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What's New

In order to continue the revitalization of the communities it serves, the CRA/LA is reviewing seven of the nine South Los Angeles redevelopment project areas. This review includes a complete analysis of the Redevelopment Plans in each project area for potential plan amendments to:

block2 Explore enlarging the existing project areas,
block2 Merge certain project areas to gain greater economic strength and additional flexibility in the deployment of staff and financial resources, and
block2 Capture additional growth opportunity areas.

Prior to amending the Plans, physical and economic conditions will be analyzed to identify any adverse conditions that may exist until the Summer of 2007.

1.Description and Schedule of Options Analysis
2.Definition of Blight Analysis



  • At A Glance

  • Adopted Date:
    Jan. 27, 1966
  • Project End Date:
    January 1, 2012 (HO)
    May 11, 2026 (HE - 4th amend)
    May 12, 2029 (5th amend) 
  • Amendment Dates:
    February 4, 1971
    November 9, 1978
    June 17, 1981
    May 11, 1983
    December 17, 1986
    May 9, 1989
    December 20, 1994
    December 7, 1999
    November 21, 2003 
    November 21, 2003
    October 11, 2005

    Site Office Information:
    4401 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 201
    Los Angeles, CA 90043
    Telephone: 323-290-2800
    Fax: 323-295-4790
 \\Commonspot\internet-site\images\bullet1 About the Project Area

Exposition/University Park is a 574-acre redevelopment project located just southwest of downtown Los Angeles. The original project, established in 1966, covered 165 acres surrounding the campus of the University of Southern California (USC). It was subsequently expanded in 1983 and again in 1989. The Hoover community is comprised of a culturally and economically diverse population. There are several major educational and cultural institutions located in the area that have a significant impact on the community. These include Exposition Park (California Science Center, California African-American Museum, LA County Natural History Museum and Exposition Park Intergenerational Community Center), USC, and the Shrine Auditorium. The Agency’s commitment to addressing the diverse and sometimes conflicting needs of this complex community has been the driving force for revitalization. The Redevelopment Plan sets forth an array of goals aimed at encouraging the retention and development of affordable housing, improvement of neglected community facilities and the promotion of economic development opportunities.