Los Angeles (April 4, 2007) – Los Angeles City Council voted today to approve the establishment of the North Hollywood (NoHo) Business Improvement District (BID).   

The NoHo BID consists of all property within a 40 block area that includes: Lankershim Boulevard north, from Magnolia Boulevard to Burbank Boulevard; Lankershim Boulevard central, from Magnolia Boulevard to Vineland Avenue; Lankershim Boulevard south, from Vineland Avenue to Riverside Drive and Magnolia Boulevard form Tujunga Avenue to Vineland Avenue.   

The North Hollywood Steering Committee, comprised of area property and business owners Bob Akhavan, Thomas Dujovne of J.H. Snyder, Jason Feld of Bank Heist restaurant, Allen Freeman of JSM Construction, Linda Fulton of Avery Schreiber Theatre, Dominique Gonek, Arden Realty Inc., Bernie Kaufman, El Portal Theatre, Guy Weddington McCreary, and Al Siegel, Al’s Discount Furniture, developed the North Hollywood Business Improvement District (BID) Plan. The Plan outlines programs that will strengthen and improve the business and residential district.  The Programs will provide new improvements and activities, including maintenance, security, image/communication and special programs, beyond those already provided by the City of Los Angeles.   

The Safety and Maintenance programs include a bike and walking Ambassador Program whose mission is to be the eyes and ears of the police department aiding property owners and tenants on overall crime prevention. In addition, the
BID will provide sidewalk and alley maintenance, graffiti removal, sidewalk pressure washing, weed abatement, paper sign and handbill removal.  Other programs include that of communication and development, and activities that will assist in leveraging funds to contribute to special projects throughout the district. 

The establishment of the NoHo BID will result in a stronger economy through enhancement of North Hollywood as a more attractive, convenient and pedestrian-friendly place to live and do business.  The District will be cleaner, more attractive and a safer place that will attract more businesses and residents to the area.  It joins the 33 other successful BIDs throughout the City of Los Angeles. 

By Urban Place Consulting