Working With Our Neighbors
The Ford, along with the Hollywood Bowl works with neighbors in formal and informal ways, all in a commitment to collaboration. In addition to making this world-famous concert venue accessible to diverse audiences, we work hard to serve our 5000+ neighboring households immediately surrounding the Cahuenga Pass.
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Neighborhood events
From an annual neighborhood pancake breakfast to "donuts in the driveway" events in the community, to special, neighbor-only events, the LA Phil regularly hosts those who live in the vicinity. Working with our local neighborhood association partners, we plan and invite neighbors as often as possible to attend events, including with regular ticket giveaways. To learn about upcoming events, please contact your neighborhood association.
Community Advisory
In 2018, the LA Phil reinvigorated a Community Advisory group. The group comprises two representatives from the six surrounding neighborhood associations and the Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council.
The meetings are held quarterly to provide The Ford and Hollywood Bowl updates and work together to address community concerns. Often representatives from County Supervisorial District 5, City District 4, the County Department of Parks & Recreation, and LADOT attend these meetings, which always include staff and representatives of The Ford, the Bowl, and the LA Phil.
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Hollywood Heights
Lesley Holmes
Joyce Dyrector -
Cahuenga Pass
Krista Michaels
Dan Bernstein -
Whitley Heights Civic Association (WHCA)
Trevor Winn
Brian Siberell -
Hollywood Knolls
Tree Lockie
Charles Malki -
Hollywood Dell
Jodi Ehrlich
Lindsay Fuller -
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Hollywood Hills West NC
Naomi Kobrin
Brian Dyer
Rediscover The Ford
In 2008, noted architectural firm Levin & Associates was brought on to draft The Ford Theatres Project, a comprehensive multi-phased plan that provided for the rehabilitation of this historic facility and addressed needed improvements that has substantially impacted the audience and artist experience. Implementation of the plan began in 2013 with the installation of new seats and the restoration of the iconic neo-Judaic structure to its original unpainted concrete. The $80 million renovation project was designed by Levin & Associates Architects with Mia Lehrer + Associates landscape architects and began in September 2014, after certification of the EIR for the project.
The project addressed hillside stabilization and drainage improvements, reconstruction of the amphitheater stage, a new theatrical lighting and audio package, replacement of the sound wall and control booth, a new picnic and performance terrace that includes a raised deck above a loading dock and a two-story structure comprising a lower-level concessions kitchen and upper-level office space. The renovations were completed in 2017.
