Live Nation Hewitt Silva and LA County Parks Foundation Award $25,000 Grant for New Landscaped Traffic Islands in Outpost Estates

Representatives from Live Nation Hewitt Silva, Los Angeles County Parks Foundation, 5th Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County: Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, and Outpost Neighborhood Association pictured at the Hollywood Bowl.

Pictured from left to right: Laura Connelly (Hollywood Bowl General Manager), Norma Garcia-Gonzalez (Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Director), Dave Ford (Los Angeles County Parks Foundation Board of Directors Treasurer), Kathryn Barger (Los Angeles County Supervisor 5th District), Ben Nunemaker (Outpost Neighborhood Association Vice President), Jonathan Kagan (Los Angeles Philharmonic Board of Directors), Sally Phillips (Outpost Neighborhood Association Director), Chris Wintrode (Outpost Neighborhood Association Treasurer), Andy Hewitt (Live Nation Hewitt Silva), Laura Fox (Outpost Neighborhood Association Director), Geni Lincoln (Live Nation President - California), Bill Silva (Live Nation Hewitt Silva), Andrea Falco (Outpost Neighborhood Association President), and Connor Johnson (Outpost Neighborhood Association Director).

Outpost Neighborhood Association (ONA) is thrilled to announce that it has received a $25,000 grant from the ‘First Annual Hollywood Bowl Community Grant Program'‘, thanks to Live Nation Hewitt Silva and the Los Angeles County Parks Foundation (LACPF). This generous grant will directly support ONA’s “Outpost Estates Traffic Landscaped Island Project” to improve traffic safety in the neighborhood by installing three new landscaped traffic islands on Outpost Drive.

Live Nation-Hewitt Silva donated $100,000 to LACPF to establish the grant program, which supports programs, services, and neighborhood projects enhancing the quality of life for communities near the Hollywood Bowl, a Los Angeles County park managed by the LA Phil and LA County Department of Parks and Recreation.

ONA extends its deepest thanks to Live Nation-Hewitt Silva and LACPF for their partnership and commitment to the community.

According to Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger:

“When my District gained the neighborhoods surrounding the Hollywood Bowl, I focused on increasing transparency between the Bowl and the community. My priority was to take into account residents’ concerns. I appreciate Andy Hewitt and Bill Silva for also prioritizing community outreach and funding this grant program that directly benefits those who are most impacted by the Hollywood Bowl. I congratulate all of this year’s recipients and look forward to seeing these new projects and programs being implemented in neighborhoods.”

Norma E. García-González, Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and Board Secretary of the Los Angeles County Parks Foundation said:

“The Hollywood Bowl is one of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation’s most beloved performance venues. It’s a treasure and iconic destination for Los Angeles County residents and visitors. Because it’s a well-known destination, we work hard, along with Supervisor Barger and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, to be good neighbors to the surrounding neighborhoods. We would like to thank Live Nation-Hewitt Silva for their very generous donation and look forward to the community-driven beautification projects.”

Andrew Hewitt and Bill Silva of Hewitt Silva and Geni Lincoln of Live Nation stated:

“Residents who live near the Hollywood Bowl welcome over 500,000 people from around the world who attend Live Nation-Hewitt Silva shows in their communities. We believe that being good neighbors is important, and we would like to thank Supervisor Barger, the Los Angeles County Parks Foundation and all the neighborhood associations that applied for grants this year for helping us achieve that goal.”

Outpost Estates is so fortunate to have the Hollywood Bowl as our ‘neighbor’. It’s amazing to be able to walk from our homes to the Hollywood Bowl to enjoy concerts and the beautiful venue. We are thrilled that Live Nation-Hewitt Silva has made a generous donation to the LA County Parks Foundation to award neighborhood improvement grants to the neighborhoods surrounding the Hollywood Bowl, like Outpost Estates. The Outpost Neighborhood Association (ONA) has applied to use the 2024 grant money to install three new traffic islands on Outpost Drive to help beautify the neighborhood and calm traffic on our main neighborhood street. We are glad Live Nation - Hewitt Silva is stepping in to help collaborate together with our neighbors. And are thankful that they are serving as a great partner in jointly solving issues that our community faces with the increase of Bowl Events.

One of the current landscaped traffic islands on Outpost Drive at Castilian Drive.

Two of the current landscaped traffic islands on Outpost Drive at Hillside Avenue.

Engineered drawings of the three new landscaped traffic islands to be installed in Outpost Estates as part of the next phase of the “Outpost Estates Traffic Island Project.”

How You Can Help

Outpost Neighborhood Association (ONA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is an entirely volunteer-led organization, so 100% of donations support neighborhood initiatives and our minimal organizational overhead, maximizing the positive impact on our community.

ONA is raising funds through donations to cover the approximately $190,000 in costs to build the three landscaped traffic islands (about $64,000 per traffic island). 100% of your donation to the ‘Outpost Estates Traffic Islands Project’ will go to cover the cost of constructing these landscaped traffic islands (see the outline of the budget for the project below). Your contribution will go directly towards making our neighborhood a safer, more pleasant place to live and every dollar brings us closer to a safer Outpost Estates.

Together, we can ensure that our streets remain a safe, vibrant, and enjoyable part of our community. Your support is crucial. Please join us in this important effort by donating today.

Thank you for your support!