OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

From our beginnings in the late 1990's our sole purpose has been very simple. As a community volunteer organization our mission is to work cooperatively and interactively with the community, elected officials, and state, federal, and local agencies to enhance, and improve local streetscapes, which resulted in a better environment for both the commercial and the residential areas of Westchester. You may have seen our work throughout the community for the past two decades, and as a result, your quality of life here has been enhanced...greatly!

 
DOWNTOWN SEPULVEDA

The Sepulveda Boulevard Master Plan

Westchester has undergone a transformation. The energy of new investments, community leadership and local government support has converged to create a climate of opportunity. The Sepulveda Boulevard design workshops were a catalyzing force that aligned stakeholders behind a vision for the central business district and residential section of the boulevard. We are restoring the Westchester Town Center to its role as a vital community-shopping district and creating a gateway boulevard to Los Angeles from the Los Angeles International Airport.

BACKGROUND

A variety of factors are contributing to Westchester's resurgence as a highly desirable place to live, shop and do business.

- A west side location with easy access to neighborhood, coastal attractions, freeways and employment centers.

- An affluent community made up of beautiful homes, schools and learning institutions.

- Close proximity to LAX, Sepulveda's role as a primary gateway between the airport and Los Angeles represents an extraordinary opportunity for business exposure.

- Recent new investment includes refurbishment of nearly all the west side and portions of the east side of Sepulveda Boulevard with major tenants such as Ralph's, CVS Drug, TJ Maxx, Trader Joe's, Starbucks, Blockbuster and Bed, Bath and Beyond, and restaurants provided a growing verity of dining choices.

- Ample off-street parking benefits merchants and their customers.

- The Westchester Town Center Business Improvement District has been established to maintain a healthy visual environment for the business district.
Downtown Sepulveda Beautified!

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND CITY SUPPORT

The revitalization of the Sepulveda corridor has its roots in the leadership of community members strongly supported by successive elected officials. Spurred on by a road-widening project planned by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), a fruitful collaboration between the city and community resulted in a "multifaceted" roadway and streetscape improvement plan. The city provided seed money for community design workshops, as well as provided over $11.6 million for capital improvements. Additionally, Los Angeles World Airports has contributed new landscaping and an entrance monument at the south end of the business district. Several local property owners and three community organizations have committed funding for planning and specific improvements.

WORKSHOP PROCESS
The Master Plan is the culmination of a collaborative process that has involved residents, property owners, merchants, city staff and an urban design team headed up by Studio One Eleven at Perkowitz-Ruth Architects. Through a series of interactive community design workshops, issues, concepts and opportunities were identified which form the basis for the Master Plan.