Residents Can Weigh In on Plant Choices Through an Online Survey
Plans are moving forward to upgrade San Vicente Boulevard’s medians between Montana and Darlington avenues, with funding secured through a $1.24 million state grant arranged by Sen. Ben Allen.
The San Vicente Median Greening Project will replace outdated irrigation with high-efficiency systems and swap out high-water-use turf for drought-tolerant landscaping. City officials say the effort will both improve visual appeal and reduce water consumption.
You can make your voice heard by voting for the plants and flowers you think would best suit the median and make it more beautiful here. The survey will be open until September 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
At a recent community meeting, according to the South Brentwood Residents Association, residents raised concerns about the scope of the work, noting that irrigation problems and gopher damage along other sections of the median remain unaddressed. Attendees also pressed for action on left-turn lanes at San Vicente and Darlington, a long-discussed traffic safety issue that has gained urgency following a pedestrian fatality.
Another point of debate involved the plan to replace aging Coral Trees with new Coral Trees, with some residents suggesting hardier species better suited to the area’s climate and traffic conditions. Others noted that the project does not currently account for pedestrian crossings or walking paths on the median.
The project timeline calls for design development through 2025, bidding in mid-2026, and construction beginning in late 2026 and continuing into 2027.
To learn more about the San Vicente Median Greening Project, please contact the Office of Councilwoman Traci Park, Council District 11.
Michael Amster: Field Deputy – Brentwood/West Los Angeles/Sawtelle
Email: michael.amster@lacity.org
Phone: (310) 568-8772
