Amelia Earhart Statue Restored

Amelia Earhart Statue Restored

July 20, 2024 community members and Los Angeles City leaders came together in North Hollywood for an unveiling and rededication of the statue of the legendary aviator, Amelia Earhart. One of North Hollywood’s most iconic residents, Amelia Earhart was the first woman...
Laurelgrove Park Ribbon Cutting

Laurelgrove Park Ribbon Cutting

We celebrated the completion of the Laurelgrove Park renovation with the ribbon cutting on Monday, July 1, 2024. Part improvements include: New play area Fitness equipment Updated parkway path Butterfly garden Shade structures Tables & seating GVGC Board Members...
City Trees Save Lives

City Trees Save Lives

Explore groundbreaking research by Edith de Guzman and the LA Urban Cooling Collaborative on reducing heat-related ER visits through increased tree cover and reflective surfaces in LA County. Dive into the WIRED article written by Matt Simon here:...
Green Bridge at the Great Wall

Green Bridge at the Great Wall

At our May 13, 2024 Meeting we heard an update about the bridge planned to span the wash at the Great Wall of Los Angeles. The new bridge will be craned in place in July. It is scheduled to be complete in September with a public opening in November pending approvals...
Joanne D’Antonio & Carla Fuentes Received Service Awards

Joanne D’Antonio & Carla Fuentes Received Service Awards

Board Members Joanne D’Antonio and Carla Fuentes were recognized for their outstanding leadership and service to the Greater Valley Glen Council at the March 28, 2024 Women’s Leadership Event at City Hall. The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment highlighted...
Community Plan Update

Community Plan Update

As part of the Southeast Valley Community Plans Update (SEVCPU), Los Angeles City Planning has released the Draft General Plan Land Use (GPLU) Designations for the following three Community Plans: North Hollywood – Valley Village, Valley Glen Sherman Oaks – Studio...
Apply Now for a Grant

Apply Now for a Grant

The GVGC Arts & Education Committee invites you to apply for a Neighborhood Purposes Grant for your organization. Find all the guidelines and forms on the City Clerk website. Email your completed grant request form to gvgcrbnshafer@gmail.com by April...
What is Your Vision for Our Urban Forest?

What is Your Vision for Our Urban Forest?

The County and City of Los Angeles are creating plans for the future of trees in our communities, with recommendations for how we take care of trees and grow our neighborhood forests. We need your voice! • How can we preserve and protect trees for future generations?...
2023 Year in Review

2023 Year in Review

https://www.greatervalleyglencouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023-Year-In-Review-1.mp4 The Greater Valley Glen Council invites you to join us as you turn over a new leaf in 2024! Make a resolution to meet your neighbors and get involved in your community. You...