- Expansion of Pocket Park
- Pedestrian Access Amenities
LANI Sustainable Organization
In accordance with LANI's program design, the Boyle Heights Recognized Community Organization (RCO) evolved into the LANI Ad Hoc Committee of the Boyle Heights Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization. LANI continues to provide some support services to Boyle Heights, but most of their activities are independent from LANI.
Additional Benefits
of LANI Program
- Documented decrease in crime incidences at the Pocket Park.
- Boyle Heights Chamber of Commerce expanded it's graffiti and litter removal program to include the Pocket Park.
- At LANI's request, the City re-paved Chicago Street directly in front of the park and several blocks north (estimated cost of $21,000).
- LANI was a catalyst for the aquisition of a parking lot adjacent to the Pocket Park, as well as for the construction of Mariachi Plaza.
- Boyle Heights leveraged its LANI grants with an additional $20,000 from Urban Resources Partnership (URP) for Pocket Park landscaping, and $15,000 from the Neighborhood Matching Fund.
- Private owner of building adjacent to Park contributed additional exterior lighting for increased safety in Park.
- Various community organizations have hosted their events at the Pocket Park since it's completion.
