3. Meeting minutes SC-11-090602 approved without objection.4.

Recent local coverage - some words from our neighbors

2009-07-05T16:28:00.000-07:00

There have been a couple of media moments recently for the Sustainability Committee - check out these articles and thanks for your help in getting the word out.Downtown News (Thursday, July 2, 2009): "Tendril, Love and Care: Neighborhood Council Committee Aims for a Greener Downtown" by Ryan VaillancourtGarment & Citizen (Friday, June 26, 2009): "$15,000 Grant for Downtown Group's Sustainability

Harlem Place Project - Integrating Small-Scale Urban Greenspace into Downtown

2009-07-05T12:21:00.000-07:00

Masters students from the UC-Santa Barbara Bren School of Environmental Science & Management have taken on a research project focusing on the environmental advantages of transforming our "interstitial" spaces into more livable open space. The team is using Harlem Place as a pilot and will begin working full-time in Fall 2009 to analyze the potential of this space. In late 2009, the Sustainability

Next Committee Meeting: July 7, 2009

2009-07-04T16:17:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 6:30-8:00pmDowntown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office - 453 S. Spring St, Suite 1020MEETING AGENDA SC-12-0907071. Welcome.2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (3 min).3. Review meeting minutes from the June meeting (5 min). Action Item: Approve minutes SC-11-090602 (all meeting attendees).4. Stanley Michaels to give update on

Tree Planting Survey Day was fun - and a bit of work!

2009-06-26T17:11:00.000-07:00

Thank you to the 17 community volunteers who came out and helped us survey the Skid Row pilot project area - an area defined by East 4th Street on the north, Alameda on the east, East 7th Street on the south, and Los Angeles Street on the West. We couldn't have done it alone! It took a few groups a bit longer than others as they covered an additional survey area but all in all it was a morning of

June Regular Monthly Sustainability Meeting

2009-06-02T13:57:00.000-07:00

When: Tuesday, June 2, 2009, 6:30-8:00pmWhere: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office (453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)MEETING MINUTES SC-11-0906021. Welcome.2. Stanley Michaels presented his experience at the Zero Waste Plan Conference. All recycling jobs are minimum wage. City working towards coordinating a color-coded system for recyclable plastics. Meeting materials available at

Park[ing] Day LA 2009 community partners

2009-06-01T16:43:00.000-07:00

Volunteer opportunity: Tree Planting Survey Day, Friday June 26, 2009 9:45am

2009-05-31T07:56:00.000-07:00

We look forward to the kick-off of our tree planting project with a survey day scheduled for the end of this week. The plan is to meet up at the Neighborhood Council Office on Friday, June 26 at 9:45am. We will divide up the route so everyone has a small portion of the pilot project area. We plan on finishing no later than 12:45pm - and look forward to a fun community day! If you're interested in

Sustainability Committee presents at Valley Regional Congress

2009-05-30T13:19:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, May 30, Sustainability Committee Chair Ashley Zarella, LEED AP, Assoc. AIA presented outreach best practices at the "Outreach Neighborhood Council Alliance - Share the Fruit and the Labor" afternoon panel discussion at the Valley Regional Congress. For a copy of the presentation, please click here.

Project meetings are starting - time to get involved!

2009-05-18T19:02:00.000-07:00

We're pleased to announce the launch of our 2009 project meetings. We encourage you to bring your neighbors and spread the word about what we're planning downtown. To learn more about all eight 2009 projects and engage a community greening strategy, please check out our blog.If you can't make one of these first meetings, please let us know your availability by emailing us at sustainability@

Sustainability Committee wins 2009 LA Section American Planning Association Award for Grassroots Initiative

2009-05-15T23:20:00.000-07:00

The Los Angeles Section of the American Planning Association has announced that the Sustainability Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council will be recognized for work underway with a Planning Excellence Award for Grassroots Initiative. The Sustainability Committee is developing a community greening strategy for Downtown Los Angeles and was recently named a recipient of a 2009

June Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 2 6:30-8:00pm

2009-05-15T00:33:00.000-07:00

Where: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office (453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)1. Welcome2. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items, including Community Announcements (5 minutes).3. Review meeting minutes from the May meeting (5 minutes). Action Item: Approve minutes SC-10-090505 (all meeting attendees).4. Ginny Marie Brideau to present community project idea: Historic Bid Clean-up. Action