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Echo Park town hall with Caltrans/Metro on 2 Freeway Terminus

On Thursday, September 4, the Echo Park Improvement Association Town Hall will feature representatives from Caltrans (along with Metro) to present a status update on the 2 Freeway Terminus project.

50 years ago, residents kept the freeway from expanding to the 101 freeway through Echo Park. Now that there are more and more cars on the road, the city is hoping to improve traffic flow on the increasingly congested 2 Freeway as it transitions into Glendale Boulevard. Residents and governing bodies haven’t always agreed on the direction of the project, however Metro adopted plans in contrast to resident input and concerns. At the next meeting, we’ll have an opportunity to get updates and ask questions on the project.

Caltrans is in the final design phases of the project, and intend to complete the design this summer and go to bid later this year. One of the issues that will be discussed is new street lighting from Allesandro to Branden Street, which has to be approved by adjacent property owners in a formal vote.

Metro has additional information on their website, click here.

This is an important opportunity to learn more about the project. Bring your neighbors, friends, and roommates to the meeting on Thursday, September 4 at 7:00 pm, in Williams Hall at Barlow Hospital.Print

 

Next EPIA Meeting: Our Summer Potluck!

join the
ECHO PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

for a POTLUCK social!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2012
7:00 pm

in Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital

Everyone is welcome! Bring your favorite dish and get to know other residents!

Enjoy the potluck while learning about neighborhood issues from Echo Park leaders, neighbors and activists.

Neighborhood Issues Committee meeting agenda for Wednesday, March 21

ECHO PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Neighborhood Issues Committee Agenda
Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 7 pm
Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital, 2000 Stadium Way

  1. Introductions and sign in
  2. Approve Minutes
  3. Schools:
    1. Van De Kamps/LACC-LACCD
    2. New Items
      1. The Classroom LA
  4. Land Use:
    1. Barlow Hospital-Proposed Entitlements and Development
    2. Morton Village complex
    3. Filming Committee
    4. Bertco Property
    5. SB1818 Letter
    6. Sale of Lot 6 – El Centro del Pueblo
    7. Semi Tropical Spiritualist Tract Monitoring Status
    8. Lot adjacent to Laguna Stairs
    9. Save-A-Lot Vacancy
    10. East Sunset Clean up and Sunset tree planting, tentative March 31st,
    11. 7-11
    12. Clifford Street Small Lot Subdivision project
    13. Durbin Project
    14. New Business
      1. 2022-40 Vestal Small Lot Subdivision Project
      2. Chango Plans & Mural
      3. Senior Fish ABC application, Expansion, Mural
  5. Parks:
    1. Echo Park Lake Restoration Project
    2. Elysian Park: Hi Speed Rail Alternative route may go under Elysian Park
    3. Elysian Reservoir
    4. Avenue of the Palms
    5. New business
  6. Public Works:
    1. Route 2 Terminus Improvement Project
    2. Mural Projects – EPIA Committee?
    3. Dodgers issues
    4. New Business
  7. Policies, Procedures, & Administrative
    1. Standing Rules, Membership Dues.
    2. Friends of Elysian
    3. Should we establish a quorum
    4. New Business
  8. NIC as Outreach Tool – Should we have meetings at other locations?
  9. Newsletter/Web Page
  10. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
  11. Future Agendas Items
  12. Next Meeting Standing
  13. Adjourn

Next EPIA meeting: Updates on the SR2 Terminus Freeway project

Our next EPIA town hall meeting on Thursday, April 5 will feature a representative from Metro (MTA) to update everyone on the status of the SR2 Terminus Freeway project.

50 years ago, residents kept the freeway from expanding through Echo Park. Now that there are more and more cars on the road, the city is hoping to improve traffic flow on the increasingly congested 2 Freeway as it transitions into Glendale Boulevard. However, residents and governing bodies haven’t always agreed on the direction of the project, and the Metro has adopted plans despite resident input and concerns. At the next meeting, we’ll have an opportunity to get updates and ask questions on the project.

This is an important opportunity to learn more about the project. Bring your neighbors, friends, and roommates to the meeting on Thursday, April 5 at 7:00 pm, in Williams Hall at Barlow Hospital.

Neighborhood Issues Committee meeting agenda for Wednesday, December 21

ECHO PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Neighborhood Issues Committee Agenda
Wednesday, December 21, 2011, 7 pm
Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital, 2000 Stadium Way

  1. Introductions and sign in
  2. Approve Minutes
  3. Schools:
    1. Van De Kamps/LACC-LACCD
    2. New Items
  4. Land Use:
    1. Barlow Hospital-Proposed Entitlements and Development
    2. Morton Village complex
    3. Filming Committee
    4. Bertco Property
    5. Montana/Glendale/Lakeshore Restaurant
    6. Fix Beer & Wine
    7. Community Plan Update Letter
    8. SB1818 Letter
    9. Sale of Lot 6 – El Centro del Pueblo
    10. EPIA Planning Workshop
    11. Xoia CUB
    12. Red Hill CUP
    13. Semi Tropical Spiritualist Tract Monitoring Status
    14. Lot adjacent to Laguna Stairs
    15. Save-A-Lot Vacancy
    16. Glendale Boulevard Beautification/Renewal Project
    17. “No Left Turn” needed at Alvarado N. onto Elsinor W.
    18. Laveta Terrace Stairs Clean up and Sunset tree planting, April 2012
    19. 7-11
    20. New Business
  5. Parks:
    1. Echo Park Lake Restoration Project
    2. Elysian Park: Hi Speed Rail Alternative route may go under Elysian Park
    3. Elysian Reservoir
    4. New business
  6. Public Works:
    1. Route 2 Terminus Improvement Project
    2. Mural Projects-EPIA Committee?
    3. Dodgers issues
    4. Mission Hills Animal Shelter situation
    5. New Business
  7. Policies, Procedures, & Administrative
    1. Standing Rules, Membership Dues.
    2. Friends of Elysian
    3. Should we establish a quorum
    4. New Business
  8. NIC as Outreach Tool – Should we have meetings at other locations?
  9. Newsletter/Web Page
  10. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
  11. Future Agendas Items
  12. Next Meeting Standing
  13. Adjourn