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Streetscape Plaza Concept. Rendering courtesy of Gensler and Heart of Hollywood.

The Walk of Fame itself is an icon with its many gems stretching from the TCL Chinese Theatre on its west end to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre on its east end. But in between, there are also many treasures of a smaller scale from the Pig ‘N Whistle and Musso & Frank Grill, to the west, to the LACE and WuHo galleries further east. These places come together to form an integrated fabric that defines Hollywood Boulevard.

Hollywood is also a diverse and dynamic neighborhood. With new housing and additional residents, there is a growing demand for neighborhood retail and open space that serves families and people of all ages and abilities, in addition to the traditional tourist-serving businesses.

The Concept Plan recognizes Hollywood Boulevard and the Walk of Fame as an icon, and as a neighborhood Main Street. It is an organizational and visual framework to adapt to changing neighborhood demographics, without sacrificing those communities that are already present or the historic character that makes this global icon unique. To create a street for everyone, the Hollywood Walk of Fame Concept Plan focuses on pedestrians, and the experience of everyone who uses the sidewalk.

The backbone of the pedestrian experience today is the Walk of Fame, which extends along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street as a linear spine. Enhancing that experience, a new expanded sidewalk allows for new types of experiences and engagement including places to eat, play, watch, perform and rest. Flexible event plazas, located along the Boulevard adjacent to major landmarks and entertainment venues provide space for larger-scale events and activities.

Walking down the future Hollywood Boulevard, visitors and residents find spaces which are both compelling and beautiful, and which present the opportunity for active and passive engagement.