What is an ICO? The Interim Control Ordinances (ICO) for neighborhood conservation created a two-year moratorium on development in certain single-family neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The ordinances limited demolition in soon-to-be Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZ) and established temporary regulations for new construction in more than a dozen other neighborhoods.  What does the ICO mean for […]

What is re:code? Re:code LA is the first comprehensive update to the City of Los Angeles’ zoning code since 1946. The new, web-based code will make it easier for users to navigate and understand land use regulations. One of the first components to be unveiled is a suite of new R1 single-family zones.  What do […]

The first women's center to be established in Los Angeles from 1970-72 and significant for its connection to LGBTQ+ communities.

Etan Rosenbloom is a blogger on L.A. history, a lifelong Angeleno, and a proud L.A. Conservancy member!

The Craftsman-style house at 1271 West 35th Street illustrates a part of Paul Revere Williams' life and story that is rarely told or fully understood.

This 1940 courtyard apartment has been a site of community and connection for over 80 years.