Melrose Ave (East) Streetscape Improvement Project

The Melrose Avenue (East) Streetscape Improvement Project is the first phase of the City of West Hollywood’s Design District Streetscape Improvement Program, to enhance the vibrancy, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of its renowned Design District.
Project Status: Complete

About The Project

The Melrose Ave (East) Streetscape Improvement Project focuses on enhancing mobility and increasing pedestrian-friendly accessibility.
Key features include expanded sidewalks, LED energy-efficient streetlight poles, electric vehicle charging stations, LCD screen bus stations with charging ports, and unique landscaping featuring 130 newly planted trees.
  • New curb and gutter
  • New sidewalks
  • New streetlights with smart city lighting technology
  • Municipal fiber optics network establishing public Wi-Fi & future Smart City applications
  • Up to 30 EV charging stations
  • New landscape and irrigation
  • Smart Bus Shelters with free public Wi-Fi, USB chargers, and next bus arrival time signage

New landscaping and hardscaping along Melrose Ave (East).

New sidewalks and curb and gutter along Melrose Ave (East).

Project News & Information (Archive)

Biweekly Business Outreach Meeting No. 4 – Thursday, October 13, 2022

Biweekly Business Outreach Meeting No. 4 – Thursday, October 13, 2022

Biweekly Business Outreach Meeting No. 3 – Thursday, September 29, 2022

Biweekly Business Outreach Meeting No. 3 – Thursday, September 29, 2022

Beginning Stage 5 October 6, 2022

Charter Spectrum trench work Sept 28-Oct 5

Construction Update: Sept 19 – Sept 30 Sidewalk Pours in Stage 3

Recurring Business Outreach Meetings begin Sept 1

Consecutive Intersection Closures: Aug. 24 – Sept. 8, 2022

SCE Conduit Installation: Aug. 22 – 26, 2022

SCE Conduit Installation: Aug. 22 – 26, 2022

New Project Renderings Show New Trees

New Project Renderings Show New Trees

Beginning August 8 Westmount North Side Closure & LADWP Westmount Street Closure

Traffic Impact: Melrose Avenue, Aug 2 – 9, 2022

Project Moves Into Stage 3: Melrose Ave