Special Technical Assistance Cycle: Decorative Crosswalk

Feb 05, 2019

submission #59

Initial Application Form

Applicant Contact Info

First Name	Mehmet
Last Name	Berker
Title	Mid City West Board Member applying on behalf of Melrose Business Improvement District (BID)
Organization	Melrose Business Improvement District (BID)
Email	[email protected]
Phone	+16514708605
Address	Mid City West Community Council, 543 N Fairfax #106, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Project Description

Describe the location and your goals for your Decorative Crosswalk.

Intersection of La Brea Ave and Melrose Ave. The goals of the project are: to create a "gateway" intersection for the Melrose Ave neighborhood and shopping district; to honor long-standing businesses in the neighborhood and also to pay homage to the designation of the intersection as "Pink's Square" by the City of Los Angeles last year; and to beautify the community and the intersection in particular.

Proposed Location

Nearest Valid Street Address	7101 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Cross Streets	La Brea Ave/Melrose Ave
Council District (if unsure check http://neighborhoodinfo.lacity.org/)	CD

Site Context

Check all that apply:

Existing continental crosswalk (zebra-striped), Crosswalk controlled by a traffic signal, NOT a yellow school crosswalk, Site is within 1/2 mile of Metro Rapid bus station area

Types of Land Use within a 2 block radius

Check all that apply:	Business, Retail, Restaurant, Cafe, Bar, Multifamily residential, Single family residential, Office/commercial, Other
If "Other", specify:	Yeshivas; The Lyric Theatre; supportive housing/rehab center; fitness studios; Melrose Elementary School; salons/spas

Acknowledgement of Community Outreach Requirements

I understand that after I submit my initial application but BEFORE I receive approval to move forward, I must begin my community outreach. This includes asking for a letter of acknowledgement from the local council office and a presentation to the neighborhood council.

Yes