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The citywide survey has long been one of the Conservancy’s top legislative priorities and is one of the most important citywide historic preservation initiatives in many years. Historic resource surveys are the cornerstone of any local government preservation program. Only by knowing what historic resources exist can a city begin to take steps to protect them, and GCI’s research has revealed that less than fifteen percent of Los Angeles has ever been inventoried. Made possible by m atching grant funding of up to $2.5 million from the Getty Foundation, the survey will take place in two phases over five years. The first phase, now under way, will provide a consistent framework for the survey by creating a citywide historic context statement and a field guide to survey evaluation. SurveyLA will methodically identify, catalog, and make publicly accessible information about potentially historic resources throughout the city. In addition to enabling proactive preservation measures for specific structures, the survey’s findings will inform development and urban planning decisions, helping to shape the city’s future growth in a way that respects our cultural heritage. SurveyLA Needs Your Input! OHR needs your help identifying significant places in your neighborhood as part of SurveyLA. Help ensure a comprehensive survey by providing input on the city's hidden gems, which include socially, culturally, and architecturally significant sites. SurveyLA is focusing on three areas for this first round of field surveys: Hollywood, West Adams/Baldwin Hills/Leimert, and Sunland/ Tujunga/Lake View Terrace/Shadow Hills/East La Tuna Canyon.
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