South L.A. wants a Green Park; City Plans a Concrete yard with Institional Security Fencing

At the corner of Figueroa and Slauson in South Los Angeles., sits a former toxic brownfield that was polluted by the City and left fenced and barren since 1959. The City plans to build a park here but the design they have chosen is in direct opposition to what the community desires.  Instead of a green and sustainable park the city has chosen a design that over emphasizes hardscapes, and security fencing; the exact opposite of the feedback they received.

Since September of 2023, when we became aware of the city's plans our neighborhood council has been reaching out to our elected representives and the Department of Recreaton and Parks to advocate for a pause in development of this park until a design can be created with the support and input of the community. Connecting with the our city has been frustraing.  Rather than having a conversation with the community they have chosen to ignore us..

This YouTube video explains the history of the parcel at Figueroa and Slauson, makes the case for a green sustainable park, and describes our efforts so far. Don't forget to thumbs up.

If you want to see a green park in our community please sign the petition  

Thank you.

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CicLAvia SouthLA - Sunday, June 18, 2023

On Sunday, June 18, 2023, CicLAvia South LA transformed Vermont Ave. from a public street into a car-free public park for one day where friends and neighbors could walk, run, dance, stroll, bike, skate down the street from Exposition Blvd to Century Blvd. This event featured the 3rd annual Juneteenth Celebration and Resource Fair brought to you by Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell.

Voices NC had a booth at the Slauson/Vermont Hub and welcomed neighbors and friends offering hand sanitizers, bike lights, resource information, snacks and drinks.

Let's hope we can have more events in our neighborhood that bring together the community in a fun and positive way!


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Voices NC Start of Summer Block Party

Voices NC kicks off the summer season with a Block Party being held at Vermont Square Park on Saturday, 5/20/23 from 1-4pm - free admission, bounce houses, dance party, pupusas & pizza and more!  Hope you can join us - bring the whole family!Read More »

Candidate Forum for Voices Neighborhood Council - Saturday, April 8 at 10AM, Vermont Square Branch Library

Come and meet the candidates running for Voices Neighborhood Council at this Special Board Meeting / CANDIDATE FORUM.

Saturday, April 8, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00PM
Vermont Square Branch Library
1201 W. 48th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90037

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Coffee & Conversation with Assemblymember Reggie Jones Sawyer - 10am

Join Voices NC and 57th District Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer for coffee & conversation in-person on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 10am - 11:30am at Vermont Square Branch Library (1201 W. 48th St. LA, CA 90037).  We will meet in the meeting room on the lower level.  Refreshments will be provided.  Please RSVP by calling 213-744-2111 or email [email protected].

For more information: https://a57.asmdc.org/

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Los Angeles Housing Department Lead Hazard Remediation Program

Free Grant program to correct lead-based paint hazards. To find out more please see attached flyer and contact [email protected] or call 213-808-8935.

ELIGIBILITY:Single family homes and apartment buildings built before 1978. Prioritizing properties that have a pregnant woman living in the property or a child from newborn to age 5 living in the property or frequently visiting. Properties MUST have qualified low income renters/owners (if owner occupied). Property MUST NOT be sold for three (3) years after the remediation

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Want to Join Voices Neighborhood Council's Board? Deadline Monday, 1/30 at 11:59pm

Help spread the word and get involved in your community!!!Read More »

Electrical Box Program - Help to Identify Artist Who Submitted Application

Unfortunately the Google doc that was created to receive submissions for the Electrical Box Program in November 2022 was last therefore we lost some contact infromation on some of the artist who submitted renderings.  If either of the below renderings were submitted by you could you kindly email [email protected] ASAP so we can be in touch with next steps as your artwork was selected to be featured.  Thank you in advance.Read More »

Join us for a Community Clean Up Day at Julian Dixon Park

Join us for a Community Clean Up Day at Julian Dixon Park on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 9:00am - 12noon.

We plan to meet at Julian Dixon Park, (4800 S Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90037) around 9:00am and clean the streets along Hoover St. from Vernon Ave. down to 54th St. (and the surrounding neighborhood streets). 
Rain or shine!
 

Our proposed schedule below: 

9:00am - 9:30am - Meet and greet with some light refreshments (coffee/donuts/water) provided by 7Eleven.
9:30am - 11:30am - Clean the streets
11:30am-12:00pm - Meet back at the Julian Dixon Park for lunch (we plan to have food catered for 75 participants)
12:00pm - Say goodbye :) 

Hope you can help us clean up our streets!

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Want to Run for Voices Neighborhood Council Board Seat? - Candidate registration open NOW!

Want to Run for a Voices Neighborhood Council Board Seat? Attend an upcoming info. session on Zoom - hosted by EmpowerLA / Department of Neighborhood Empowerment.
Learn how to apply + free/low-cost tips for a successful campaign in this workshop.

Saturday, January 21 @ 10:00am via Zoom

* RSVP to get Zoom details to join online or by phone. Go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/candidate-info-session-run-for-office-on-your-la-neighborhood-council-tickets-483349861447?aff=ebdsoporgprofile


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