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Years of Neighborhood Progress

1. Virginia Ave Park - We motivated the City and others to add four land additions to Virginia Ave Park. Interim improvements to the Pico Blvd frontage has made the land accessible to the public. These purchases represent the largest SM park expansion in 15 years. Ground breaking for the improvements is planned for Fall 2002.

2. Pico/Cloverfield Farmers Market - Our persistence helped establish the Pico/Cloverfield Farmers Market. The fourth largest grossing CFA in Southern California. It has our continued support.

3. Food Markets - The fulfillment of a major long time community goal of a full service supermarket located in the neighborhood came when the Ralph's Mkt on Olympic & Cloverfield opened. Our active participation supported the process from zoning changes to law suits. Trader Joe's on Pico Blvd came soon after and has been a great addition to our neighborhood serving businesses.

4. Park Staffing - Our community requested staffing and programming at Virginia Ave Park. Staffing is now full time and programs cover a wide range of ages and needs, youth and seniors in particular.

5. Police Athletic League - We supported the establishment of the PAL building, now located on Olympic & 14th St.

6. Pico Streetscape - The $7 million Pico Streetscape plan is a mile stone for the street. This was a cooperative effort of the City , the Chamber of Commerce, the Pico Blvd sub-committee of the Chamber of Commerce , Friends of Sunset Park, SPAN, Virginia Park Advisory Board and PNA.

7. Police Presence - After our neighborhood surveys emphasized safety concerns and numerous community meetings were held, the requested neighborhood police presence has been increased in the form of Beat 8, bike patrols, and an office at Virginia Ave Park. Crime Statistics are dramatically down.

8. Responsible Retailers - We lead successful opposition to permitting carry out liquor sales at the 99 cent Store and 76 Service Station.

9. Affordable Housing - We have an active commitment to affordable housing that emphasizes citywide distribution of mixed income projects for elderly, singles, families and the disabled in both ownership and rental properties.

10. Mt. View - We continue to actively support of the conversion of the Mt. View Mobile Home Park to ownership.

11. Traffic & Street Improvements - Responding to neighborhood concerns, traffic control measures and permit parking were requested and implemented in various parts of the neighborhood. Street lights were upgraded and some alley lights were installed.

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The PNA Announces it's 2nd Annual Scholarship Essay contest. Through hard work, community support, and accessibility to resources we believe that all children can accomplish goals and continue on to higher education.

The PNA will reward one graduating high school senior $500 for the furtherance of their studies. more


Pico Neighborhood Association is working to improve your mobility within Santa Monica. The City of Santa Monica’s “Know Before You Go” program provides weekly updates of City and permitted utility projects within the City’s streets, sidewalks, parks, and other public space that are expected to impact the public for more than one day.

Pico Neighborhood Arts
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Pico Neighborhood mural at Stewart St underpass of Santa Monica Freeway
The Pico Neighborhood mural (by artist Ann Elizabeth Thiermann) at the Stewart Street underpass of the Santa Monica Freeway is listed on Murals of LA web site. The mural shows the neighborhood's struggle to remain unified on both sides of the freeway. More
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1705 Pico Blvd., Box 125, Santa Monica, CA 90405-1648