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Motion seeks study of turning part of 8th Street in Koreatown into a parklet

City engineers would report on closing a short street segment near Western Avenue to create at least 15,000 square feet of green space.

City Council· posted Sep 29Motion

A segment of 8th Street near Western Avenue that serves no driveways could be closed to cars and turned into green space for walking and community use. Councilmember Heather Hutt asks the Bureau of Engineering, with Recreation and Parks, Street Services, and the City Attorney, to report back with recommendations.

What happens next

Bureau of Engineering to report with recommendations, including whether the right-of-way can be vacated.

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Koreatown
Koreatown

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