Description:
Flat Top is a highly prominent 38-acre hill top situated just northeast from the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens. It is surrounded by the communities of Lincoln Heights, Happy Valley, and Montecito Heights. It formerly was owned by Aimee Semple McPherson's Church of the Foursquare Gospel, and in the 1930's their radio broadcasting tower was built at the summit. Various development scenarios sought to capitalize on the extraordinary views from the property. In 2014 North East Trees was successful in obtaining a Los Angeles Open Space District Proposition A grant from the First Supervisorial District to acquire the site for conservation, restoration, and recreational trails. They own and continue to maintain the property. North East Trees' grant proposal is to enhance the existing native habitat by tree-planting, control of invasive species (such as the agressive Tree of Heaven), and to establish rain gardens and bioswales to capture runoff. Local youth will be hired for project work.
Reference Number:
3810P011912
Implemented By:
North East Trees
Objective:
Flat Top is a highly prominent 38-acre hill top situated just northeast from the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens. It is surrounded by the communities of Lincoln Heights, Happy Valley, and Montecito Heights. It formerly was owned by Aimee Semple McPherson's Church of the Foursquare Gospel, and in the 1930's their radio broadcasting tower was built at the summit. Various development scenarios sought to capitalize on the extraordinary views from the property. In 2014 North East Trees was successful in obtaining a Los Angeles Open Space District Proposition A grant from the First Supervisorial District to acquire the site for conservation, restoration, and recreational trails. They own and continue to maintain the property. North East Trees' grant proposal is to enhance the existing native habitat by tree-planting, control of invasive species (such as the agressive Tree of Heaven), and to establish rain gardens and bioswales to capture runoff. Local youth will be hired for project work.
Type:
Restoration
Total Cost:
$667,250.00
Project Status:
Preliminary/Planning
On Time?:
Yes
Within Scope?:
Yes
Within Budget?:
Yes
Estimated Completion:
6/30/2021
Actual Completion:
Associated Counties:
Los Angeles
Project Benefits a Disadvantaged Community (or SDAC):
Yes
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