Just Released and Available for for Public Use
In our second installment since establishment of this service, the Mulholland Institute is happy to announce the availability of the 2013 American Community Survey, United States Census data for the San Fernando Valley Census County Division—accessed through the nickname ValleyData.org.
Background
More than a decade ago, an effort was launched through our institute to create a San Fernando Valley Statistical District. The need was great, with our thousands of non-profits, government offices, businesses and community organizations seeking more reliable data on this "place" called the San Fernando Valley. These data have important applications in planning, land use, transportation, grant seeking, marketing, and the overall physical, social and economic future of the Valley region.
In the process, we also obtained approval from the City and County of Los Angeles, and the State of California to have breakouts of Valley data at those levels as well. We will be mining the results and adding them to the data trove as time and resources permit.
The San Fernando Valley has been added to the many major geographies throughout the United States for annual updates through the American Community Survey program.
Link to City of Los Angeles Historical Annexation Map 1781 through 1916
Los Angeles "Great Streets" Reseda Boulevard
Northridge Community — Leading the Way
The Community's Vision for the Future is Taking Shape
Councilmember Mitchell Englander (CD-12) has announced that Reseda Boulevard willl be the first of Mayor Eric Garcetti's "Great Streets" initiatives to launch. A community open house is planned to allow stakeholders to learn about upgrades coming to Reseda Boulevard in Northridge.
Northridge's main thoroughfare, Reseda Boulevard, is scheduled to be resurfaced at the end of March. Englander points out that this is the culmination of a three year public outreach process resulting in the creation of the Northridge Vision Plan. The plan was developed by the City of Los Angeles, CD-12, Cal State Northridge, the three Northridge Neighborhood Councils, and hundreds of stakeholders--facilitated by the Valley's Mulholland Institute.
Link to Northridge Vision Report
Open House will be held on Monday, March 23 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Northridge Library 9051 Darby Ave. Northridge. For more information you may contact Brian Oh at brian.oh@lacity.org or 818-882-1212.
MOBILITY MATRICES - Update on the
San Fernando Valley COG Mobility Matrix
As last reported, COG-driven "Mobility Matrix" processes are underway, and will allow for consistency in developing and evaluating projects, particularly if there is a follow-on funding ballot proposition to 2008's Measure R. The COG subregions will have an important role in funding and local implementation of Sustainable Communities Strategies in real-world situations.
The matrices will evaluate corridors (e.g., highway, arterial, rail, bicycle) that will in turn establish a framework for potential transportation improvements.
A potential half-cent sales tax ballot initiative is likely to appear on an upcoming ballot and these matrices are slated to provide countywide input to this process.
Links to the Report DraftsSFV Region Mobility Matrix Report
Executive Summary
Appendix A - Meeting Matrix
Appendix B - Baseline Conditions Report
Appendix C - Methodologies
Appendix D - Project Detail Matrix
(Updated on 3/13/15)
Useful Information on Sustainable Communities
AB32 and SB375
The Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (Sustainable Communities Act, SB 375, Chapter 728, Statutes of 2008) supports the State's climate action goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through coordinated transportation and land use planning with the goal of more sustainable communities.
Link to AB32/SB375 Information: http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/sb375/sb375.htm
Source: Metro/Mulholland Institute
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