Studio City Council sets conditions for the Riverwalk project, demanding traffic safety reviews, a new turn lane, native plantings, and community amenities.
The Studio City Neighborhood Council took up a formal position on the Riverwalk at Studio City project at its June 8, 2026 special board meeting. The proposed development runs from 12501 to 12665 Ventura Boulevard.
A draft motion called for the developer to review existing traffic studies with the council and city representatives to ensure safe evacuation during earthquakes, fires, and other disasters. The motion also asked the developer to install a dedicated right turn lane and traffic signal at the first westbound driveway on Ventura Boulevard before the project is complete.
This post was written by AI. It summarizes the Studio City Neighborhood Council special meeting agenda for June 8, 2026, and every fact was checked against that document.
The motion also requested improvements along the Los Angeles River adjacent to the site. It asked for native sycamores to be planted on the south bank from Whitsett Avenue west to the site entrance, and a demonstration garden of native Black Walnut and Oaks near the Whitsett side. Additional lighting was requested from Whitsett to Laurel Canyon on the south bank.
Other requested community benefits included a community room and public art integrated into the project that celebrates the local culture and history of Studio City. The project is tracked under case numbers CPC-2025-5697-DB-PR-SPPC-MCUP-VHCA and VTT-84453.
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This post is based on the Studio City Neighborhood Council special board meeting agenda for June 8, 2026.