Right now, we are waiting for the Cultural Heritage Commission's findings, which will be presented to LA City Council and the public in the coming weeks. I will update the petition once we know the date they will be announcing their findings.
Additionally, I am reaching out to and looking for individuals and organizations that would like to see this property undeveloped and maintained as a green space. I am working closely with Bob Blumenfield's office to direct all serious inquiries to the appropriate people as there is a possibility multiple entities (individuals and organizations) can come together to purchase the property outright and co-own it moving forward. Of course, such entities would be able to receive tax credits, etc. If you or someone you know is interested in being a co-owner of the property please fill out this form.
One last thing...
If you haven't done so already, please add a public comment by clicking the red "New" icon on the top of the page. The more individuals who write in support of seeing The City of Los Angeles take proactive steps to preserve this property the higher chance they will do something about it!
Thank you for supporting this cause to preserve a historically green space in Los Angeles. It's my hope we will find a solution to not only save the 2,000 orange trees but to also transition this property away from traditional agriculture practices towards regenerative agriculture practices that will boost biodiversity, increase water holding capacity, and ultimately drawdown significant amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
With Gratitude,
Lizzy