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North Atwater Equestrian Bridge

The Bureau of Engineering is leading the design and construction of the many parks and bridges along the LA River. The North Atwater Bridge connects the Atwater Village equestrian community with Griffith Park trails, creating a safe passage for horses, bikes and pedestrians.
Alpine Recreation Center Project

The Bureau of Engineering completed the long-awaited Alpine Recreation Center in Chinatown this year, a three-level park filled with art, cultural amenities and recreational opportunities for young and old.
South Park Historic Renovation Project

The Bureau of Engineering's historic renovation of the 19-acre South Park in South Los Angeles, brought one of the oldest parks in Los Angeles back to life. The renovation include the historic Palm Walkway, new paving, picnic tables and benches, new walkways, turf play area, outdoor fitness equipment facilities, smart irrigation system, and more. The project received the Grand Prize from the LA Business Council.
Grand Opening of Red Car Pedestrian Bridge

Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell leads the community across the newly-opened pedestrian bridge connecting Atwater Village and Silver Lake. The Red Car Pedestrian Bridge is one of three new bridges crossing the LA River, connecting communities and making our communities safer and healthier.
Chandler Tiny Home Village

The Chandler Tiny Home Village, designed and constructed by the Bureau of Engineering, provides temporary housing for 80 formerly homeless individuals. The Tiny Home Village in North Hollywood was designed and constructed by the Bureau of Engineering.
In August 2022, Ted Allen (on right, joined by former City Engineer Gary Lee Moore and Julie Allen, Assistant General Manager for Los Angeles Sanitation) was named Los Angeles's new City Engineer and the General Manager of the Bureau of Engineering. Ted has been with the Bureau for 29 years, most recently overseeing Development Services as Deputy City Engineer. Congratulations Ted!
Sixth Street Viaduct

The City of Los Angeles celebrated the Grand Opening of the $588 million Sixth Street Viaduct on July 9th and 10th with fireworks, music, local vendors and much more. The largest bridge project in the history of Los Angeles is complete and the viaduct is now open!
Taylor Yard Pedestrian Bridge

Opened in March 2022, the Taylor Yard Pedestrian Bridge is one of three new pedestrian bridges over the LA River constructed by the Bureau of Engineering. The new bridge connects Elysian Valley on the west side of the LA River, to Cypress Park on the eastside, home to the future Taylor Yard G2 River Park.
City Completes Renovation of Hollyhock House Residence A

The Bureau of Engineering and our partners are proud to complete the restoration of Residence A: Phase 1. The project completion, 100 years after Frank Lloyd Wright finished construction of Aline Barnsdall's Residence A guest house, is a major milestone in the City's ongoing effort to return Hollyhock House and other structures to their original state.
Van Ness Pool Project

The Bureau of Engineering has brought back to life numerous pools and recreation centers throughout the city. The Van Ness Pool Project, located in South Los Angeles, is an example of the work we are doing to expand opportunities for kids and families.

Week of April 25, 2022, Important Notice:
The Bureau of Engineering Development Services and Permits Program continues to offer virtual appointments and has also implemented limited In-Person service at the downtown Development Services Center (201 N. Figueroa St), by appointment only through the BuildLA's Appointment System. For more information, click HERE.

In accordance with the Safer LA Order and Los Angeles Municipal Code, Section 200.123, customers visiting City buildings will need to:

Always wear a well-fitted face mask within City facilities

Have a COVID-19 vaccination card/confirmation available for staff verification

Present current and valid Photo Identification

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