For more than a decade, beginning in 2000 with plans for demolition, residents of Chase Knolls successfully advocated for the rehabilitation of this important garden apartment.
In November 2020, the Chicano Moratorium March (December 20, 1969) and National Chicano Moratorium March (August 29, 1970) were added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Once threatened with a plan that would have encased Hollywood's famous geodesic dome, instead a plan emerged in 1998 to showcase the dome and build new construction to the rear.
This rare and flamboyant 1956 Googie bowling alley was vacant and previously endangered. A partial preservation approach has now been completed, while the remaining portion of the historic building is awaiting a final reuse.
As of late March 2020, the Edinburgh Bungalow Court has transferred into safe hands! New owners intend to fully rehabilitate and preserve the bungalow court, returning it to use as rental housing.
After the Ennis House was partially restored by the nonprofit Ennis House Foundation, it was purchased by business executive Ron Burkle in 2011 who fully restored the iconic residence.
UCLA agreed to a settlement for the Ethel Guiberson / Hannah Carter Japanese Garden, which was donated to the university in 1964 to be cared for and maintained in perpetuity. On April 25, 2017 the City Council voted in support of local landmark designation for the garden.
Fifth Church of Christ, Scientist (2011). Photo by Larry Underhill.