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Plotting the Stars Gensler releases the Walk of Fame Masterplan

The Hollywood Walk of Fame Concept Plan is the first step in reimagining Hollywood Boulevard and the Walk of Fame for the twenty-first century. Since February 9, 1960, when the first star awarded in a public ceremony was officially dedicated honoring actress Joanne Woodward, the Walk of Fame has grown to more than two thousand stars, celebrating honorees in five categories: Motion Pictures, Television, Recording, Radio, and Live Performance. Over time, the Walk of Fame has fallen into disrepair and many visitors leave disappointed with their experience. 2020 will mark the 60th anniversary of that first star ceremony and in recognition of this historic occasion, the City of Los Angeles has undertaken an ambitious program to re-imagine and revitalize the Walk of Fame. The purpose of the Hollywood Walk of Fame Concept Plan is to develop a new vision for the Walk of Fame, that celebrates its past, looks towards the future, and restores its original vision of a place that “maintains the glory of a community whose name means glamour and excitement in the four corners of the world.” It establishes an aspirational vision for the Walk of Fame, and a clear, implementable framework, laying the foundation for future improvement work. The project area includes the entire extent of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, comprising Hollywood Boulevard from Gower Street to La Brea Avenue and Vine Street from Yucca Street to Sunset Boulevard. The Concept Plan is a project of the City of Los Angeles, led by the Bureau of Engineering in partnership with Council District 13 and Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell’s HEART of Hollywood initiative. Design work is being led by Gensler, with support from Sam Schwartz Transportation Consultants, DCA Civil Engineering Group, Historic Resources Group, Studio-MLA, and Leland Saylor Associates. The purpose of the Hollywood Walk of Fame Concept Plan is to develop a new vision for the Walk of Fame that celebrates its past and looks to the future