Welcome to Western: Community Open-House Feedback

COMMUNITY OPEN-HOUSE On October 17, LA-Mรกs and our community partners organized a Community Open-House for #WelcometoWestern to present the project, and to receive feedback from the neighbors and local businesses owners. We hosted 40+ community members that shared their opinions and comments about the ways in which we can improve Western Avenue.

This is what they told us.

What public space amenity would you like to see on Western Avenue?

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Community Open-House On October 17th, LA-Más organized a Community Open House to present the #WelcometoWestern project to local residents. We hosted 40+ community members that shared stories about Western Avenue and the types of amenities they hoped to see along the corridor.

This map shows some of the most frequented places (according to Open-House attendees) and a few reflections about the community Melrose Avenue

Castle BBQ

Classic Barbershop

“At 5th and Western, we used to have an office. I’m a contractor and our association office was there, upstairs, and I came quite a bit then. Of course, the street was very different and there have been a number of changes over the years, but it’s still an interesting street. I think some of the best furniture in the world was on this street.”

Buddhist Temple

Doma Noodle

-Owen Smith KFC

“(I like) the different ways and and different places to shop and to eat- the spirit of it, (there’s) some liveliness ”

Beverly Blvd Pho 2000

-Corvin Russell

Biergarten LA

“I live in Koreatown. I was born and raised here so I know all the ins and outs. I grew up on Western because my parents had a business here. As a kid, I used to walk down (Western) everyday- it’s a part of my childhood. I would love to see a lot more businesses come in, more street friendly businesses, like food and hip stuff. It’s already happening and I’m happy to see the change.”

Council Street Bun Shop Thai Angel HK Market

Bobba Time

-John Kim

1st Street

Paris Café

Hi Pizza

Callahan Hardware

N Most frequented places

Postal Service

3rd Street

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Design Workshop #1 On November 8th, LA-Más organized the first Design Workshop for #WelcometoWestern. We developed and presented initial design ideas based on the feedback from our Community Open House. 60+ community members shared their opinions and voted on their priorities for Western Avenue improvements.

This is how they voted.

Community Priorities Overall Strategy

For Example...

1

Better pedestrian experience (44)*

2

Adding Landscape to Under-utilized Spaces (40)*

Crosswalks

“Crosswalks! They should be lit (w/LED’s) and should be designed in such a way that they should encourage pedestrians to cross and promote pedestrian reconnection/visibility.”

Mini Parklet

“More people and families will want to walk and explore the areas around them if there are friendly, welcoming, and engaging spaces on the streets - more people on the street is good!”

3

Bus Stop Programming (19)*

New & enhanced bus stops

“This is nice for people that are waiting for the bus so they don’t get wet if it rains. Many people are riding the bus.”

4

Small Business Supporting Amenities (16)*

“Benches and seating make the street feel more welcoming and makes for opportunities to meet and talk with neighbors.”

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Cafe-seating

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