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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.

Year 1 Surveys About to Get Underway

Phasing Plan Adopted for SurveyLA's Citywide Rollout

The Office of Historic Resources (OHR) has developed a phasing plan for the project's rollout of the field surveys throughout the city, beginning in the Spring of 2010, which will generally follow the same sequence being used for the Department of City Planning's preparation of New Community Plans.

SurveyLA Pilot Survey Program Wrapping Up

The OHR launched the SurveyLA pilot surveys in December 2008. The pilot program is a critical part of the first phase of SurveyLA, laying the foundation for the successful completion of the citywide field surveys during the three-year Implementation Phase of SurveyLA, which is planned to start in the Spring of 2010.

SurveyLA Speakers Bureau Available

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

SurveyLA Receives Third CLG Grant from the State

The City of Los Angeles has received a $25,000 Certified Local Government (CLG) grant from the State of California to assist in developing a Data Transfer Application for electronic transfer of SurveyLA data to the State Office of Historic Preservation.

"MYhistoricLA" Guide Now Available for Your Organization

The OHR has released "MyHistoricLA: A Guide to Public Participation in SurveyLA," to help you or your community organization participate meaningfully in Los Angeles' citywide historic resources survey.

Hear About SurveyLA on KCRW's "DnA"

KCRW-FM's "DnA: Design and Architecture", hosted by Frances Anderton, featured SurveyLA on its September 2009 program.

SurveyLA Video Wins an Emmy Award

The half-hour video for SurveyLA, the Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey Project, is now a local Emmy Award winner!

Getty Survey Report Released

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) has published The Los Angeles Historic Resource Survey Report, the document that laid the groundwork for SurveyLA.