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Welcome to the Office of Historic Resources web site for SurveyLA: The Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey. We hope that you will visit the web site often for updates on SurveyLA and help spread the word about this exciting project.

SurveyLA – the Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey – is Los Angeles' first-ever comprehensive program to identify significant historic resources throughout our city. The survey marks a coming-of-age for Los Angeles' historic preservation movement, and will serve as a centerpiece for the City’s first truly comprehensive preservation program.

You're Invited: SurveyLA Community Workshops

SurveyLA wants to hear from you! That's why we're heading out across the City of Los Angeles to hold community workshops in the areas SurveyLA will be focusing on in its third phase.

Be a Part of SurveyLA: Help Identify Important Historic Resources in Your Neighborhood!

The success of SurveyLA depends largely on community input. Do you know of any significant historic resources in your neighborhood that should be included in SurveyLA? We would like to invite you help us identify the “hidden gems” that make your community special.

Phase 2 Surveys Have Started and Phase 1 Results Are Coming Soon!

The OHR has started the second Phase of SurveyLA Field Surveys. Professional survey teams, lead by Architectural Resources Group, are in the following Community Plan areas located in the San Fernando Valley: Sherman Oaks-Studio City-Toluca Lake-Cahuenga Pass; North Hollywood-Valley Village; Encino-Tarzana; Canoga Park-Winnetka-Woodland Hills-West Hills.

SurveyLA Blog Follows Field Surveys

Follow the progress of SurveyLA at the blog written by SurveyLA Social Media Coordinator David J. Barboza: surveyla.wordpress.com

SurveyLA's Phasing Plan

The Office of Historic Resources has developed a phasing plan for the completion of SurveyLA field surveys throughout the city, which generally follows the same sequence being used for the Department of City Planning's preparation of New Community Plans.

SurveyLA Speakers Bureau Available

Members of the volunteer Speakers Bureau are available to attend your meetings and functions to provide information on SurveyLA.

"MyHistoricLA" Guide Available

Be a part of SurveyLA! Use "MyHistoricLA: Guide to Public Participation in SurveyLA," to help you gather and organize information on important historic resources in your community.

SurveyLA Receives a 2011-2012 CLG Grant from the State Office of Historic Preservation

The City of Los Angeles has received a $22,500 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant from the State of California to assist in implementing SurveyLA's Public Participation and Outreach Program.