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NCs In The News August 21, 2008 |
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Media
Edited by Greg Nelson
Neighborhood councils are constantly in the news. It demonstrates the important role that they play in improving the quality of life throughout the city and affecting decision-making at City Hall. CityWatch is happy to provide you with a summary of those stories each week, along with a link to the full story. Readers are invited to send articles and editorials from their local newspapers to
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"Streets are on Woodland Hill's neighborhood agenda"
August 17, 2008, Daily News
Another in a series of blockbuster community meetings by the Woodland Hills-Warner Center NC was called the "Great Streets Community Forum" and featured the Ventura City Manager, the Tree People, and a public works commissioner.
"This L.A. enclave near the Arroyo Seco is close-knit"
August 16, 2008, Los Angeles Times
This feature about Hermon, notes that a fight over neighborhood development led to the community's involvement in forming the Arroyo Seco NC.
"Playa del Rey Neighbors hear Planning Commission head about getting involved early in local issues"
August 14, 2008, Argonaut
Jane Usher, president of the Planning Commission, told residents that if they wait until a public hearing to speak against a project when they get their two minutes, it's usually too late. She said it's important for NCs to be able to report on what their stakeholders think.
"Transit Development Meets Old Guard"
August 14, 2008, Eastern Group Publications
Members of the Greater Highland Park NC are quoted regarding the proposed Highland Park Transit Village along the Gold Line.
"L.A. plans 113,000 more homes by 2014"
August 14, 2008, Daily News
Member of the Studio City NC on the city's controversial Housing Element plan.
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CityWatch
Vol 6 Issue 68
Pub: August 22, 2008
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