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Special Meeting: High Speed Rail

SPECIAL MEETING High Speed Rail Project Wednesday, September 10 at 7pm Scoping Comment Period Extended: Palmdale to Burbank/Burbank to Los Angeles The plans for the High Speed Rail Project are being finalized – this will affect our area along the LA River and Elysian Park. Our meeting will address all these issues so that you […]

Special meeting: 27 unit development on 1313 Sunset Blvd

Please come an see the presentation of a new 27 Unit Residential Development at 1313 Sunset Boulevard. The developer will present the project. Community members will be invited to provide input. PLEASE NOTE: The project is being developed conforming to existing zoning codes and is therefore by right. This means that the developer is not […]

Neighborhood Issues Committee meeting agenda for Wednesday, August 20

ECHO PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Neighborhood Issues Committee Agenda Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 7 pm Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital, 2000 Stadium Way Introductions and sign in Approve Minutes Schools & Civic: Van De Kamps/LACC-LACCD Seniors Issues LA Marathon 5K problems Liberty Street Cleanup between Montana & Reservoir New Business Land Use: Barlow Hospital-Proposed Entitlements and Development […]

Neighborhood Issues Committee meeting agenda for Wednesday, July 16

ECHO PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Neighborhood Issues Committee Agenda Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 7 pm Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital, 2000 Stadium Way Introductions and sign in Approve Minutes Schools & Civic: Van De Kamps/LACC-LACCD Seniors Issues LA Marathon 5K problems Lotus Festival New Business Land Use: Barlow Hospital-Proposed Entitlements and Development Morton Village complex Filming Committee […]

Join the Echo Park Business Family

The Echo Park Chamber of Commerce is active and accepting applications for membership! The Echo Park Chamber of Commerce exists for the sole purpose of serving the business people and the residents of Echo Park. They promote economic growth and increase communications among all members of the community. Why become a member? The Chamber is […]

Upcoming Echo Park Events

Small Lot Subdivision Informational Workshop Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 6:30 pm Holy Virgin Mary Cathedral at 650 Micheltorena Street How to Start a Business in LA workshop Wednesday July 16 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Edendale Branch Library. RSVP at bit.ly/smallbizLA CD13 Community Cleanup Saturday, July 19, 2014 from 9:00 am – 12 […]

Echo Park neighborhood issues overview

Andrew Garsten, EPIA President The EPIA Neighborhood Issues Committee (NIC) is the “activist” arm of the EPIA. On the 3rd Wednesday of every month, nine volunteers with many years of experience report on, or discuss issues concerning schools, special events, land use, parks and public works issues that impact our community. When appropriate, NIC will […]

Elysian Heights Elementary: Growing as a Community One Step at Time

Article from ElysianHeightsElementary.com On Saturday, May 3, 2014 Elysian Heights Elementary School hosted its first ever Elysian Heights 5K. On the surface the event was a robust activity to fundraise essential funds for classroom technology and student enrichment materials. However, the event served a greater purpose in building community and providing children and their families […]