The NUSA Challenge For L.A.
Each year, neighborhood organizations representing communities throughout the United States plus several foreign countries gather at Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) to share information and experiences toward...
View ArticleFunding Workshop Webinars
The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment will be conducting two Funding Workshop Webinars for Neighborhood Council Boardmembers, accessible to the public through their home computers as an...
View ArticleCicLAvia – Iconic Wilshire Boulevard
Neighborhood Councils have two great opportunities to participate in CicLAvia, as sponsors that embrace the open streets movement and advocate for new routes that visit neighborhoods throughout the...
View ArticleHelp is on the way – C4C
A Partnership to Strengthen the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council System through Volunteer and Peer Mentoring Efforts Purpose: The purpose of the Councils for Councils (C4C) Peer Mentoring/Training...
View ArticleLA gets another Park!
Downtown LA’s latest park bears witness to the power of civic engagement, prompting Mayor Villaraigosa to say “How ‘bout that!” as the President of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council...
View ArticleGM Update 6.21.13
Thanks to the hard work of staff, the Controller’s Office and the CAO, it looks like we are on track to hitting all of the payment deadlines for the Neighborhood Council funds. I also have to thank the...
View ArticleCommission Passes Motion
Commission passes motion recommending to City Council that “factual basis” be replaced with “community interest” stakeholder. At its last meeting, the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners passed a...
View ArticleNews From Field Operations 6.28.13
Greetings Neighborhood Council Leaders! I would like to remind you about our last Board Development Series training, which is scheduled to take place in the Harbor Area tomorrow, Saturday June 29, 2013...
View ArticleNeighborhood Council Leaders Launch ARC
Neighborhood Council leaders from and around the East Planning Area gathered on Wednesday to plan and launch a neighborhood alliance to help amplify the voice of residents and stakeholders in the east...
View ArticleFunding Hot Links
This past week, more than 200 Neighborhood Council Boardmembers participated in funding workshops that introduce the impending changes in funding processes and requirements. There were workshops at...
View Articlere:code LA Listening Sessions
Partner with City Planning in creating livable communities, encouraging sustainable development, and fostering economic vitality. re:code LA is a new, five-year initiative that will provide the first...
View ArticleCicLAvia opens streets and connects people!
After completing the Downtown to Venice Beach CicLAvia months back, I was looking forward to the Iconic Wilshire Boulevard ride last Sunday. Starting in Downtown at One Wilshire and ending in Miracle...
View ArticleCommission Asks for Your Feedback
NC Plan Review Committees issue recommendations Last Saturday, the NC Plan Review Committees issued multiple recommendations to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners regarding important policies...
View ArticleHousing Department update on CDD and EDD
To all our housing and neighborhood development partners: The Mayor and City Council approved the dissolution of the Community Development Department (CDD) effective July 1, 2013 in line with efforts...
View ArticleProTips: The Etiquette of the Blind Copy
When you find yourself inclined to email a group of people larger than the number that comfortably fit on your sofa, stop for a moment and ask yourself a few questions about the recipients of your...
View ArticleFunding Update 6.28.13
IMPORTANT DATES / DEADLINES · July 8, 2013 – Launch of New Neighborhood Council Funding Program · July 12, 2013 – Approved Budgets and Strategic Plans for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 due. Current Funding...
View ArticleGM Update 6.28.13
It has been a marathon of 12-14 hour days this week to try and get everything completed by the end of the fiscal year. Again, I want to appreciate our staff for stepping up to make sure all the funding...
View ArticleGround Breaking for the NEW skate park at Peck Park
A community event not be missed. After years of working hard to build a skate park at Peck Park, will now become reality on Feb 23 at 10am. Bring the the family and friends. There will be a cool...
View Article2013 Chinese New Year Festival in Chinatown
新年快樂! 恭禧發財! Wishing you and your family prosperity, wealth and happiness! If you haven’t already heard, the Chinese New Year Festival is happening this weekend in LA Chinatown, February 16th &...
View ArticleA Vision for the Plan
The abundance of eclectic neighborhoods in Los Angeles is the lifeblood of our city. Yet, living in a metropolis this large can make it difficult to feel connected to City Hall. Neighborhood Councils...
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