The Los Angeles Conservancy is thrilled to announce a new grant program available to longtime small businesses within Los Angeles County. The Conservancy’s Legacy Business Grant will award ten $5,000 grants to eligible small businesses that have operated and contributed to their community’s history and/or identity for at least 20 years. This grant program was made possible thanks to funding from Wells Fargo.
Grant Eligibility
Businesses must be operating and located within the boundaries of the County of Los Angeles
The business has operated and contributed to its community’s history and/or identity for 20 or more years
Business is not franchised or affiliated with a national, corporate chain
For-profit business
Less than 25 full-time employees
When is the deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 11:59 p.m.
The Broxton Plaza at Westwood Village will provide a permanent open space for people to gather for live entertainment, activations, and community events. The Broxton Plaza hopes to draw visitors while strengthening the link between residents and Westwood Village.
For businesses in Westwood Village, the Broxton Plaza is an opportunity to connect with the community in a new and exciting way. The Plaza would go on Broxton Ave, between Weyburn Ave and Kinross, south of the Broxton Public Parking Lot. The Plaza is scheduled to open this Spring, 2023.
What is the Broxton Plaza?
The WVIA, LADOT, and community partners are working to create a pedestrian plaza through the People St Program. The Plaza will create accessible public space by closing a portion of Broxton Avenue to vehicular traffic. The goal is to support and enliven local businesses by creating a walkable, pedestrian destination and producing a high-quality streetscape experience.
Is the Plaza good for business?
Yes! Plazas attract and encourage people to hang out, eat, shop, and mingle with friends.
Will emergency vehicles have access through the Plaza?
Yes. A 20’ clearance is required.
Can deliveries be made to the businesses within and surrounding the Plaza?
Yes, but vehicles cannot drive on the Plaza without prior approval from the WVIA. Deliveries can be walked through the Plaza or made through the alley. The WVIA is working with the LADOT to create a temporary delivery parking zone and a takeout zone near the plaza.
When would the Plaza be installed?
The City of LA, LAFD, and LADOT are finalizing all of the details for the Plaza, and we hope it is installed this Spring. More information will be shared once an official timeline has been set.
Let Us Help Promote Your Business
The WVIA wants to help promote your business! Does your business have special sales or offers for Spring? We'd love to feature your business on our social media channels via a special promotion code, offer, or other discounts (ex: get 10% off when you mention WVIA). Using a tracking promo code allows your business to track and measure performance and redemptions based on actual sales.
Join the West LA Lead Officer Allen and the Westwood Ambassadors at Starbucks Coffee on Weyburn for conversation and complimentary coffee as we work to build a stronger Westwood Village community.
Starbucks will provide coffee, and Primo's Donuts will provide pastries.
Helpful Contact info
West L.A. Community Police Station
1663 Butler Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Office: 310-444-0701
Senior Lead Officer Allen: 310-444-0741
Email: 39318@lapd.online
If a crime is being committed or has taken place, please call 911. For non-emergency Police dispatch, please call 877-ASK-LAPD.
For assistance with non-emergency issues, the Westwood Village Ambassadors are here to help!
Los Angeles Municipal Code, Sec. 41.24 Trespass on Private Property: The City requires a letter be submitted and proper signage be displayed for Los Angeles Police Officers to enforce the code and remove any unwanted individual(s) who are trespassing on private property (like persons loitering, sleeping or lying on or around your business) with a “No Trespassing” authorization form.
If your business would like to file a “No Trespassing” authorization form for your property, please complete the following steps:
Request the Private Property signage for your business
Once the authorization form has been filed with West LAPD, display the form as well as the Private Property signage which can be provided by the WVIA, by emailing info@thewestwoodvillage.com.
