Hollywood Central Park
The Hollywood Central Park is a proposed cap cover park over US Highway 101 in Los Angeles, California, US.[1]
History[]
The park idea was first proposed by Hollywood resident Edward V. Hunt. Advocacy group "Friends of the Hollywood Park" was formed in 2009, a non-profit group.[2]
Funding[]
The project was proposed by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in 2006. They proposed 38-acre park will "cap" the Hollywood Freeway. Total cost of the project has been projected as much as $1 billion. Funding for an [environmental impact study] has been received from various sources since 2008. $1.2 million was received from the and $1.53 Million from CRA/LA Excess Bond funds among other donations.
Parkscape[]
The park would stretch along the freeway from Bronson Avenue bridge south to Santa Monica Boulevard bridge.[3]
References[]
- ^ Sharp, Steven (2012-08-22). "Hollywood Central Park Seeks $1.5 Million to Complete EIR". Urbanize LA. Retrieved 2017-12-09.
- ^ "About Friends of The". Hollywood Central Park. Retrieved 2017-12-09.
- ^ "hollywood central park - Google Search". Google.com. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
External links[]
- Parks in Los Angeles
- Proposed parks in the United States
- U.S. Route 101