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West Hollywood

California

The Creative City

🚨 Active Now: Fountain Avenue Complete Redesign Project - Public comment period closing soon! Plus: City Council just passed new rules - Planning Commission will NO LONGER hold citizen feedback on certain apartment complexes. City Staff now decides, then straight to Council. Stay informed or lose your voice!

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AUG 19

Fountain Ave Redesign

Tuesday Community Meeting

6:00 PM

Open House & Refreshments

6:30 PM

Presentation & Q&A

Plummer Park Community Center

Rooms 5 & 6 • 7377 Santa Monica Blvd

⚠️ MAJOR PROJECT

Complete street transformation affecting traffic patterns

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