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Where and How to Take the LMU Reservoir Open Space Survey

03/11/2018  |  No comments

Residents and stakeholders have three opportunities to take the Silver Lake Reservoir Complex Open Space Study, which is being conducted by Loyola Marymount University Center for Urban Resilience (CURes), in partnership with the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council.

  1. LMU students are conducting the survey at reservoir and Silver Lake locations. (Look for LMU tee shirts);
  2. Take the survey in person from 12:15 to 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, at the Silver Lake Library; or
  3. Take the survey online through the end of November at this link https://mylmu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1NucudpawvpTuOF

Learn more about the study here https://academics.lmu.edu/cures/research/societyandtheenvironment/

PLEASE NOTE* on the benefits ranking screen, you are to drag the elements around in the order you want.

 

From the SLNC newsletter: “If our iconic reservoirs and their future are important to you, I encourage you to take a few minutes to express your opinion,” said SLNC Co-chair Anne-Marie Johnson. “The SLNC is working to ensure that all residents and stakeholders have an opportunity to take part in the study.”

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O’Farrell update – Silver Lake Reservoir Complex Bypass Project

08/04/2017  |  No comments

Silver Lake ReservoirSince last  fall, I have worked with my Council colleague David Ryu and the community to ensure the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power remained committed to restoring water in the Silver Lake Reservoir.

LADWP recently announced that above average snowpack runoff from the Eastern Sierra region will refill Silver Lake Reservoir ahead of schedule. Utilizing this source, water will begin flowing in mid-April and take approximately two months. This option replaces the originally planned -May refill of the reservoir using local water resources that would have taken approximately 12 months.

Every inch of rain has been a blessing to this City on so many levels, and in this case, it has provided us with an opportunity to restore the reservoir to historic levels. This was a common request at all of the public meetings on the reservoir project. I want to thank residents and stakeholders for the invaluable input over the last several months, but there is still more work to do.

We are about to embark on a much larger discussion on sustainable plans for the future of the reservoir complex. LADWP has agreed to pay for a master plan for the site, and the Bureau of Engineering is collaborating with department staff to come up with the initial scope to frame the community process, which will roll out by the end of summer. This process will consist of a number of interactive charrette meetings.

Thank you for attending these meetings, and for participating thus far in the public process. I look forward to collaborating with you on the future of the reservoir and its grounds in the months ahead.

Warm regards,


MITCH O’FARRELL

Dion Neutra, AIA, son of famed Silver Lake Architect Richard Neutra has expressed his wishes to see the reservoir filled to the brim, beyond the historic levels. This would provide houses at lake level as well as the houses higher up on the hills the beauty of a lake view.
Consider attending future meetings to voice your opinion as well!

 

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