Dear Community Members,
Last year, Los Angeles City Planning launched the
East San Fernando Valley Transit Neighborhood Plan (ESFV TNP) in anticipation of the new
Metro light rail train that is coming to Van Nuys Boulevard. The ESFV TNP is a multi-year work program that will apply new land use designations and zoning regulations about a half-mile around the train route, specifically within portions of the Pacoima, Arleta, and Panorama City communities. The purpose of proactively updating land use and zoning along the corridor is to ensure that new developments arising as a result of the light rail project will bring equitable housing opportunities for the community, support transit ridership and mobility access, and advance economic vitality in the region.
Where We’ve Been
The ESFV TNP program involves opportunities for public participation at every phase of the process. Initial community outreach and engagement for the ‘Listen’ phase of the work program began in Fall 2023. As part of this phase of engagement, the ESFV TNP team has been spreading awareness about the program, building relationships with local organizations, and sharing educational materials to afford community members the foundational knowledge needed to meaningfully participate in the planning process.
Last year, the ESFV TNP team conducted various engagement activities as part of the ‘Listen’ phase of the work program. Staff visited local Neighborhood Councils, tabled at community events,
guest taught a land use and zoning class at Pacoima Beautiful’s People’s Collaborative Academy, and
presented to students in CSUN’s Political Science Student Association. We appreciated every opportunity to engage with community members and look forward to future engagements with other community groups.
