CONGRATULATIONS! As a result of our collective efforts, we have won a major victory. The City of West Hollywood announced at Thursday's Planning Commission meeting that an Environmental Impact Report will be required before the Walgreens mixed-use development can proceed.
This is EXACTLY what we have been fighting for and it's exactly the way it should be. There are MAJOR concerns and problems with the project, from traffic to toxic chemicals under and around the site. An EIR is a much more in-depth study of the project and how it will affect the neighborhood and the community.
As citizens we should have a say as to what happens in our neighborhood and our community. On this matter we stood up...together - we wrote letters ... attended neighborhood meetings ... donated garage sale items ... attended Planning Commission meetings ... attended a protest rally.
And tonight, our community is better off because of our efforts. Thank you. More details and next steps to come.
P.S. You'll soon be seeing flyers about a neighborhood gathering in the 1000 block of Havenhurst Drive for National Night Out on August 5th from 6 - 8 pm. We are closing down the street from Santa Monica to the Alley. The new Marco's Caffe will have a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 6:30 with Abbe Land doing the honors. We will also be visited by Sheriff, Fire Department and other members of West Hollywood City Council. There will be free food and drink...we hope to see you there!
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