PLACEMAKING in Downtown Los Angeles

Placemaking in
Downtown Los Angeles

Tuesday March 31 2009
The Exchange
(114 W 5th Street)
7:00pm-9:00pm

"Placemaking is not just the act of building or fixing up a space, but a holistic approach to creating vital public destinations that promote community commitment and involvement. It capitalizes on a community's assets, inspirations, and potential, creating good public spaces that promote health, happiness, and well-being."
- Project for Public Spaces

Presentation & Interactive Workshop Presented by the Sustainability Committee of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council

Project for Public Spaces is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people create and sustain public spaces that build stronger communities. Founded in 1975, PPS embraces the insights of William (Holly) Whyte, a pioneer in understanding the way people use public spaces. Today, PPS has become an internationally recognized center for best-practices, information, and resources about Placemaking.

James Rojas, transportation planner and co-founder of the Latino Urban Forum, uses scaled models to engage community members in the discovery and creation of new urban configurations with an emphasis on more pedestrian-friendly environments.

The Sustainability Committee is dedicated to empowering the downtown community to create a culture of sustainability. We will work with the community to increase accessibility to existing programs and services through outreach and public education. We will identify and create opportunities for new programming and partnerships to meet our goals for a more livable, affordable, and efficient urban center.

The mission of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council is to unite the diverse communities of Downtown Los Angeles and to provide an innovative forum for all community stakeholders to contribute to a healthy, vibrant, and inclusive Downtown.

Committee Chair Meeting to Discuss SDAT Grant Opportunities

Monday, March 30, 2009, 6:30-8:30pm
Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Office
(453 S. Spring Street, Suite 1020)

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA SC-07-090330
1. Welcome.
2. Public Comment on Non-agenda items including community announcements (5 minutes).
3. Presentation of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) grant and process (15 minutes).
4. Discussion potential opportunities for collaboration among Neighborhood Council Chairs (1h 30minutes).
5. Adjournment

The public is requested to fill out a “Speaker Card” to address the DLANC SUSTAINABILITY Committee on any item of the agenda prior to the Committee taking action on an item. Comments from the public on agenda items will be heard only when the respective item is being considered. Comments from the public on other matters not appearing on the agenda that is within the Committee’s subject matter jurisdiction will be heard during the public comment period. Public comment is limited to 2 minutes per speaker, unless waived by the presiding officer of the Committee. As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. Sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other auxiliary aids and/or services may be provided upon request. To ensure availability of services, please make your request at least 3 business days (72 hours) prior to the meeting you wish to attend by contacting Committee Board Chair Ashley Zarella at ashley.zarella@DLANC.com.

SI REQUIERE SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION, FAVOR DE NOTIFICAR A LA OFICINA 3 dias de trabajo (72 horas) ANTES DEL EVENTO. SI NECESITA ASISTENCIA CON ESTA NOTIFICACION, POR FAVOR LLAME A NUESTRA OFICINA AL 323-224-2316.

March Regular Monthly Meeting

Approved at the 4/20/09 Regular Monthly Meeting.

1. Welcome.

2. Public comment on non-agenda items including community announcements.

3. Review and approval of meeting minutes from February 2009 will be deferred until April 2009 meeting.

4. Committee membership needs to be confirmed. Committee members are expected to attend meetings so we can vote with a quorum.

5. Report on progress of SDAT process: AIA agreement has not been approved by the City of Los Angeles. DONE has recommended we apply for the new Neighborhood Purposes Grant (NPG) as a way of circumventing the approval process and obtaining the $5,000 community match required by the SDAT.

6. Jennifer and Ashley presented the committee structure as it would work with the 2009 Projects. Jennifer and Ashley are each taking the “lead” committee chair role for four of the eight projects but will share responsibilities in the The Sustainability Committee discussed their individual interest in their involvement with the 2009 Projects.

7. Adjournment.