What is the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance? Introduced to Los Angeles in 2005, the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance regulates the construction of single-family infill housing in commercial and multi-family neighborhoods. The ordinance aims to create a new path for home ownership for first-time buyers.  As of 2016, the ordinance is currently being revised to address […]

About Beverly Fairfax Deeply rooted in Jewish American history, the Beverly Fairfax Historic District boasts a collection of largely intact Period Revival homes. Roughly bounded by Rosewood Avenue, Melrose Avenue, N. Gardner Street, Vista Street, Beverly Boulevard, and N. Fairfax Avenue, the neighborhood includes Spanish Colonial Revival, Late Chateauesque, Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, Monterey Revival, […]

This microsite is an early step in the Conservancy’s broad community dialogue on the preservation of LGBTQ heritage. Please check back for updates on our work. Share Your Stories of LGBTQ Los Angeles The stories you see here are just the beginning. We need to hear from you! Please contact us to share your stories about the […]

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The Japanese Hospital opened its doors to a diverse clientele in the wake of a landmark case before the U.S. Supreme Court.