Los Angeles History and Restoration

@La History - Directory for local history resources

Art Deco Society of Los Angeles - A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and awareness of art deco as a major influence on the 20th century.

Getty Grants - Information regarding The Getty Center's grant program to preserve historical buildings and sites throughout Los Angeles.

Historical Society of Southern California

LA Conservancy Starting by saving the LA Library, this local preservation organization works to preserve and revitalize LA's architectural heritage. Their website provides detailed information about LA history, architecture, events and specific resources on how to save historical buildings.

LA Public Library - Be sure to visit their regional history resources, including their photo collection.

Neighborhood Groups

Los Angeles Citywide Alliance of Neighborhood Councils

PICO Neighborhood Council

SORO Neighborhood Council

South Carthay Neighborhood Association

Wilshire Highlands Neighborhood Association

Wilshire Vista Neighborhood Association

Local Government

Business Improvement Districts (BIDS) - City of Los Angeles information regarding existing BIDS and information on starting new ones.

City of Los Angeles Home Page - The place to start if your looking for anything related to LA government, city services, departments etc.

CRA/LA - The Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles

Mid-City Corridors - Los Angeles development project comprised of five sections of the city, including parts of Pico Boulevard.

Jack Weiss' Office - Official website for Council District Five

Martin Ludlow 's Office - Official website for Council District Ten

LA Citywide Alliance of Neighborhood Councils - Dedicated to fostering communication between the diverse array of groups forming and operating Neighborhood Councils.

LA Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) - A catalyst for community-driven neighborhood revitalization.

Neighborhood Matching Fund - City of Los Angeles, Board of Public Works

Street Tree Division - Everything you need to know about LA Dept. of Public Works Bureau of Street Services and Street Tree Facts.

Targeted Neighborhood Initiative (TNI) - Community development organization focusing on public and private sector resources to revitalize designated communities throughout LA.