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City Council approves zoning motion for El Sereno along abandoned 710 extension
Summary
The Los Angeles City Council voted to adopt a motion to implement residential and commercial zoning along the long‑abandoned 710 North Freeway extension in El Sereno after months of community engagement, councilmembers said. The motion passed 12–0.
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved a motion to implement residential and commercial zoning along the long‑abandoned 710 North Freeway extension in the El Sereno neighborhood, moving a land‑use change that supporters say centers local voices.
Councilmember Jurado said the revised motion reflects “co‑governance” with residents and staff after multiple community meetings and planning department review. Jurado told colleagues the proposal seeks to protect homes and businesses near the former freeway right‑of‑way and to correct decades of inconsistent land use and disinvestment.
The motion’s sponsor emphasized…
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