This is the fifth edition of a monthly column to provide answers to frequently asked questions about the North Hollywood activities of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA).

Additional information on our activities can be found on the CRA/LA web site at http://www.crala.org [CRA/LA Project Areas > North Hollywood]. The North Hollywood team updates the information on our pages regularly. There is also a quarterly report published in hard copy that may be downloaded from the web, obtained at our office or sent via US Mail.
 
The CRA/LA manages 32 redevelopment project areas in seven regions throughout the City of Los Angeles. The North Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area is located within the East Valley Region. The region also includes the Laurel Canyon and the Pacoima/Panorama City project areas. The East Valley Region offices are located in the Academy building at 5200 Lankershim Boulevard, Suite 750 (the corner of Lankershim and Magnolia boulevards). Our phone number is (818) 753-1918.
 
Can the City assist with graffiti removal?

Yes. The City of Los Angeles’ Office of Community Beautification (OCB) operates a graffiti removal program. Requests for graffiti removal are referred to community-based organizations contracted through OCB or to other agencies. Work is performed using paint, chemical solvents or sandblasting/ water blasting, depending on the type of surface. All services are free of charge to the residents of the City of Los Angeles.
 
To request service, call 3-1-1 or complete the online request form at http://www.laocb.org. This service is available citywide.