Posted by eve Please assist our community in protesting the destruction of the The subway station and tunnel, which was constructed in 1925, was The site, known historically as the Toluca Subway Yard, has been aninformal neighborhood park for the past 30 years since the subway There will be a hearing regarding the development THIS FRIDAY at City Hall. The developers are lobbying city council for easements to build We need to act quickly! The hearing is this Friday. Please read the Send emails protesting the development to: Attend the City Hall Hearing. It will be held at: Submit letters to:
on 8/7/2004, 11:42 pm
69.104.17.209
Dear Friends,
Historic LA Subway site at 1304 W. 2nd street.
purchased by Meta Housing Developers. They ntend to build 276
loft-style apartments on this land, which is at he northwest entrance
to downtown Los Angeles.
ceased operation. The surrounding area is a high density residential community with no open space within walking distance. Local residents
and community groups are urging the city council to preserve the subway yard as a sanctioned urban park that celebrates the history of
downtown Los Angeles.
their compound closer to the street and to change the zoning from mixed usage (store fronts AND apartments) to apartments only. We do not feel
that Meta Housing has the best interest of our community in mind. They have not asked for input from local residents, nor have they posted any
information about the upcoming hearing with City Hall.
following for information on how you can help:
info@belmontartpark.com
These will be forwarded to the City Council.
Los Angeles City Hall
200 North Spring Street
10th Floor Hearing Room
10AM Friday August 6th
The Los Angeles City Planning Department
Community Planning Bureau
Room 667
City Hall
200 N. Spring Street
Los Angeles CA 90012
Case # APCC 2003-9929 SPE SPP
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